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The Blackhawks own the second-best record in the NHL, while
the Panthers are tied for the third-worst mark.
Chicago will receive a third-round pick in this year's draft and
a fifth-rounder in 2016.
"Brandon is a young and talented player who we are extremely
pleased to have acquired," Panthers general manager Dale Tallon
said in a statement. "He has experienced tremendous success on
the American Hockey League level, being named MVP of the
All-Star game and winning the league's scoring title. Pirri
further adds to our depth at center along with Aleksander
Barkov, Nick Bjugstad and Drew Shore. We look forward to his
contributions to our team."
Pirri, 22, played 28 games for Chicago this season, recording
six goals and five assists. He also played 25 games for AHL
Rockford, posting 10 goals and 14 assists.
Pirri appeared in a total of seven games with the Blackhawks the
previous three seasons, collecting two assists.
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