A slow season hasn't prevented Alex Chiasson from getting interest from other teams.
The Ottawa Senators have been taking calls concerning Chiasson, according to TSN's Darren Dreger, who adds that general manager Bryan Murray is listening to offers, but is not eager to trade the 25-year-old.
Chiasson has managed just five goals and nine points in 57 games this season, putting him on pace for a career worst in both categories.
CHICAGO - The Blackhawks are going all in to win their second straight Stanley Cup.
Following three trades on Thursday and Friday that brought four veteran players to Chicago, the Blackhawks seem as deep and experienced as ever as they try to...
While newly acquired forwards Andrew Ladd and Tomas Fleischmann both have a green card, Weise still has to get a work visa in order to join the team - a process that could take a week or so, according to NHL.com's Brian Hedger.
Bowman isn't sure when Dale Weise will be able to join the team. #Blackhawks
Weise was acquired by the Blackhawks from the Montreal Canadiens in a package deal with Fleischmann for forward Phillip Danault and a second-round pick in 2018 on Friday.
The 27-year-old has 14 goals and 26 points in 56 games.
The rest of the NHL may get their turn now, as the Chicago Blackhawks appear to be done wheeling and dealing.
The Blackhawks have presumably gotten ahead of the madness that should ensue on Monday's deadline with multiple deals over the last 48 hours and, according to Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune, Stan Bowman said they're "most likely" done making deals.
And rightfully so. Though the team has lost two straight, they sit just a point behind the Dallas Stars for top spot in the Western Conference with a significantly deeper roster.
SVP/GM Stan Bowman sending a message to the team with the latest moves?
"It's more of a confirmation that we believe in this group."
While the Blackhawks appear to be finished, further deals could still happen. According to TSN's Bob McKenzie, if the team can find a way to deal forward Bryan Bickell, who currently yields a $4-million cap hit, it will have some cap space to make further deals.
Whether that's the case or not, Bowman has constructed yet another squad that rivals any in the league.
Purcell, a pending unrestricted free agent, is in the final season of a three-year, $13.5 million contract. The 30-year-old has 11 goals and 21 assists in 61 games this season.
Schultz carries a $3.9-million cap hit and will be a restricted free agent at season's end. The 25-year-old has struggled with just 10 points and a minus-22 rating in 45 games.
... a player who clears waivers can be assigned to the American Hockey League for a period of 30 days, which makes Cowen an even greater asset to a team interested in him acquiring for the purpose of gaining a $650,000 salary cap credit next season by buying out his contract.
Cowen carries a cap hit of $3.1 million this season. He's scheduled to become a restricted free agent after next season, but as Johnston writes, it's more likely he's bought out by the club that trades for him by Monday's deadline - if that happens.
Only 25, Cowen has four assists in 37 games this season. He's been rehabbing a hip injury in the hopes of suiting up for Toronto.
The Washington Capitals have placed forward Brooks Laich on waivers two days before the NHL trade deadline.
Laich is the organization's longest-tenured player but has struggled this season, having just one goal and six assists. The 32-year-ol...
All but one of Laich's 742 regular-season games have been played in a Capitals uniform. He had four straight 40-plus point seasons from 2008-09 through 2011-12, but injuries have kept him from playing a full campaign since. He's averaging a career-low 10:34 of ice time.
Brooks Laich is expected to play in Chicago tomorrow, if he clears. He's on the team. This was just a paperwork issue.
If that's not the case, and Laich reports to the AHL, he'll still be paid $4 million, according to CSN's Chuck Gormley, and will be eligible for Washington's playoff roster.
The 23-year-old forward has struggled in 2015-16, recording just one goal and three assists in 28 games. He has 27 points in 97 games over his two seasons in the NHL.
He'll have his first opportunity to join the Coyotes roster on Monday against the Pittsburgh Penguins.