The Chicago Blackhawks were a question mark coming into the season. While there weren't super high expectations for the team, the pickup of Taylor Hall and incoming Connor Bedard gave some fans hope that they might be able to compete for a playoff spot.
Now, with Taylor Hall out for the season, NHL insiders Elliotte Friedman and Jeff Marek have revealed that they may be willing to take on bad contracts if it furthers their rebuild.
The Blackhawks aren't likely to be a playoff team this year, sitting at the bottom of the Central Division. However, its clear that they are on the verge of taking their competitiveness to the next level, with Connor Bedard at the helm.
Losing veteran Taylor Hall this year means that it is unlikely anything materializes in terms of playoff potential. It could now be worth it for GM Kyle Davidson to look at taking on some bad contracts in exchange for more picks and prospects, bolstering the team for future success with Bedard at the helm.
It's clear that the Blackhawks have a long way to go in their rebuild, however, they are coming up in the league's rearview really quickly.
As seen on NHL Rumors - "NHL Rumors: Will the Chicago Blackhawks take on bad contracts if sweeteners attached?"
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26 NOVEMBRE | 74 ANSWERS NHL Insider Reveals That the Chicago Blackhawks Might Be Open To a Trade Involving Prospects Should the Blackhawks take on bad contracts this season? | ||
Yes | 45 | 60.8 % |
No | 29 | 39.2 % |
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