The Blackhawks may have made a mistake trading away Artem Panarin, but it’s one they could potentially rectify.



The Blackhawks would be “very seriously considered” by Panarin if he were to become an unrestricted free agent after next season, according to a source.



Panarin’s agent Dan Milstein wouldn’t comment on the possibility of Panarin returning to the Blackhawks or anything about Panarin’s future when reached on Friday.



The Blackhawks traded Panarin to the Columbus Blue Jackets as part of a package deal that brought Brandon Saad back to Chicago in June 2017.



Panarin, 26, has been unwilling to negotiate a new contract with the Blue Jackets. He also recently set a Sept. 13 deadline for a new deal to happen this season. The Athletic’s Aaron Portzline has been reporting on Panarin’s situation throughout the offseason.



Panarin chose the Blackhawks over a number of other suitors as a free agent...