To Chicago
C Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, $3.2m (2018-2019)
G Linus Ullmark, $m (P-n/a)
To Detroit
C Frans Nielsen, $0.5m (2016-2017)
G Steve Mason, $5.8m (2019-2020) - $3m paid by Chicago this year
Detroit does this deal to add another goalie to this roster. Let's face it, father time has caught up to all of Detroit's goalies. With Howard's injuries/Mrazek's emergence, Luongo having spots where he shows his age, and Anderson's very unfortunate and sad personal issues, we needed to shore up this position and get someone on the right side of 30.
We give up a great G prospect and a great young C in RNH, but that's the price you pay.
Rob, when the trade is processed, please demote G Jean-Francois Berube, $0.5m (P-n/a) to the minors to make the roster space work.
Thanks for the deal Anthony! Nice working with ya!