Blackhawks UFA Forward Suddenly Looks Like Trade Bait

The Blackhawks have a UFA forward sitting in a spot that usually makes rival GMs start calling with a straight face and a back-pocket offer. When a player like that becomes available, the market can move fast because teams do not want to miss the chance to add help before someone else does. Chicago has to decide whether to keep the veteran value or turn it into something that better fits the next phase.