Musings on Madison, Episode 205 — Blackhawks busy as trade deadline approaches
Checking in during the middle of an eventful week.
Latest news and updates about the Blackhawks
Checking in during the middle of an eventful week.
Things are heating up with the NHL Trade Deadline approaching on March 6. On Wednesday, the Edmonton Oilers made their second trade of the week with the Chicago Blackhawks, acquiring Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach in exchange for Andrew Mangiapane and a conditional first-round pick. Elsewhere around the Pacific Division, two rivals continued leaning into…
The Edmonton Oilers have made their second move leading into Friday’s trade deadline. On Wednesday evening, insider Frank Seravalli reported that the Oilers have traded Andrew Mangiapane and a conditional 2027 first, top-12 protected, to the Chicago Blackhawks for Jason Dickinson (50 per cent retention) and Colton Dach. Trade details, per sources: To #LetsGoOilers:C Jason…
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks trade Dickinson, Dach to Oilers ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic ) Blackhawks prospect update: Sacha Boisvert will turn pro after college season ends ( Sun-Times ) What I’m hearing, seeing from Blackhawks as trade deadline nears ( Athletic ) RECAPS: Jets 3, Blackhawks 2 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) Jason Dickinson is prepared for possible trade: “My game is well-...
The Edmonton Oilers made noise on Wednesday night. Just after 5 pm MST, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that the Oilers were working to acquire Jason Dickinson from the Chicago Blackhawks. Two hours later, various NHL insiders confirmed the details: The Oilers acquired Jason Dickinson with 50 per cent of his salary retained, and Colton Dach…
Seems like the Chicago Blackhawks aren’t done dealing with the Edmonton Oilers. After sending Connor Murphy north on Monday, reports now indicate the Blackhawks are shipping out Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach to Edmonton as well. Because when you find a trade partner, you might as well keep the line open, right? In return, the Blackhawks are receiving Andrew Mangiapane and a protected 2027 first-round pick from the Oilers. Half of Dickinson’s salary will also be retained. The team c...
The Edmonton Oilers have struck another deal ahead of the NHL’s trade deadline with the Chicago Blackhawks. The Oilers have acquired Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach for Andrew Mangiapane and a conditional first-round pick in 2027 that is top-12 protected, according to insider Frank Seravalli. The Blackhawks have retained 50 per cent of Dickinson’s contract,…
The Edmonton Oilers have found a new home for Andrew Mangiapane. After weeks of speculation, a demotion to the AHL for just one shift, and boatloads of rumors, Mangiapane has been dealt to the Chicago Blackhawks. Trade details, per sources: To #LetsGoOilers : C Jason Dickinson (50% retained) F Colton Dach To #Blackhawks : F Andrew Mangiapane 2027 1st Round Pick Condition: 1st round pick is Top 12 protected. — Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) March 5, 2026 Mangiapane signed a two-year deal la...
The Edmonton Oilers and Chicago Blackhawks are in talks to consummate a trade that would send Jason Dickinson to Alberta’s capital, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported Wednesday night. Edmonton and Chicago are discussing another move This one would send Jason Dickinson to the Oilers. We will see how it turns out — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 5,…
Daily Faceoff’s Jeff Marek believes the Edmonton Oilers could be the team to watch at the trade deadline and openly wondered about Darnell Nurse’s status. The NHL’s trade deadline is Friday, and there’s been action across the league already. The Oilers have made one move, acquiring Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday for…
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Jets 3, Blackhawks 2 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) Jason Dickinson is prepared for possible trade: “My game is well-built for playoffs” ( Sun-Times ) Blackhawks player poll results: Best chirper? Most obnoxious? Worst dressed? ( Athletic ) Blackhawks trade Connor Murphy to the Oilers ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic ) ( Fels ) Andre Burakovsky thankful for Jeff Blash...
The Blackhawks let another late lead disappear on Tuesday night in Winnipeg, falling 3-2 to the Jets to cap their four-game road trip. Dylan Samberg scored about four minutes into the game to give Winnipeg an early 1-0 lead: Jets score first pic.twitter.com/K9Z9y4P4UA — BHF (@BlackhawksFocus) March 4, 2026 Near the end of the first period, Frank Nazar found Teuvo Teravainen open in a prime scoring area, and Teuvo made no mistake to tie the game at one: GOAL: Frank Naz...
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The Blackhawks will conclude their post-Olympics road trip on Tuesday night in Winnipeg when it takes on the Jets. These two teams met at the United Center in mid-January, with much of the focus that evening on former Hawks captain Jonathan Toews playing in his first game in Chicago as an opponent. The Hawks won that game 2-0 and much of what was discussed regarding Winnipeg in the preview for that game still holds true. The Jets are still 10 points behind a playoff spot and have just 23 ...
The Winnipeg Jets have been chasing the Anaheim Ducks & Seattle Kraken for the Western Conference’s final wildcard spot for quite a while now. Catching one of those franchises was the True Northers’ only hope to qualify for the playoffs, even though there was quite the gap they needed to overcome. But that has recently changed over the past couple weeks of NHL action, as the Ducks have gone on a 5 game winning streak ( 8-2-0 in past 10 ) to move up the Western Conference standings. As a r...
With deadline week officially upon us in the NHL, Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman wasted little time getting into the spirit of the week as he acquired veteran right-shot defenceman Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks. The trade makes sense for a lot of reasons. Murphy is the true definition of a defensive defenceman. He…
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks trade Connor Murphy to the Oilers ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic ) Andre Burakovsky thankful for Jeff Blashill’s trust as he searches for confidence ( Sun-Times ) RECAPS: Blackhawks 4, Mammoth 0 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Athletic ) ( Tribune ) ( Fels ) Blackhawks starving for offense from players other than Bedard: “We’ve got to help him” ( Sun-Times ) RECAPS: Avalanc...
It wasn’t Oliver Ekman-Larsson or Justin Faulk, two defencemen the Edmonton Oilers were previously linked to before Monday, when they decided to pull the trigger on a trade for Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks. The Oilers acquired the 32-year-old with Chicago retaining 50 per cent of his $4.4 million contract and the Oilers sending…
One of the Blackhawks expected moves ahead of this Friday’s trade deadline has arrived on Monday afternoon, with veteran defenseman Connor Murphy traded to the Edmonton Oilers. The deal was confirmed by the team on Monday evening: trade alert🔔 details📰 ➡︎ https://t.co/rQWayrN1L5 pic.twitter.com/rozaosrexG — Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) March 2, 2026 With the second-round pick being in 2028, Chicago now has seven second-round picks in the next three drafts when facto...
The Edmonton Oilers have made their first trade ahead of Friday’s NHL trade deadline, acquiring defenceman Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was first to report talks intensifying Monday afternoon, while Mark Spector was first to report the Oilers would be acquiring Murphy, with 50 per cent of his $4.4-million contract retained,…
And away we go. Talks have intensified between the Edmonton Oilers and Chicago Blackhawks in trade discussions surrounding defenceman Connor Murphy, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported Monday. Hearing talks are intensifying for Edmonton to acquire Connor Murphy from Chicago. — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 2, 2026 Murphy, 32, has appeared in 60 games this year for…
The Chicago Blackhawks are on the verge of trading defenceman Connor Murphy to the Edmonton Oilers. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman was first to report the move, as the Oilers have been in discussion for weeks trying to land some help for the right side of their blueline. Hearing talks are intensifying for Edmonton to acquire Connor Murphy from Chicago. — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 2, 2026 Murphy, 32, is a pending unrestricted free agent, earning $4.4 million AAV. Considering the Oil...
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Blackhawks 4, Mammoth 0 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Athletic ) ( Tribune ) Blackhawks starving for offense from players other than Bedard: “We’ve got to help him” ( Sun-Times ) RECAPS: Avalanche 3, Blackhawks 1 ( SCH ) ( Athletic ) Foligno needs to make decision about trade deadline soon ( Sun-Times ) Breaking down the Blackhawks’ penalty kill ( SCH ) Nazar, rest of Blackhawks youn...
The Blackhawks built a lead and kept it from slipping away on Sunday afternoon, winning 4-0 over the Utah Mammoth. In the final minute of the first period, A forecheck from Tyler Bertuzzi led to a power-play goal from Teuvo that sent Chicago to the first intermission with a 1-0 lead. GOAL: Bertuzzi steals and Teravainen scores to grab the first goal! pic.twitter.com/M3V3igE5SX — BHF (@BlackhawksFocus) March 1, 2026 Chicago’s fourth line added a pair of goals 89 seconds apa...