Each week, we're taking a look at the Central division trade chatter. Here's the third installment as the trade deadline closes in, from the divisional leaders on down:
There's no urgency for the Blackhawks to do anything dramatic, but adding depth at forward and on defense remains a possibility for GM Stan Bowman. Teddy Purcell has been a name attached to the Blackhawks, and the Edmonton Oilers are willing to move him. The Oilers like Purcell and haven't completely ruled out signing him, but they're extremely hesitant to tie up future money in non-core players, especially looking toward the years when entry-level contracts for Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid expire.