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Chicago Blackhawks trade rumors have taken another significant turn. Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman reported on the November 9 edition of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast that Chicago is actively trying to add offensive help and possesses five early selections in the 2027 NHL Draft that could become trade assets.
I’ve tracked the NHL trade market and salary cap for nhltraderumor.com since February 2010. What stands out to me isn’t simply Chicago’s willingness to make a trade. It’s whether general manager Kyle Davidson can finally give Connor Bedard another proven scoring threat without compromising the rebuild.
There is no credible indication that Bedard himself is being shopped. The Blackhawks are looking for players to help Bedard, not trade their franchise centre.
Blackhawks Trade Rumors: Elliotte Friedman Reveals Chicago’s 2027 Draft Assets
Friedman identified three 2027 first-round picks—Chicago’s own selection, Edmonton’s and Florida’s—plus second-round picks belonging to Chicago and Vancouver.
His November 7 report also identified Teuvo Teräväinen and Jordan Greenway as players potentially available. The Fourth Period subsequently reported that Chicago has been aggressively pursuing roster upgrades.
At 4-13-1 following a 9-2 loss to Carolina, Chicago needs more than cosmetic changes. The critical question is which draft assets Davidson is prepared to surrender.
My preference would be to protect Chicago’s own 2027 first-rounder while exploring packages involving the selections acquired from Edmonton and Florida.
Mock Blackhawks Trade: Could Chicago Acquire Owen Tippett?
Editorial distinction: The following is my hypothetical trade proposal—not a Friedman-reported offer or confirmed negotiation.
NHLTR | Proposed Trade & Salary Cap Impact
| Team | Receives | Sends | Cap Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | Owen Tippett ($6.2M AAV) | Teuvo Teräväinen ($5.4M AAV), Florida’s 2027 1st, Vancouver’s 2027 2nd | +$800,000 |
| Philadelphia | Teräväinen and both draft selections | Owen Tippett ($6.2M AAV) | -$800,000 |
Illustrative full-season AAV changes. No salary retention. Actual trade-date cap accounting, trade protection on draft picks, and player no-trade clauses must be verified before any deal.
How the Blackhawks Could Make the Salary Cap Work
PuckPedia lists Chicago with approximately $2.05 million in current cap space and $1.61 million in projected space under the $104 million ceiling. Philadelphia has approximately $15.60 million current and $12.39 million projected.
Tippett carries a $6.2 million cap hit through 2031-32. Teräväinen earns $5.4 million against the cap and can become an unrestricted free agent after this season. Bedard, meanwhile, is in Year 1 of a five-year, $75 million extension with a $15 million annual cap hit through 2030-31.
The proposed one-for-one roster swap adds just $800,000 to Chicago’s commitments, leaving approximately $815,000 in projected cap space using today’s figures. Neither team would need salary retention for this simplified scenario.
Both players have modified no-trade protection. The cap mathematics work, but player approval and Philadelphia’s asking price remain obstacles.
Why Owen Tippett Could Be the Scoring Winger Connor Bedard Needs
Could Owen Tippett Become Connor Bedard’s Next Scoring Winger?
Chicago needs a winger who can get into shooting position without relying on Bedard to create every opportunity. Tippett provides speed, a right-handed shot and a willingness to attack the net.
He recorded 28 goals and 51 points in 2025-26. Despite his slow start and injury interruption this season, his longer-term scoring profile is appealing.
I could envision Tyler Bertuzzi–Connor Bedard–Owen Tippett as a potential first line, allowing Chicago to distribute young forwards Frank Nazar, Anton Frondell and Roman Kantserov elsewhere in its top six. These combinations are projections, not confirmed coaching decisions.
For additional context, see our earlier Owen Tippett trade-fit analysis.
What Philadelphia Would Want—and What Chicago Must Protect
Philadelphia would not surrender a productive, contract-controlled winger simply to acquire an expiring veteran. A first-round pick and additional draft capital would need to carry the offer.
Chicago’s biggest mistake would be treating every prospect or pick as expendable because of its poor start. Bedard, Nazar and Frondell represent a long-term offensive foundation. Davidson should be looking for players who can improve that foundation over several seasons.
The 2022 Kevin Fiala trade offers a useful comparison: Los Angeles sent Minnesota a first-round pick and prospect Brock Faber for a proven scorer. That is not an exact Tippett valuation, but it illustrates the substantial cost of acquiring established offensive talent.
Our Oliver Moore trade analysis examines another asset Chicago may be asked to surrender.
Connor Bedard Trade Rumor Meter: Is a Major Move Coming?
Assessment: Unlikely. The roster fit and cap arithmetic are convincing, but there is no confirmed negotiation. The broader likelihood of Chicago pursuing an offensive trade is much stronger.
Rob Ellis: Will the Blackhawks Make a Trade for Bedard?
My prediction is that Davidson continues pursuing an offensive acquisition rather than waiting until the trade deadline. Chicago has draft flexibility, a clear positional need and growing pressure to improve around its captain.
I’m less convinced Philadelphia moves Tippett. The Flyers have little incentive to sacrifice long-term scoring unless the return significantly improves their future.
My verdict: A Blackhawks trade for offensive help is increasingly plausible, but I would bet on Davidson using one of his additional first-round picks before sacrificing his own potentially elite 2027 selection.
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