Blackhawks Place Ilya Mikheyev's Negotiating Rights on Trade Block

The Chicago Blackhawks have officially placed the negotiating rights for forward Ilya Mikheyev on the trade block. This move signals that the team is exploring potential avenues to move the player's rights before he hits the open market. As of May 18, 2026, no further details regarding potential suitors or the status of contract discussions have been disclosed. The organization is actively looking to capitalize on his rights as part of their current roster management strategy.