Speculation is the name of the game for the Chicago Blackhawks right now. Even after they seem wrapped up with their trades and free agents signings for the time being, there are still tons of questions following the Blackhawks into the 2017-18 season.
One of the biggest came about when general manager Stan Bowman dealt Artemi Panarin to the Columbus Blue Jackets last month for Brandon Saad in a multiplayer event. Saad filled a gaping hole that was the top-line left wing spot for the Blackhawks. But in the process, the second-line left wing spot became freed up.