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The Blackhawks May Receive Huge Compensation in a Trade With The Blue Jackets

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Sam Walker
May 28, 2023  (1:38 PM)
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The Chicago Blackhawks and Columbus Blue Jackets appear to be aligning as potential trade partners, as both teams have specific needs that could be addressed through a mutually beneficial deal.

The Blackhawks have shown a willingness to take on unwanted contracts, while the Blue Jackets have expressed a desire to offload at least one such contract.

In a recent analysis by Blackhawks reporter Tab Bamford, it was suggested that Chicago would require substantial compensation to absorb the burdensome contract of goaltender Elvis Merzlikins.

Bamford proposed that picks No. 22 and 34 would be necessary for the Blackhawks to consider taking on the four-year commitment associated with Merzlikins. This speculation stems from the fact that Merzlikins does not align with the Blackhawks' current strategy of signing players to shorter-term deals of 2-3 years.

As trade talks between the Blackhawks and Blue Jackets progress, fans eagerly anticipate the potential impact of such a deal on both teams' rosters. Only time will tell if a mutually beneficial agreement can be reached, but the groundwork seems to be laid for a possible trade between these two franchises.

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