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.

The Blackhawks should be big sellers at the NHL trade deadline and the degree to which they sell separates their dream and nightmare scenarios