Blackhawks: Overreaction trade Chicago must make to help Connor Bedard

Writer Tristin McKinstry argues that the Chicago Blackhawks should target Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson in a trade to support Connor Bedard. The Blackhawks sit second-to-last in the Western Conference with a 4-10-1 record, despite Bedard tallying 10 points in nine games. McKinstry suggests that Chicago has the necessary assets to pursue a significant deal to reverse their difficult start to the 2026-27 season.

The 23-year-old Edvinsson is currently an unsigned restricted free agent in Sweden who has requested a trade from Detroit. Chicago's offseason acquisition, defenseman Bowen Byram, has missed time since October 13 due to an upper-body injury. McKinstry views Edvinsson as an ideal young anchor for the blue line alongside Byram, which would provide crucial defensive support for Bedard and goaltender Spencer Knights.