Jay Zawaski: Source saying that at this point it’s unlikely that the Blackhawks will trade their No. 8 draft pick. They have talked about the idea of trading their No. 27 pick for immediate help.
Jay Zawaski: Don’t assume that if they move their No. 27 pick that it would be for a defenseman. The Blackhawks could also be looking to upgrade down the middle.
On the Los Angeles Kings …
John Hoven: GM Rod Blake confirms previous reports that a final decision on whether to qualify Tobias Rieder or not will come down to the wire.