Two Blackhawks Included in NHL Network's Top 10 Players Ahead Of Trade Deadline Day
The sands of time are slipping away, and we are now only three weeks removed from one of the most intriguing days in the NHL - Trade Deadline Day. Scheduled to take place on March 3rd, 2023, the Chicago Blackhawks General Manager, Kyle Davidson, is expected to be a veritable whirlwind of activity, as he navigates the likely departures of several key players from the team.
As a result of this, the NHL Network has published a new list of the top ten players who are expected to be available as trade bait. While Bo Horvat was initially touted as the headlining player, a surprise deal between the Vancouver Canucks and New York Islanders saw Horvat traded to the Islanders in exchange for Anthony Beauvillier, prospect Aatu Raty, and a top-12 protected first-round pick.
Despite this, there are still several top-notch players available for trade. Here are some of the highlights from the NHL Network's list:
#5: Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks
Captain Serious, as he is affectionately known, is destined to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer once he retires from the sport. At 34 years of age, this center has accomplished it all in the NHL and has overcome significant health challenges to end his career on his own terms. Despite playing for a last-place Blackhawks team this season, Toews has still managed to contribute 14 goals and 14 assists.
#1: Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks
If you had told me five years ago that the Chicago Blackhawks would be trading Patrick Kane, I would have laughed in disbelief. Kane is widely considered one of the greatest players in the history of the Blackhawks. Even at 34, Kane is still putting up impressive numbers, with 9 goals and 26 assists in just 38 games. He is a pending unrestricted free agent, but it is widely believed that he will waive his no-move clause before the deadline day.
With this impressive array of talent available, this year's NHL Trade Deadline promises to be a must-watch event. Fans are eager to see where these stars will end up, and what kind of impact they will have on their new teams.
