The Blackhawks have multiple pending UFAs, and one of them is forward Ilya Mikheyev. Should the Blackhawks consider extending him?

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The Chicago Blackhawks host the Tampa Bay Lightning on ESPN to kick off Friday’s NHL slate. Tampa Bay is the hottest team in hockey, and my Lightning vs. Blackhawks predictions expect this trend to continue. Read on for my NHL picks for Friday, January 23.

Frank Nazar is set to return to the Chicago Blackhawks lineup for a road game against the Carolina Hurricanes. He has been out since Dec. 20.

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Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin bloodied Oliver Moore in a fight, but the Blackhawks forward later delivered the winning shootout goal.

The Blackhawks aren't sure how the trade deadline will play out yet, but they have some players other teams are showing interest in.