“It’s not just teams making playoff runs. You’ve got teams who are looking for that certain age group, that 22-to-26 age group. If a player is starting to pop, many teams will have interest in that, whether you’re rebuilding or whether you’re trying to win a (Stanley) Cup. He kind of fits both sides because of his age, No. 1, and No. 2 his cap number is not super high because he didn’t have (arbitration) rights this season or next season.
Brandon Hagel’s age, salary and on-ice instincts make him an attractive trade target. But the Chicago Blackhawks winger hopes ‘to be here for a really long time.’
