Long before he actually acquired Jason Dickinson, Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson had identified the 27-year-old defensive forward as a potential good fit in Chicago.
So when the Canucks began shopping Dickinson at the end of training camp, Davidson jumped at the opportunity. Converting salary-cap space into a second-round pick perfectly matched his long-term strategy, but Dickinson also matched his short-term vision for the Hawks’ roster.
