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Chicago Blackhawks: Three insane trade packages with Toronto Maple Leafs

By Vincent Parise

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 18: Patrick Kane #88 of the Chicago Blackhawks skates against John Tavares #91 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on January 18, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blackhawks defeated the Maple Leafs 6-2. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 18: Patrick Kane #88 of the Chicago Blackhawks skates against John Tavares #91 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on January 18, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blackhawks defeated the Maple Leafs 6-2. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /
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The Chicago Blackhawks have been slipping a little bit lately. With the trade deadline looming, they might be willing to ship off some of their expiring contracts. It would be really smart for them to have good asset management which can be done by trading away anyone who won’t be there next year for some picks or prospects that can help them in the future. One team that makes sense for this is the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Chicago Blackhawks and Toronto Maple Leafs would make outstanding trade partners.

The Maple Leafs are one of the best teams in the NHL. They have superstar talent upfront and some key pieces on defense. Auston Matthews, John Tavares, Mitch Marner, and William Nylander are some of the most successful forwards in the entire National Hockey League. It is a group that could easily make its way through the playoffs and gets itself to the Stanley Cup Final.

The Leafs play in the North Division which is the division loaded with all seven Canadian teams. There is a stereotype around the division that they only care about offense. Every team in the division can score some goals but some aren’t very good at defending. Well, the Maple Leafs are probably the most well-rounded team of that group.

The Blackhawks have some pieces that would provide depth to the Leafs as an organization. The Leafs are going to need all the help they can get if they are to get to the third round and eventually the Final. They are in the middle of their winning prime which will make them full-blown buyers at this trade deadline. The Blackhawks can help them with these three trades:

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