Chicago Blackhawks parting ways with two players: per NHL insider
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NHL analyst Frank Seravalli has listed a pair of players on the Chicago Blackhawks who could be traded, both a forward and a defenseman.
The Chicago Blackhawks have continued their rebuilding mode with the centerpiece of their club being former 1st overall pick Connor Bedard, though he's openly said that he's getting tired of losing.
While Blackhawks management could be toying with the idea of trying to snag Mitch Marner on the open market this summer, which would represent the top free agent signing in team history behind Marian Hossa in 2009, the Blackhawks could also look to move a pair of contracts off their team.
NHL analyst Frank Seravalli has listed forward Lukas Reichel as a potential trade candidate this summer:
Scoop: Speed to burn. Lot to learn. Consistency desired. There are moments when you watch Reichel play that you can't believe he hasn't strung it all together on a night-to-night basis in the NHL. He's got some fantastic traits and could be an ideal contributor. And then there are moments where you aren't sure if he was actually in the lineup or not. He won't be expensive but he's still relatively young. Some team has to be able to pull it out of him.
Reichel has 1 year left on his current contract and had 22 points (8G, 14A) this season for the Blackhawks, who once again missed the playoffs.
Seravalli also lists defenseman Connor Murphy, who had 19 points (2G, 17A) in 68 games played, as a 2nd trade candidate for GM Kyle Davidson to consider.
And suddenly, the Blackhawks have too many defensemen. They might have even more if somehow Matt Schaefer falls to No. 3 in the Draft. With Alex Vlasic, Sam Rinzel and Artyom Levshunov holding down the back end for the foreseeable future, Murphy could well be on the move. He is a steady and reliable veteran presence who can play physical - and he's on the perfect contract.
The Blackhawks already have a new look behind the bench with the hiring of former Detroit Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill as their new full-time coach, replacing interim coach Anders Sorenson.
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MAI 27 | 281 ANSWERS Chicago Blackhawks parting ways with two players: per NHL insider Who would you rather see the Blackhawks trade this summer? | ||
| Lukas Reichel | 122 | 43.4 % |
| Connor Murphy | 159 | 56.6 % |
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