The Athletic<\/a>.<\/p>\nChicago is still in the rebuilding phase, but Dickinson is the kind of vet contenders call about when the NHL trade deadline approaches in March.<\/p>\n
He has 6 goals and 4 assists for 10 in 36 games this season, with a minus 6 that says more about the team around him than his own details.<\/p>\n
Dickinson also carries a $4.25 million cap hit through the 2025-26 season, so he is not a pure rental bargain unless money moves.<\/p>\n
The appeal is simple: he can play center or wing, handle tough matchups, and help your penalty kill without needing top-six minutes.<\/p>\n
He’s also well aware that as an expiring unrestricted free agent, he’s likely to be dealt, but he isn’t trying to focus on those things.<\/p>\n
\u00abI mean, out of my control, really,\u00bb Dickinson said on Wednesday. \u00abWhatever comes and whenever they want to have discussions about what that future is, it’ll be it.\u00bb<\/p>\n
3 trade destinations for Jason Dickinson<\/p>\n
If the New York Rangers are serious, Dickinson fits as a third-line stabilizer who can take defensive zone draws and let their skill guys cheat for offense.<\/p>\n
Montreal is a different vibe, with a younger roster, a loud building, and a constant need for structure when the game gets messy.<\/p>\n
You can already feel Hawks fans bracing for another familiar moment, the good soldier playing well enough to get shipped out.<\/p>\n
For the Canadiens, Dickinson gives the coach a matchup plug and a penalty-killing option who will not melt under late-game heat.<\/p>\n
New Jersey is the cleanest hockey fit on paper; they can score, but they have chased depth at center in past runs, and Dickinson checks that box.<\/p>\n
The return is unlikely to be flashy; think a pick or a mid prospect, unless Chicago eats salary or a bidding war shows up.<\/p>\n
Dickinson did openly admit he’s willing to re-sign in Chicago, but that isn’t even something that’s currently on his mind.<\/p>\n
\u00abI’m not giving it a whole lot of thought, if I’m being totally honest, but I love it here,\u00bb Dickinson said. \u00abI love the guys, I love the group. I think we’re putting together something that I believe in and Blash (Jeff Blashill) is somebody I believe in. So, yeah, there’s a lot to want to be a part of here, for sure.\u00bb<\/p>\n
The intriguing part is that it opens up a spot for a prospect to immediately join the Blackhawks.<\/p>\n
Either way, keep an eye on how he is deployed over the next stretch; that usually tells you when calls are turning real.<\/p>\n
Previously on Chicago Hockey Insider<\/p>\n
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JANVIER 22\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0|\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0117 ANSWERS<\/p>\n
Chicago Blackhawks forward admits the team might ultimately trade him at the deadline<\/p>\n
Should the Chicago Blackhawks trade Jason Dickinson?<\/p>\n
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