The Chicago Blackhawks’ Lukas Reichel is a player whose departure appears imminent at the moment as insider Frank Seravalli reports that Chicago is currently shopping the 23 year old forward.
The Hawks are hoping to provide Reichel a change in destination by the time the 25-26 season gets underway and roster deadlines are due. That means a trade within the next week is the goal and should be expected.
The Fourth Period name dropped 3 teams to look out for in a future Reichel move as the German forward will look to flourish in a much needed change of scenery after an up and down Chicago tenure.
What teams are looking at Reichel?
Vancouver Canucks
The Canucks are a prime bounce back candidate team this season as they look to get back into the playoff conversation. They could use another piece in the forward core, the addition of Lukas Reichel would provide them with an intriguing X-factor.
Edmonton Oilers
The Oilers are the team that has been most heavily linked to Reichel throughout rumors of his eventual departure from Chicago. Reichel could be a nice fit on an Oilers team aiming to get younger across the lineup. An opportunity on his fellow German Leon Draisaitl’s wing could be just what Lukas needs.
San Jose Sharks
The Sharks are a team in a similar boat as Chicago when it comes to the team’s trajectory. But nevertheless, there are an assortment of young talented options available in the San Jose forward core for Reichel to play with. He would also be reunited with his friend and former teammate in Chicago Philip Kurashev.
