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Blackhawks Could Trade Promising 22-Year-Old Defenseman

The Chicago Blackhawks start to their 2026-2027 season continues to get worse; they now find themselves with a 1-4 record after last night’s 4-1 loss to the New York Islanders. This is not the beginning of the campaign that general…

By Justin Lynch · Heavy

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 7:57 PM

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Writer Justin Lynch highlights Kevin Korchinski as a potential trade candidate for the Chicago Blackhawks.
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reported that Chicago held offseason discussions with other teams regarding Korchinski.
The 22-year-old defenseman sits seventh on Chicago's depth chart and has played only once this season.

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The Chicago Blackhawks could consider trading 22-year-old defenseman Kevin Korchinski this season, according to writer Justin Lynch following insights from NHL insider Elliotte Friedman. After a difficult 1-4 start to the 2026-27 season culminating in a 4-1 loss to the New York Islanders, general manager Kyle Davidson may face pressure to trade younger assets to acquire established veteran talent.

Friedman noted Chicago previously held offseason discussions with other clubs regarding Korchinski, who was drafted seventh overall in 2022. Despite signing a two-year extension, Korchinski currently sits seventh on Chicago's defensive depth chart and has appeared in just one game this season.

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