Barnaby, Arnason on the move?
Tuesday night's game against Columbus could have Matthew Barnaby's last game with the Blackhawks, reports the Chicago Tribune.
Barnaby and Hawks center Tyler Arnason are expected to be traded by tomorrow's 3pm ET trade deadline.
According to the Tribune, the Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens are pursuing Barnaby, who has notched six goals, 15 assists and 155 penalty minutes this season.
As for Arnason, the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers all appear to have interest.
Arnason has registered 13 goals and 28 assists in 63 games for the Blackhawks this season.
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Leafs interested in Arnason?
The Maple Leafs are supposedly looking to bolster their lineup for a playoff run and appear to be seeking help at both ends of the rink.
While various reports have suggested that the Leafs are mainly interested in upgrading their blueline, as they have been linked to the likes of Washington's Brendan Witt and St. Louis' Eric Weinrich, the Chicago Daily Herald claims they may have their sights set on Blackhawks center Tyler Arnason.
Arnason's days with the Blackhawks are rumored to be numbered, and his name continues to pop up in trade speculation.
Citing a source, the Daily Herald reports the Leafs are searching for offensive help and are offering center Nik Antropov.