NHL free agency began on Tuesday, and the Chicago Blackhawks kicked off the week with a trade. The Blackhawks announced Tuesday morning that the team has re-acquired forward Sam Lafferty in a trade with the Buffalo Sabres.

For the second straight offseason, Hollidaysburg native Sam Lafferty is on the move, and back to a familiar city. The Chicago Blackhawks announced Tuesday they’ve acquired the 30-year-old forward from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick.