The Blackhawks are trying to give two prospects who could use fresh starts new homes at the trade deadline.
Chicago is shopping forward Mark McNeill and defenseman Ville Pokka leading up to Wednesday afternoon’s NHL trade deadline, according to a source.
The 24-year-old McNeill, a 2011 first-round draft pick, was once considered a top prospect by the Blackhawks, but has been passed over by other prospects for call-ups in recent seasons. McNeill averaged 20-plus goals the previous three seasons. His production has dropped this season, and he has six goals and 22 assists in 58 games.
McNeill is in his fourth season with the IceHogs.