Jay Zawaski: A source has said that the Blackhawks have talked about Hurricanes forward Jeff Skinner, but it’s not known as to the extent of those talks. The same source hadn’t heard the same about Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty.
Scott Powers of The Athletic: The Blackhawks freed up $4.65 million salary cap space after their trade with the Arizona Coyotes. They could create even more space with another move or two.
Now believes they could go after a top-six forward and a top-four defenseman.
A source said last night that the Blackhawks have spoken with the Carolina Hurricanes about Jeff Skinner ($5.