Blackhawks acquire Corey Perry, Josh Bailey in separate trades

The Chicago Blackhawks acquired forwards Corey Perry and Josh Bailey in a pair of trades on Thursday.

The Blackhawks added Perry from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for a seventh-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.

Chicago acquired Bailey and a second-round pick in the 2026 draft from the New York Islanders in exchange for future considerations. TSN reported, however, that the Blackhawks are placing Bailey on unconditional waivers for the purposes of a buyout.

Perry, 38, is set to become an unrestricted free agent on Saturday after coming off a two-year, $2 million contract.

The former Hart Trophy recipient had 25 points (12 goals, 13 assists) in 81 games last season.

A Stanley Cup champion with Anaheim, Perry has totaled 883 points (417 goals, 466 assists) in 1,257 career games with the Ducks, Dallas Stars, Montreal Canadiens and Lightning.

Bailey has a $5 million cap hit for the final season remaining on his six-year, $30 million contract. He is set to become an unrestricted free agent in July 2024.

Bailey, 33, recorded 25 points (eight goals, 17 assists) in 64 games last season with the Islanders.

He totaled 580 points (184 goals, 396 assists) in 1,057 career games since being selected by New York with the ninth overall pick of the 2008 NHL Draft.