Insiders pick Blackhawks veteran blueliner as trade target for 2 Cup contenders

Fansided | December 27, 2025

The Chicago Blackhawks could trade a veteran blueliner with two potential Cup contenders as suitors.

Nov 3, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy (5) controls the puck in the second period against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn Images | Kevin Ng-Imagn Images

The Chicago Blackhawks could be active on the trade market this season, but likely as sellers. Chicago’s decent start to the season seems like a distant memory now. As such, the club could be poised to move out veteran pieces as it continues to hoard valuable futures.