The Blackhawks were able to land a late-round draft pick in the summer of 2019 for a pair of AHL forwards who were deemed redundant at this point. Helgesen is just another contract that was necessary to complete this transaction. He will remain at the minor-league level.

The Ducks received two players who can provide solid organizational depth down the stretch in Abbott and Carrick. Furthermore, Anaheim coach Randy Carlyle knows both players, as both were in the Maple Leafs organization during Carlyle's time in Toronto.

There is nothing to see here, let's move it along.