Mark Lazarus of the Athletic commented, 'De Haan knows his future in Chicago is tenuous at best. He's the quintessential trade-deadline piece � an affordable, savvy veteran defenseman on an expiring contract playing some of the best hockey of his career. Just about every contending team in the league could find a spot on their blue line for him, and it probably won't cost much more than a second- or third-round pick to get him. As trade speculation swirls,
Calvin de Haan is happy with the Blackhawks but 'open to anything'.