The Winnipeg Jets have officially signed 23-year-old defenseman Isaak Phillips to a two-year, two-way contract valued at an average annual salary of $812,500 at the NHL level. Phillips, originally from Barrie, Ontario, made a brief appearance with the Chicago Blackhawks last season, scoring a goal in three games before being traded to the Jets. His last season in the AHL featured a productive stint with a total of 16 points, including four goals and 12 assists, over 67 games with the Manitoba Moose and Rockford IceHogs.

Drafted by Chicago in the fifth round of the 2020 NHL Draft, Phillips has accumulated 12 points across 56 NHL games with the Blackhawks over the past four seasons. His AHL career is highlighted by 87 points (26 goals, 61 assists) and 234 penalty minutes in 238 games. The Jets look to integrate Phillips into their defensive lineup, given his potential for growth in the coming seasons.

The Winnipeg Jets have made a significant roster move, acquiring defenseman Isaak Phillips from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for fellow defenseman Dmitry Kuzmin. Phillips, 23, has shown promise this season, contributing one goal and seven assists with a plus-8 rating over 28 games for the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs. He also played three games with the Blackhawks, scoring once.

In his five-year career, Phillips has accumulated 23 goals and 56 assists, totaling 79 points in 199 games with Rockford. He was selected in the fifth round of the 2020 NHL Draft by Chicago. In contrast, Kuzmin, 21, has had a quieter season, having registered one goal and three assists in 21 games for the AHL’s Manitoba Moose. Selected by Winnipeg in the third round of the 2021 NHL Draft, Kuzmin has played a total of 39 AHL games, scoring twice and providing five assists.

The Winnipeg Jets have strengthened their defensive lineup by trading for Isaak Phillips from the Chicago Blackhawks. This deal, announced on Wednesday, involved the Jets sending Dmitry Kuzmin to Chicago. Phillips, a 23-year-old defenseman, has had a modest start to the season, scoring one goal in three games with the Blackhawks.

In addition to his NHL performance, Phillips has also contributed with eight points, including a goal and seven assists, along with 54 penalty minutes over 28 games for the Rockford IceHogs in the AHL. His overall NHL experience spans four seasons and includes 56 games played with Chicago, where he has accumulated 12 points.

On the other side, Dmitry Kuzmin, a 21-year-old defenseman from Belarus, has been with the Jets' AHL affiliate, the Manitoba Moose. He has recorded a goal and three assists in 21 games this season. Kuzmin was a third-round draft pick by Winnipeg in 2021, while Phillips was selected by the Blackhawks in the fifth round of the 2020 draft.

The Winnipeg Jets have made a significant move by acquiring defenceman Isaak Phillips from the Chicago Blackhawks, trading Dmitry Kuzmin in the exchange. Phillips, a 23-year-old from Barrie, Ontario, has made an impact this season with one goal in three NHL games and an additional eight points in the AHL with the Rockford IceHogs.

This season, Phillips has accumulated 12 points over 56 NHL games in his four-year tenure with the Blackhawks. He was drafted in the fifth round of the 2020 NHL draft, showing promise as a developing player.

On the other hand, Dmitry Kuzmin, a 21-year-old defenceman, was picked by the Jets in the third round of the 2021 draft. This season with the Manitoba Moose, he has recorded one goal and three assists in 21 games, indicating his potential as a valuable player moving forward.

Dylan Larkin and Alex DeBrincat shone for the Detroit Red Wings, each contributing a goal and an assist in a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Joe Veleno and Andrew Copp also found the net, while Cam Talbot made 28 saves, leading Detroit to their second consecutive win.

Nick Foligno scored the lone goal for Chicago, which ended a two-game winning streak. The Blackhawks struggled defensively, allowing 17 goals over their last four games.