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The Chicago Blackhawks needed to have a very good 2022 NHL Trade Deadline. Most would say that they did okay but they did particularly well in one trade. Nobody wanted to see Brandon Hagel go but they did it anyway and the results are amazing so far.
With Chicago, in an advanced role, he thrived. He scored 21 goals and added 16 assists for 37 points in 55 games played. That is excellent for a guy of his status and role on the team. Then, the Hawks traded him to the Tampa Bay Lightning.