The Chicago Blackhawks will probably be affected person main as much as the commerce deadline
Charlie Roumeliotis: Chicago Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson on their plans main as much as the March seventh NHL commerce deadline.
“We’ll be listening to see what occurs. Clearly while you’re ready that that we’re in, you’re historically extra of a vendor, however we’ll simply sort of see what comes our approach. Nothing that we’re going to definitely drive. We’ve acquired lots of belongings. We’re not essentially in that asset-build stage like we have been a short time in the past, and so we’ve acquired the luxurious of being affected person and simply seeing what comes our approach.”
5 potential commerce locations for Seth Jones
Lyle Richardson of the Bleacher Report: Earlier this month Darren Dreger on TSN stated that groups are calling the Chicago Blackhawks about defenseman Seth Jones. Jones’ has 5 years left on his contract at $9.5 million and a full no-movement clause.
Groups might want the Blackhawks to retain as much as half the wage, however that will be lots of years for the Blackhawks. They Blackhawks could need a good, younger participant in his 20s, together with draft picks and/or prospects.
Carolina Hurricanes – Brent Burns and Dmitry Orlov are pending UFAs. The Blackhawks may very well be taken with prospects Alexander Nikishin or Dominik Badinka. They’ve acquired their first. Would they be taken with Jesperi Kotkaniemi?
Dallas Stars – Have cap house and extra obtainable if/after they LTIR Tyler Seguin. Might want the Blackhawks to retain one thing. Prospects that may draw curiosity are Lian Bichel, Christian Kyrou and Mavrik Bourque.
Detroit Crimson Wings – Have cap house however might want cash retained. Possible wouldn’t transfer Simon Edvinsson however the Blackhawks is perhaps taken with Axel Sandin-Pellikka and Marco Kasper.
Florida Panthers – Aaron Ekblad will probably be a UFA however cap house this 12 months could be an issue. They don’t have a decide this 12 months till the 4th spherical and The Athletic has their prospect pool useless final.
Washington Capitals – The Capitals are one of many league’s greatest groups and will look so as to add depth to their blue line. John Carlson is 35 years previous and has a 12 months left on his deal. Jakob Chychrun is a pending UFA however he could keep. They’ve their first-round picks and a deep prospect pool that features Ryan Leonard, Andrew Cristall, and Cole Hutson.
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