Despite hopes for a longer tenure in the Windy City, Chicago Blackhawks forward Taylor Hall knows the writing is on the wall regarding his future with the organization.

According to Scott Powers of The Athletic, “Taylor Hall is the likeliest Blackhawks player to appeal to contending teams at the deadline.” Powers believes this also makes him the most likely to be traded by the team.

Chicago Blackhawks forward Taylor Hall is expected to be in he lineup. Forward Craig Smith is day-to-day with a back injury. Jessi Pierce: Colorado Avalanche forward Jonathan Drouin returned to the lineup after missing Wednesday’s game with an upper-body injury.