Blackhawks to Trade Dickinson Before Deadline

Dickinson, a $4.25 million defensive specialist with an expiring contract, is viewed as ideal bottom-six depth for contending teams. Despite limited offensive production, his strong underlying metrics and penalty-killing abilities make him attractive to multiple clubs seeking a shutdown center.

With Dickinson not fitting Chicago's future plans, the Blackhawks are expected to move him for valuable assets rather than lose him for nothing when his contract expires.