Brandon Hagel was going to be traded. That much was clear.
From new Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson calling for a rebuild to Hagel’s cheap contract to the list of Stanley Cup contenders thirsting for point-producers, there was no shot the 23-year-old would end the season in the Windy City.
Especially not after posting 21 goals and 16 assists through 55 games with the Hawks this year.
