Senators trade DiDomenico to Blackhawks for Pokka

The Ottawa Senators traded forward Chris DiDomenico to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for defenseman Ville Pokka, the team announced Thursday.

DiDomenico joins the Blackhawks after splitting this season between the main club and the AHL's Belleville Senators and Syracuse Crunch. In 24 games with Ottawa, the 28-year-old put up six goals and 10 points, while recording another 15 points in 28 games in the minors.

In Pokka, the Senators get a 23-year-old defenseman who has played the past four seasons with the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL. Originally a second-round selection of the New York Islanders in 2012, Pokka has steadily produced in the minors, putting up 28 goals and 127 points in 266 games.

Pokka will report to the Senators' AHL affiliate. DiDomenico will become an unrestricted free agent this summer, while Pokka will become a restricted free agent.