Blackhawks to Trade Dickinson Before Deadline

According to The Athletic's Chris Johnston, Dickinson is a defense-first center who specializes in smothering opponents and is ideally suited for a bottom-six role. Despite limited offensive production, he brings value as a shutdown center and penalty killer.

With his contract expiring, the Blackhawks are likely to trade him rather than lose him for nothing, as multiple teams are seeking a similar center type.