Coming out of the 2018 NHL All-Star weekend, the Chicago Blackhawks find themselves in an unusual position. With 53 points, they’re sitting four points out of a wild-card berth in the Western Conference.
While the Blackhawks’ goal is to remain in contention for the Stanley Cup, they’re in danger of missing the 2018 postseason. Still, they’re tantalizingly close to a playoff spot. That might tempt general manager Stan Bowman to consider a roster-boosting move or two near the Feb. 26 trade deadline.
The painful truth is there’s no season-saving deal out there for the Blackhawks. Certainly not one that will vault them back into Cup contention.