Blackhawks Expected to Trade Dickinson Before Deadline

Johnston lists Dickinson on his trade board, noting that the 27-year-old defense-first center is ideally suited for a bottom-six role on a strong team. Despite limited offensive production, Dickinson brings value as a shutdown center and penalty killer with strong underlying metrics.

The Blackhawks are motivated to move Dickinson, who is playing on an expiring contract, to avoid losing him for nothing this offseason. His $4.25 million salary makes him an attractive option for teams seeking a reliable center, with Johnston suggesting he has similar role overlap to Maple Leafs' Scott Laughton.