The Chicago Blackhawks made a perfect trade less than a week before the NHL trade deadline. Not only did they find a taker for Seth Jones, but they acquired a first-round pick and a potential goaltender of the future,

Mrázek is open to being traded ahead of Friday’s deadline, but that might be a long shot, given his cap hit ($4.25 million), the extra year he has left, and the Blackhawks’ inability to retain salary on any more contracts. So he might have to wait for a summer trade or buyout. In the meantime, he plans on being a good pro.

After the NHL’s 2025 trade deadline has passed, there are bubble teams out there who may or may not look the same. Let’s look at five of those teams and see what their immediate future looks like. In