Brandon Hagel shoots straight — and not just on the ice.
The Chicago Blackhawks forward could’ve brushed off trade rumors or pretended he hasn’t noticed them, but when asked after practice Tuesday at Fifth Third Arena, he admitted: “It’s been going on for a little bit. My name’s been popping up.
“It’s a business. I can’t change what happens, I can’t change what people are going to offer. I can’t do anything about it, so it’s one of those things where I just keep playing.