Forward, 26, provides a younger placement for 38-year-old Corey Perry, who was placed on waivers Tuesday.
The Chicago Blackhawks acquired forward Anthony Beauvillier from the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday within hours of placing 38-year-old Corey Perry on unconditional waivers to terminate his employment.
Beauvillier, 26, came to Chicago for a conditional fifth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. He has two goals and eight points in 22 games with the Canucks in 2023-24.
Beauvillier is in the final season of a three-year contract that pays $4.15 million annually. Perry's one-year deal with the Blackhawks was set to pay $4 million.
The trade was announced during Chicago's game with the Seattle Kraken at the United Center.
Beauvillier, from Sorel-Tracy, Quebec was originally selected by the New York Islanders in the first round (28th overall) of the 2015 NHL Draft. He has 237 points (113G, 124A) in 512 career regular-season NHL games with the Canucks and Islanders (2016-2023).
In a statement, the team said an internal investigation had determined that Perry had engaged in "conduct that is unacceptable and in violation of both the Standard Player's Contract and the Blackhawks' internal policies intended to promote professional and safe work environments."
Chicago signed Perry last June after acquiring his rights from Tampa Bay. He was brought in to provide leadership on a rebuilding team loaded with prospects.
Perry seemingly had been fitting in well with the Blackhawks and the lanky London, Ontario resident was delivering points as well. Through 16 games of his 19th NHL season, Perry has four goals and five assists.