Chicago Blackhawks forward Bryan Bickell is rumored to be on the trading block, but he expects to be a member of the defending Stanley Cup champions next season.

“I feel like I’m staying. I don’t feel like I’m leaving," Bickell told CSN Chicago's Tracey Myers on Friday.

"I feel comfortable and I’m sure they feel comfortable with what I bring to this team and what I need. I don’t want to say I’m replaceable but hopefully I can stay. I’m looking to come here for training camp as a Blackhawk, and hopefully I can stay that way.”

The Blackhawks have about $230,000 in cap space with restricted free agent forward Marcus Kruger still unsigned. Kruger carried a cap hit of $1.325 million in 2014-15.

Bickell is tuning out the trade talk and preparing to be part of another season in Chicago.

“I have a 10-month-old baby girl, so she keeps me busy. I’m building a house,” he said. “With a short summer, I’m just looking to get back in shape and get focused for next season. It’s going to be another exciting season. We made moves to help out this team in the cap era, so we’re excited.”

The 29-year-old winger is on the books for $4 million in 2015-16 and another $4 million in 2016-17.

Bickell scored 14 goals and added 14 assists last season, his eighth with the Blackhawks.