Another Blackhawks center named a prime trade deadline rental target by NHL Insider

Carpenter, 31, fits the mold of the common trade deadline piece that teams covet. He's a solid depth forward with playoff experience who wins faceoffs, kills penalties and does a lot of the little things that teams tend to look for in a playoff rental.

Perhaps one of the most alluring thing about Carpenter is his $1M cap hit. With a lot of contending teams, salary cap implications are very important, and adding a versatile player who doesn't break the bank can allow for additional moves to bolster a team in other positions as well.

The Oviedo, Florida native has played the last 3 seasons in Chicago, recording 27 points during his 157-game tenure with the Hawks. Carpenter was also a member of the 2017-18 Vegas Golden Knights team who went to the Stanley Cup Finals.

While not the sexiest name available, Carpenter is a good box-checking player who can likely be had for very cheap, which should make him an intriguing option for NHL GM's at or ahead of the March 21st trade deadline.

Source: Daily Faceoff, Frank Seravalli