Grading the Chicago Blackhawks NHL Trade Deadline Moves

The Chicago Blackhawks entered the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline as sellers on Friday. With the team still in rebuild mode and sitting seventh in the Central Division and 28th in the league with 56 points, Kyle Davidson had to move several veterans to acquire future key assets.

Here is a breakdown and grade for each move the Blackhawks made.

Connor Murphy traded to the Edmonton Oilers

Trade: Connor Murphy to the Edmonton Oilers for a 2028 second-round pick.