Mason West traded to Portland Winterhawks from Chicago Blackhawks rights
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 12:48 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Mason West was traded to the Portland Winterhawks as part of a blockbuster move involving the rights of the 2007-born forward. The Blackhawks selected West with the 29th pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Following his high school career at Edina High School and a year with the Fargo Force in the USHL, West's future with Michigan State hockey remains uncertain. The trade also included a first and seventh round draft pick previously acquired from the Vancouver Giants.
- •Mason West involved in a trade after being drafted by the Blackhawks.
- •The Portland Winterhawks acquired West's rights from Chicago.
- •West is expected to join Michigan State this fall or in 2027-28.
- •The trade included draft picks acquired from the Vancouver Giants.
- 12:48 AMYahoo Sports — Mason West involved in blockbuster WHL trade
"Mason West was involved in a big time trade within the WHL.
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