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Custance: Trade deadline buyers and sellers in the Central

Last week, we provided a complete overview of the Central Division's buyers and sellers. Here's an update on where things stand a week later as the trade deadline closes in, from the divisional leaders on down:

The Blackhawks are in good position heading into the deadline, looking primarily for depth, which is typically how general manager Stan Bowman handles the deadline. Dustin Byfuglien's new contract with the Winnipeg Jets effects Chicago in that it all but assures Winnipeg will move Andrew Ladd. Bowman has proved he's not afraid to bring back a former Chicago contributor (hey, Kris Versteeg!