Where things stand between Blackhawks, Ilya Mikheyev: Interest and pragmatism

The Chicago Blackhawks want to re-sign forward Ilya Mikheyev. There’s no mistaking that: Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson said it at the trade deadline. He said it again after the Blackhawks’ season. That remains the case today.Mikheyev, who can become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, has also said he’s open to re-signing with the Blackhawks. He’s enjoyed his time on and off the ice with them over two seasons.Advertisement