The Fourth Period: The Blackhawks need to shed some salary for next season.
30-year old defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson has two years left on his deal and is getting interest. Hjalmarsson has a no-movement clause and a 10-team trade list.
There have also been rumblings over the 32-year goaltender Corey Crawford‘s future. Crawford also has a no-movement clause and a 10-team trade list.
Jay Zawaski: (Host/columnist at 670 The Score Chicago) Texts from several sources last night saying there is a good chance that a core player is moved.