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Blackhawks to Trade Dickinson Before Deadline

The Chicago Blackhawks are expected to trade center Jason Dickinson before the NHL trade deadline as his contract is set to expire.

The Athletic's Chris Johnston lists Dickinson on his trade board, noting he would be a valuable addition for teams seeking a defensive-minded center. As a defense-first specialist who excels in penalty killing, Dickinson could fetch a return for the Blackhawks.

With his expiring contract and lack of fit for Chicago's future, the Blackhawks are unlikely to head to the weekend with Dickinson still on their roster, according to Johnston's analysis.