Of course Although I think you could get Eakin just for 5th.

Get rid of Wallmark put a 5th in

Name me one reason why Tyler Johnson would waive his full NTC from a cup contender to Chicago? Noway he's waiving to go to Chicago.

I forgot he had a NTC

You don't want Eakin.

Why???

He's awful. Just play a young guy and get a pick for Wallmark.

Hypothetically JBB convinces Johnson to waive the Lightning have a plethora of good fowards think more Zadorov, DeHaan, Murphy instead janmark is just another forward for TB
I realize Murphy is a pipe dream, and Zadorov and DeHaan are both left hand shots both however have played the right side extensively in their careers

Hawks are rebuilding. Given that, why would they want Eakin or (my God!) 3 years of Tyler Johnson?

I could see the Tyler Johnson trade happening in the off season because his NTC turns into a M-NTC clause on June 15th (20 team list) but only if the Lightning throw in a 1st round draft pick and a prospect. They're in salary cap hell and will definitely be looking to trade Johnson in the off season. However, the Blackhawks have the cap space and the leverage. They shouldn't sacrifice their flexibility for Tyler Johnson. If they're going to take 3 years of a contract for a 30+ year old player, they should be getting a big reward. The flat cap for 3 years is going to be a big crunch on a bunch of teams because they all planned for a cap that increased every year. The Blackhawks absolutely have to weaponize their cap space and LTIR this season and next season.