NHL Trade Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks forward looked upon by top contender

The Chicago Blackhawks do not appear to be able to escape the rumor mill's attention in the two weeks before the trade deadline on March 3. Throughout the tradeline, the Blackhawks' players have been discussed more frequently than those of any other team's players.

Some of the most valuable trade pieces for the Chicago Blackhawks include players like Patrick Kane, Max Domi, Jake McCabe, and Jonathan Toews.

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However, the list appears to be expanding due to the addition of Taylor Raddysh, who has been added to the list. According to NHL insider Frank Seravalli, the Minnesota Wild are interested in signing the winger.

The Lightning traded Taylor Raddysh to the Blackhawks in 2022 in exchange for Brandon Hagel and two fourth-round selections. Raddysh is one of the league's top-rising wingers, and the Blackhawks know how valuable he is, so they will be trying to obtain a reasonable price for Taylor's services.

The Minnesota Wild, on the other hand, are hoping to boost their front-six line, but their salary cap is preventing them from making a big deal. Taylor, on the other hand, has an affordable salary cap of $758,333.

The Minnesota Wild would benefit significantly from adding Taylor to their roster at a low cost. We'll have to wait and see how things proceed in the next few days.

Taylor Raddysh's journey to the NHL

Taylor Raddysh began his professional ice hockey career with Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League in the 2014-15 season and stayed with the organization for four seasons.

He has also played for the Syracuse Crunch in the American Hockey League. In 2016, the Tampa Bay Lightning picked him 58th overall in the second round of the Entry Draft. He made his debut for the Lightning in the 2021-22 season and played 53 games for the team.

He was briefly traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in 2022. Raddysh has appeared in 53 games this season and has 24 points on 14 goals and 10 assists. While in the NHL, he has played 127 games and has 46 points (25 goals and 21 assists).

Chicago Blackhawks' performances this season

His team, the Chicago Blackhawks, is the worst in the NHL this season. The club is currently ranked bottom of the league, with only 37 points and 16 wins. The team is now rebuilding and will need the signing and release of some of its veteran players. The Blackhawks' success on the tradeline remains to be seen.

About the author

Abhishek is an NHL writer at Sportskeeda with over 2 years of sports reporting experience and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Delhi. He became a fan of ice hockey after watching NHL fight videos on YouTube, which led to him professionally writing about the sport and his continued interest in all things hockey.

A fan of the Boston Bruins, Abhishek considers their incredible comeback win against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2013 playoffs as the most iconic moment in the NHL. His admiration for the six-time Stanley Cup winners also comes from the team’s storied history, distinctive black and gold uniform and their success in the sport. His all-time favorite NHL players are Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid, for their ability to perform at the highest level consistently.

Abhishek ensures his reporting is fair and balanced by being well-researched in his details, which he expects to be relevant, up-to-date and in line with ethical standards. His specialties are doing detailed match analysis and covering fan reactions.

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