Blackhawks' Ilya Mikheyev, a 20-Goal Scorer, Draws Trade Interest from Capitals, Lightning, Red Wings

Chicago Blackhawks forward Ilya Mikheyev, a pending unrestricted free agent, is generating significant trade interest ahead of the 2025 NHL trade deadline. Coming off a 20-goal, 34-point season in 2024-25, Mikheyev is seen as a solid forward capable of scoring and killing penalties. If the Blackhawks become sellers, three teams are identified as potential suitors: the Washington Capitals, who could use him on their third line for secondary offense; the Tampa Bay Lightning, seeking forward depth and penalty kill options; and the Detroit Red Wings, looking to bolster their wing position.