So what trades were a give away? Do you mean for draft picks? Alrighty then.

You do know Florida for years spent too the salary floor, if that's not tanking i don't know what is
- BetweenTheDots

That is simply not true. They have tried to win since they came into the league.

Their drafting has been mostly bad, especially through the early 00's.

Some morning rumblings in The Athletic from Powers and Lazarus on what they're "hearing"...

From what we’ve heard from league sources, it doesn’t sound like the Blackhawks are sold enough on Martin Necas to 1. consider an offer sheet and 2. consider acquiring him and then signing him to a lucrative long-term deal. The Blackhawks are going to be really selective, especially outside their own prospect pool, on whom they add to the long-term rebuild.

The Blackhawks are intrigued by Necas, but the Carolina Hurricanes aren’t in the market for picks and prospects. The Hurricanes, with newly installed general manager Eric Tulsky in charge, would strongly prefer NHL-ready talent in exchange for Necas. The 25-year-old was reportedly frustrated with his usage in Carolina, particularly his inability to gain traction on the top line and the top power-play unit, but he scored 52 goals over the last two seasons. He’s been a significant player for the Hurricanes. Chicago doesn’t exactly have a lot of win-now talent to spare, so Carolina would have to be quite underwhelmed by the other offers out there to start seriously considering a pick-heavy package from the Blackhawks. It’s not inconceivable, but it’s a longer shot.
- HawkintheD

I don't get the Necas fascination. He'd be nice to have on Bedards wing but he hasn't consistently produced and now they have two centers who can only start on the o zone.

I’d be wary of guys who want out of their teams, especially guys who feel they were slighted because other players or prospects outperformed them. What happens if Necas is acquired and Moore and Nazar prove themselves and get the prime playing time! Well we know, Necas will want out again. It’s probably just as well Chicago doesn’t have what Carolina needs.
- paulr

He just hasn't put up the numbers to warrant a big money deal or dictate how or where he plays.

I don't get it.

Sure the talent pool is diluted in the NHL and the cap makes things weird but I don't think the market is that big for him in terms of big money or top line center spots.