Lemont's Scott Darling Traded to Carolina Hurricanes

LEMONT, IL - Scott Darling, goaltender for the Chicago Blackhawks, was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes on April 28 in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2017 NHL Draft.

Darling, who grew up in Lemont, was originally signed by the Blackhawks as a free agent in July 2014.

According to a release from the Blackhawks, Darling compiled a 39-17-9 record with a career goals-against average of 2.37, a .923 save percentage and four shutouts in three seasons with the Blackhawks.

The #Blackhawks have acquired a third-round pick in the 2017 #NHLDraft from the Hurricanes in exchange for goaltender Scott Darling. pic.twitter.com/Ab5RWHgoKs
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) April 28, 2017

The Blackhawks announced news of the trade on their Twitter, and thanked Darling for what he has done for the team.

Thank you, @SDarling_33! pic.twitter.com/IxIm93TkCy
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) April 29, 2017

"We could count on Scott in any situation as he was always reliable," said Executive Vice President/General Manager Stan Bowman in a release. "We appreciate his contributions to the Blackhawks organization -- including a Stanley Cup Championship team -- and we wish him well as he continues his career in Carolina."

The Hurricanes have exclusive negotiating rights with Darling until July 1, when he once again becomes a free agent.

Photo via Wikimedia Commons (Lisa Gansky)