RUMOR: Original Six Teams Discussing Trades

As the NHL's March 1st trade deadline rapidly approaches, analysts and insiders continue to provide insight into discussions being had between organizations.

Mark Lazerus, Chicago Blackhawks beat writer for the Chicago Sun-Times, reported earlier that the Windy City's franchise has had talks with its Original Six rivals Detroit Red Wings recently. The Blackhawks have inquired about forwards Tomas Tatar (RFA) and Gustav Nyquist:

Take every name you hear this time of year with a grain of salt, but I'm told #Blackhawks have at least sniffed around Nyquist and Tatar.
— Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) January 21, 2017

Lazerus added that he believes that the Red Wings could be in search of much-needed help on defense, and offers his opinion on who would be ideal for the 'Hawks:

Tatar makes more sense financially (and he's a pending UFA), but Nyquist might be more expendable to Detroit. Wings maybe looking for D-man.
— Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) January 21, 2017

Finally, he added that at least two sources have confirmed this rumor to him directly.

Again a LOT of calls get made this time of year. Most talks never progress very far. But two sources have told me those calls have been made
— Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) January 21, 2017

26-year-old Tatar has posted 10 goals and 22 points in 46 games played thus far, while Nyquist has struggled mightily to find his form with only seven goals and 17 points to his name.

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