The Chicago Blackhawks should be looking to add some proven NHL talent to their roster this summer. When looking at potential trading partners, the Colorado Avalanche stand out.
The Avalanche are entering the summer with limited cap space and may need to move out at least one player. Due to this, the Blackhawks should consider targeting these two Avalanche forwards if they become available this off-season.
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The Blackhawks moved on from valuable veteran talent this season, like Jason Dickinson and Nick Foligno. Because of this, they could use an experienced forward who could be a good mentor for their younger players as they continue their rebuild.
With this, a player like Ross Colton could be a nice pickup for the Blackhawks. The 29-year-old forward is a former Stanley Cup champion who plays multiple positions and works in all situations. He is a potential trade candidate to watch due to his $4 million salary until the end of next season, so he could be a player worth bringing in. If he performed well in Chicago next season, he would also give the Blackhawks a valuable trading asset at next year’s deadline.
If the Blackhawks want to improve their bottom six this off-season, a solid all-around center like Jack Drury could grab their attention. The 2018 second-round pick is a pending restricted free agent who could be worth taking a chance on.
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Drury would have the potential to be a nice replacement for Dickinson due to his solid defensive play and penalty-killing ability. Furthermore, at 26 years old, he is young enough that he could fit in well on a team on the rise like the Blackhawks.
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