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Lukas Reichel was traded from the Blackhawks to the Canucks for a fourth-round pick, ending an underwhelming tenure marked by inconsistent development and limited progress, but he is expected to benefit from a change of scenery and coaching in Vancouver.
The Pittsburgh Penguins lost 4-1 to the Columbus Blue Jackets in their second preseason game, showcasing players like Arturs Silovs, Zach Gallant, Ville Koivunen, and Ben Kindel, with highlights including Silovs' debut, Koivunen's improved conditioning, and Kindel's notable opportunities against higher competition.
Pittsburgh Penguins prospects are participating in the World Junior Summer Showcase, with some like Harrison Brunicke and Ben Kindel invited to Team Canada, while others like Will Horcoff and Mac Swanson are with Team USA, highlighting the team's emerging talent for the upcoming international tournament.
The Chicago Blackhawks are likely to select Michael Misa with the No. 3 pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, a highly skilled and intelligent forward from the OHL, who is projected to develop into an NHL star. Misa is praised for his skating, vision, and scoring ability, with potential to fit well alongside Connor Bedard. While he needs to improve defensively and physically, he is considered NHL-ready and could join the Blackhawks next season, especially if he continues to develop his all-around game.