Blackhawks to Trade Dickinson Before Deadline

The Chicago Blackhawks are predicted to trade Jason Dickinson, a $4.25 million defense-first center, before the NHL trade deadline. With Dickinson on an expiring contract, the Blackhawks are likely to move him to get value rather than lose him for nothing.

While Dickinson doesn't produce much offense, he excels defensively and on penalty kills, making him attractive to teams seeking a shutdown center. This move follows the Blackhawks' earlier trade of Connor Murphy to the Edmonton Oilers.