Scott Powers of The Athletic: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman has mentioned that he could make a ‘hockey trade’ before the deadline. He could also move out some pending free agents for draft picks and/or prospects.
The Blackhawks will likely test the market for Lance Bouma, Michal Kempny and Tommy Wingels.
Prospect Dylan Sikura is in his senior season and is not eligible to sign a contract for another month or so. Sikura also has the option to not sign with the Blackhawks and becomes a free agent on August 15th.