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The Blackhawks are in a rebuild, which means the roster will evolve over the next 12-24 months. Which current ‘Hawks players are marketable as trade assets for the team?
The Blackhawks have not qualified for the standard playoff format in several years. They are clearly not good enough right now to compete for Stanley Cups, or even deep playoff runs. That means they need to improve the roster, coaching, and organizational depth to get back to that point.
The ‘Hawks are in the mode of adding young talent and filling in around it with veteran experience.