The Tampa Bay Lightning do not have the results to show for the effort halfway through their four-game road trip, but coach Jon Cooper and his group like the on-ice showing.

The Chicago Blackhawks are already looking ahead to the March 7 trade deadline with some options to deal off their current roster. Two early candidates are forwards Ryan Donato and Taylor Hall.

As the floundering Blackhawks continue to struggle, they could be close to trading a particular former Connor Bedard linemate.