Ep. 118: Brent Seabrook rumors and early Blackhawks trade deadline speculation

On the latest Hawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the rumors surrounding Brent Seabrook and his comments on whether or not he was asked to waive his no-movement clause. Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews are on pace to set a career high in several offensive categories, yet the Blackhawks are near the bottom of the NHL standings. What does that say about the current state of the Blackhawks? The guys also discuss the different ways Kane has evolved his game both on and off the ice, and wrap up by going through a list of players that could be moved before the Feb. 25 trade deadline.

0:45 – Trade rumors swirling around Seabrook and Keith

1:45 – Seabrook and Kane address trade rumors

4:30 – Reaction to Seabrook denying trade rumors

6:00 –Bowman’s conversations with Seabrook and Keith should stay in-house

8:00 – What is the market for Duncan Keith?

11:30 – Hawks need young defense prospects to “hit”

13:30 – Winning should not change Hawks plan to sell at deadline

15:00 – Kane and Toews on pace for career years

17:30 – Kane’s trying to mimic Tom Brady’s longevity

22:05 – Selling off parts at the deadline to try for higher pick

25:05 – Brandon Saad a potential trade candidate?

26:20 – Could Saad’s salary be used to lure back Artemi Panarin?

28:50 – Artem Anisimov a better trade chip this summer?

30:40 – Hawks should hold on to John Hayden

31:20 – What is Erik Gustafsson’s trade value?

33:40 – Would you rather keep Gustafsson or Forsling?