Elliotte Friedman noted that the Blackhawks have Jordan Greenway "out there" on the trade market, and the timing makes sense for a team in a free fall.
Chicago sits 31st in the NHL at 4-13-1 and has lost six straight. Jeff Blashill's group was beaten 9-2 in Carolina on Saturday, and that is the picture behind any sell-off talk.
Friedman's comment came in his Saturday headlines, according to the post from NHL Rumour Report.
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The post says only that Greenway is available. It names no suitor, no asking price and no timeline, so there is nothing to suggest a deal is close.
Greenway is a 29-year-old left winger from Canton, NY, listed at 6'6 and 230 pounds. The Wild drafted him 50th overall in 2015, and he has 166 points in 491 career games.
This season has been quiet for him. He has one goal and no assists in 16 games, with a -4 rating.
Does Greenway make sense for a contender?
Size is the selling point. A 6'6 winger who can play a physical bottom-six role is the kind of player a playoff team looks for at the deadline, and he has 35 career playoff games to his name.
But the production is a problem. One point in 16 games will not move a rival general manager, and the Blackhawks should not expect a big return for a depth winger in that spot. A late pick or a small piece looks like the realistic ceiling.
Chicago's bigger issue is the standings. The Blackhawks are 0-8-1 on the road and 1-8-1 over their last 10, and a team that struggles that much usually has more than one player on the market before long.
Kyle Davidson now has to decide how many veterans he is willing to move. The Blackhawks host the Sabres on Thursday, and every rumor about this roster will follow them into that game.
Quick hits
NEW JERSEY DEVILS: Sheldon Keefe says a power play change is "not too far away" after Tuesday's 0-for-4 night in Winnipeg. Expect new faces on the top unit soon.
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OTTAWA SENATORS: Nick Cousins' status is the biggest question in Ottawa this morning after Travis Green said, "He's not doing great." The Senators wait for more word after the Chychrun hit.
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TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING: Beat writer Erik Erlendsson reports that 20-year-old Sam O'Reilly makes his NHL debut tonight in Buffalo. The Lightning are down their top center, so it's a big chance.
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WASHINGTON CAPITALS: Alexander Ovechkin tied Nicklas Backstrom for the most assists in Capitals history Tuesday night. Washington beat the Senators 3-2 in overtime.
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NEW YORK RANGERS: Arthur Staple says the Rangers need to start locking up depth pieces, and he thinks Tye Kartye should be first in line. Fair enough.
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This article was written with the help of artificial intelligence, based on public reports and official sources.
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