The Chicago Blackhawks seem to have fallen out of love with talented but inconsistent center Dylan Strome. According to Blackhawks beat writer Ben Pope, the team wants to move Strome and is already engaged in trade talks with interested parties.

TSN’s Pierre LeBrun previously shared a similar sentiment, reporting that Strome might be out of Chicago as soon as next week.

Strome had just 17 points in 40 games in 2020-21, and the struggling campaign, as well as the emergence of other players, caused him to slip down the Blackhawks depth chart. With a fourth line being a realistic option for the 24-year-old this season, it makes sense for Chicago to test the market for him.

There is a lot of interest in Strome around the league despite his poor outing last season. This isn’t a surprise, considering he delivered a 51-point campaign just two years ago. He is also on a fairly cheap contract that only pays $3 million in 2021-22.

The team that is frequently mentioned in trade rumors surrounding Strome is the Ottawa Senators, who are expected to be active on the market following Colin White’s injury. The Calgary Flames, the Seattle Kraken, and the New York Rangers are also believed to be in the mix.

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Chicago Blackhawks have traded forward Nick Schmaltz to Arizona Coyotes in exchange for forwards Dylan Strome and Brendan Perlini. The deal was confirmed by both teams on Sunday.

BREAKING: The #Blackhawks have acquired forwards Dylan Strome and Brendan Perlini from Arizona in exchange for forward Nick Schmaltz.

Strome (AAV $863,333) is signed through the 2019-20 season and Perlini (AAV $863,333) is signed through the 2018-19 campaign. pic.twitter.com/ss3FE7s2X1

— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) November 26, 2018

Blackhawks had big hopes for Nick Schmaltz when they drafted him 20th overall in 2014, but the 22-year-old didn’t progress the way everyone expected. He opened this season with below-par performances, scoring contributing with just two goals and nine assists in 23 games he played. Considering the fact that Schmaltz will become a restricted free agent next summer, the organization opted to get some assets for him rather than having to give him a new deal.

Coyotes, on the other hand, think Schmaltz can still reach his potential and that he just needs a change of scenery.

“Nick is a dynamic forward with top-line potential,” – said Coyotes’ head of hockey operations John Chayka. “We feel he can be a core player of our team now and into the future. He’s a good complement to our evolving forward group and a rare combination of speed, skill, and creativity.“

Dylan Strome and Brendan Perlini are also former first-round picks who failed to live up to expectations. Strome, who was the third overall pick in 2015, played 19 games this season and managed three goals and three assists during that period. Perlini, who was the 12th overall pick in 2014, contributed two goals and four assists in 20 games.

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The Chicago Blackhawks seem to have fallen out of love with talented but inconsistent center Dylan Strome. According to Blackhawks beat writer Ben Pope, the team wants to move Strome and is already engaged in trade talks with interested parties.

TSN’s Pierre LeBrun previously shared a similar sentiment, reporting that Strome might be out of Chicago as soon as next week.

Strome had just 17 points in 40 games in 2020-21, and the struggling campaign, as well as the emergence of other players, caused him to slip down the Blackhawks depth chart. With a fourth line being a realistic option for the 24-year-old this season, it makes sense for Chicago to test the market for him.

There is a lot of interest in Strome around the league despite his poor outing last season. This isn’t a surprise, considering he delivered a 51-point campaign just two years ago. He is also on a fairly cheap contract that only pays $3 million in 2021-22.

The team that is frequently mentioned in trade rumors surrounding Strome is the Ottawa Senators, who are expected to be active on the market following Colin White’s injury. The Calgary Flames, the Seattle Kraken, and the New York Rangers are also believed to be in the mix.

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Chicago Blackhawks have traded forward Nick Schmaltz to Arizona Coyotes in exchange for forwards Dylan Strome and Brendan Perlini. The deal was confirmed by both teams on Sunday.

BREAKING: The #Blackhawks have acquired forwards Dylan Strome and Brendan Perlini from Arizona in exchange for forward Nick Schmaltz.

Strome (AAV $863,333) is signed through the 2019-20 season and Perlini (AAV $863,333) is signed through the 2018-19 campaign. pic.twitter.com/ss3FE7s2X1

— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) November 26, 2018

Blackhawks had big hopes for Nick Schmaltz when they drafted him 20th overall in 2014, but the 22-year-old didn’t progress the way everyone expected. He opened this season with below-par performances, scoring contributing with just two goals and nine assists in 23 games he played. Considering the fact that Schmaltz will become a restricted free agent next summer, the organization opted to get some assets for him rather than having to give him a new deal.

Coyotes, on the other hand, think Schmaltz can still reach his potential and that he just needs a change of scenery.

“Nick is a dynamic forward with top-line potential,” – said Coyotes’ head of hockey operations John Chayka. “We feel he can be a core player of our team now and into the future. He’s a good complement to our evolving forward group and a rare combination of speed, skill, and creativity.“

Dylan Strome and Brendan Perlini are also former first-round picks who failed to live up to expectations. Strome, who was the third overall pick in 2015, played 19 games this season and managed three goals and three assists during that period. Perlini, who was the 12th overall pick in 2014, contributed two goals and four assists in 20 games.

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