"As we get into the knockout stage of the Olympics, trade buzz is starting to pick back up. With the Olympic trade freeze set to expire on Sunday, Feb. 22 at 10:59 PM CT, there could be movement sooner than later as teams look to get guys into their lineups as the sprint to the finish begins next week. And that could mean the Blackhawks' phones have been busy during the break."
"He reports the Bruins and Blues have already been talking about a trade for Justin Faulk. Elliotte Friedman previously reported that the Blues are looking for a Rasmus Andersson-type return for Faulk. The Vegas Golden Knights sent a package of defenseman Zach Whitecloud, prospect Abram Wiebe, a 2027 first-round pick, and a conditional 2028 second-round pick to Calgary for Andersson (with 50 percent of Andersson's cap hit retained by the Flames)."
Blackhawks enter the NHL Trade Deadline positioned to take advantage of a seller's market with several veterans in expiring contracts. The Olympic trade freeze expires Sunday, Feb. 22 at 10:59 PM CT, creating urgency for roster movement before the season sprint resumes. Interest in right-handed defensemen is increasing, with Boston pursuing a top-four RHD and reported talks with St. Louis about Justin Faulk. Faulk turns 34 on March 20 and carries a $6.3M cap hit with one year remaining. The Blues appear ready to sell and are seeking a Rasmus Andersson-type return.
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