Blackhawks Expected to Trade Dickinson Before Deadline

The Athletic's Chris Johnston lists Dickinson as a likely trade candidate, noting he's a defense-first center specializing in smothering opponents. With his $4.25 million salary and expiring contract, the Blackhawks are motivated to move him rather than lose him for nothing.

Dickinson, who anchors a shutdown line and adds value as a penalty killer, doesn't produce much offense but would fit well on a strong team's bottom-six role. Multiple teams are reportedly interested in acquiring the center before the trade deadline.