UPDATE 11:37PM: From the sounds of it, the trade will be Byfuglien and Brent Sopel for Nylander. The Hawks need a #2 Center under Toews, and with Backstrom and Fedorov, the Caps don’t need theirs. Giangreco on ABC chicago mentioned that this is the likely trade and would happen tommorow.

We’ll have more on this as it develops, but for now, this is basically what has been said.

Though a team spokesman denied a trade had been made moments before Thursday’s game against the Dallas Stars, there were signs that something was in the works to acquire Michael Nylander of the Washington Capitals. Forward Dustin Byfuglien came out on the ice for the morning skate and promptly was sent back to the locker room. He had left American Airlines Center before the brief workout was over.

Asked about Byfuglien’s sudden departure, coach Joel Quenneville said, ”We should know more later,” and wouldn’t comment further.

And tonight in an interview with player Dave Bolland…

Bolland: “We’ve bonded a lot and we’ve played great together. It’s sad to see Buff…”

Edzo: (cutting off Bolland) OK, Dave. Thanks a lot for joining us

We’ll keep you posted.