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TSN's Pierre LeBrun reveals Kyle Davidson is completing a move for the Blackhawks and it draws controversy
Trade deadline talks involving Ryan Donato and the Chicago Blackhawks take a surprise turn, and it's drawing backlash to general manager Kyle Davidson.
The Blackhawks were heading into the NHL trade deadline with one of the largest assets on the chopping block, but now things have changed.
It appears that the Blackhawks are holding out on acquiring a large return for a player that was purposely acquired to be flipped, and Kyle Davidson now faces the backlash for it.
I do believe Chicago's first choice has been to retain Ryan Donato and reported as much a couple weeks ago
@eliteprospects
That said, teams are swirling now. Everyone is looking for someone to kiss before the ball drops.
With these prices, I'd bet he moves but we'll see.
@eliteprospects
That said, teams are swirling now. Everyone is looking for someone to kiss before the ball drops.
With these prices, I'd bet he moves but we'll see.
The Blackhawks are reportedly in talks with Ryan Donato to extend him with a multi-year deal.
»There's extension talks going on between the Blackhawks and pending UFA Ryan Donato, let's see if Chicago can extend him today. If not, the Hawks have been telling teams all week they need to be blown away to move him.»
The trade market is overly-priced this season, with names like Yanne Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand being traded for first round draft picks.
"Kyle Davidson might be a top 5 idiot in hockey"
With Donato having a much better season than both those names, the value for the Blackhawks' leading goal scorer rises to a first round pick and more, but it seems as though Kyle Davidson will not cash in on this golden opportunity.
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MARS 7 | 305 ANSWERS TSN's Pierre LeBrun reveals Kyle Davidson is completing a move for the Blackhawks and it draws controversy Is Kyle Davidson making a mistake not trading Ryan Donato? | ||
| Yes | 69 | 22.6 % |
| No | 236 | 77.4 % |
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