"Even though NHL teams are quiet for the Olympic break, that doesn't mean general managers around the league aren't still shooting off emails and text messages and making calls. With only 12 days between the Olympic trade freeze lifting and the NHL Trade Deadline, it's going to be a potentially chaotic two weeks. The Chicago Blackhawks could find themselves among the busier teams."
"Not having first-round picks to make a big swing, and the perception that Dallas is likely considering rentals with Jason Robertson's next contract being their priority this summer, there's potential for the Blackhawks to help them with both of the needs highlighted by Dayal. Connor Murphy is well known by the Dallas brass after spending the past nine years in Chicago."
Only 12 days separate the Olympic trade freeze lift and the NHL Trade Deadline, creating a potentially chaotic two-week market. The Dallas Stars need a middle-six forward and a right-handed defenseman for one of their top pairs but lack 2026 and 2028 first-round picks to make a major swing. Clarity on Tyler Seguin's return and Jason Robertson's upcoming contract affect Dallas's cap and trade options. The Chicago Blackhawks could supply depth: Connor Murphy offers familiarity to Dallas after nine years in Chicago, and Ilya Mikheyev provides aggressive play, elite penalty killing, and secondary offense.
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