Avalanche could have intriguing trade partner for Lehkonen

One of the topics we’ve discussed here at Mile High Sticking has been the potential Artturi Lehkonen issue looming at season’s end.

In particular, there’s a real threat that the Finnish forward has priced himself out of Colorado. And if that’s the case, there might be a good chance that the Avs could trade him before letting him walk for nothing in the offseason.

That thought process brings us to the Chicago Blackhawks. According to insider Elliotte Friedman, the Hawks are looking to turn over stones to find scoring help. And they’re willing to give up valuable futures to do it.

“I do think the Blackhawks are trying to do something. I think they are, in particular, trying to find offensive…