What a difference five days can make in the world of the Chicago Blackhawks' GM Stan Bowman. Here's what was written by Chicago Breaking Sports on June 25th. Note the Bowman quotes: Bowman said Friday that despite the rumors, many of which focused on winger Kris Versteeg, the Hawks don't have to make any more deals to clear space under the salary cap to sign key restricted … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Trade Versteeg, Contradicting Previous “No More Trades” Statement
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Blackhawks Deal Colin Fraser to Edmonton for Draft Pick
The cap space clearing continues. Yesterday it was the much beloved Dustin Byfuglien, and a couple other veterans. Today, the Chicago Blackhawks have acquired the Edmonton Oilers’ sixth round selection (151st overall) in the 2010 National Hockey League Entry Draft in exchange for center Colin Fraser. The Blackhawks now have 11 total selections in the Draft, including five in … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Deal Colin Fraser to Edmonton for Draft Pick
Blackhawks trade Byfuglien, Eager and More to Atlanta
Looking to free up cap space before this offseason, the Chicago Blackhawks got right to work and made a major trade with the Atlanta Thrashers. The Blackhawks sent Dustin Byfuglien, Ben Eager, Brent Sopel, and prospect Akim Aliu to the Atlanta Thrashers for the a first round (#24 overall) and second round (#54 overall) pick in Friday’s NHL Entry Draft. Chicago also received a … [Read more...] about Blackhawks trade Byfuglien, Eager and More to Atlanta