It would probably make more sense for the Hawks to wait until 2026-27 or 2027-28 to deal away their No. 1 defenseman, but his public impatience does complicate the situation.

With the NHL trade deadline just over a week away on March 7, time is ticking for the Chicago Blackhawks to try and swing a deal involving veteran defenseman Seth Jones.

The Chicago Blackhawks may or may not trade Seth Jones before the March 7th deadline. It will be a topic surrounding the team until that day passes because Jones revealed it could happen last week.

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NHL insider Pierre LeBrun, however, has found “zero evidence” that the Carolina Hurricanes are actively shopping Mikko Rantanen.

It's been over a month since the Carolina Hurricanes acquired Mikko Rantanen from the Colorado Avalanche in a blockbuster three-team deal involving the Chicago Blackhawks. Nevertheless, it's rumored the 28-year-old right winger could be peddled before the March 7 NHL trade deadline.

The Carolina Hurricanes made a statement with their trade for Mikko Rantanen back in late January. The Hurricanes needed an elite goal scorer for the longest time before this move. Rantanen was a pending unrestricted free agent.