(670 The Score) The Blackhawks have acquired forward Brandon Pirri from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for forward Dylan Sikura, they announced Monday.
Chicago originally selected Pirri in the 2009 draft, and he played for the Blackhawks from 2010-’14. Pirri had two points (zero goals, two assists) in 16 games for Vegas this past season. Pirri has 121 points in 275 career games in the NFL.
Pirri, 29, is signed through the 2020-’21 season at a $775,000 salary cap hit.
Sikura, 25, had three points (one goal, two assists) in nine games for Chicago this past season.