Insider reports say the Chicago Blackhawks have entered the trade market

When thinking about the Blackhawks acquiring a center, one question to ask is what exactly they would be looking for on the market.

The known knowledge is that the team would prefer a young center who could become a big piece of the rebuild in Chicago. Ideally, they would want a player who is already established in the NHL as an impactful player but with room to grow even more.

In a perfect world, the player they acquire would also address their need for more size throughout the forwards in the organization. The team has lots of great skating forwards who are on the smaller side, and it is no secret that adding a power-forward type of player is on the wish list for the Blackhawks.

A player who comes to mind as being a potentially great fit for what the team is looking for is Dylan Cozens of the Buffalo Sabres.

The seventh overall pick in 2019 by Buffalo is coming off a setback year where he only scored 18 goals after scoring 31 the year prior.

A player of Cozen's caliber seems more like a pipe dream for the Blackhawks, as the Sabres are a team working toward making it back to the playoffs. Though, the Sabres and Cozens alike have struggled to start the season with the six-foot-three-inch center only having two assists.

While it is unlikely the Blackhawks end up with a player like Cozens, this archetype of player is one that could benefit the team greatly if they are able to acquire one.