So does that mean the trade isn't happening or not? I'm confused.

I do watch games, but you can look at stats, too. You simple can't be bad defensively and put up a +28.

 

He is much better defensively than his reputation said when the Hawks signed him. Is he a top-10 defensive defensemen in the NHL? No. But he didn't hurt us this year in the least.

Plus/minus is the most overrated stat in hockey anyway.

 

In his own end, playing defense, he is indeed bad. His coverage is awful, and he's soft as hell behind the line and in front of the net.

 

His puck moving once he has it is good, as is his play in the neutral and offensive zones, but actual defense in his zone, not good.

 

 

So does that mean the trade isn't happening or not? I'm confused.

There's mixed reports. Some say he was asked last night to waive his NTC and he said no. Others say he never declined anything. Others are saying that there a numerous teams in play, including the Canucks.

There's mixed reports. Some say he was asked last night to waive his NTC and he said no. Others say he never declined anything. Others are saying that there a numerous teams in play, including the Canucks.

 

So this could really be happening? Holy crap

Also appears that Brouwer has been on the table all day. May be dealt to Ottawa for a 2nd rounder?

You can't deny that he helped the Blackhawks immensely when he came back though.

Well, yeah, which means he's better than John Scott, Nick Boynton, and Jordan Hendry...never denied that.

Brouwer to the Capitals for the 26th pick.

 

Brouwer to the Capitals for the 26th pick.

 

Wow. That's higher than I would have thought.

Wow. That's higher than I would have thought.

Considering they were basically asking for a 2nd, that's petty damn good value. They must have some big plans.

Hawks pick Mark McNeill with 18th overall pick. Compared to Manny Malhotra. Physically ready at 18 years old according to Pierre.

Someone probably playing next year in the Jrs I take it?

Wow, what value the Hawks got for a 7th-round draftee in Troy Brouwer years later, eh? Not too shabby.

 

Interested to see who the Hawks will now pick at 26.

Brouwer is pretty replaceable as a power forward by Beach, so that was a great value trade by the Hawks.

Brouwer is pretty replaceable as a power forward by Beach, so that was a great value trade by the Hawks.

Beach has a LONG way to go.

 

I'm fine moving Brouwer.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftprospectdetail...437&tab=scr

 

NHL Central Scouting’s Blair MacDonald

“One thing I like about him is that he's a right-handed center, which is good to have. He's really composed and has a real pro-style game. He has a nice touch, can dish, and has nice, soft passes. His on-ice awareness is very good and he's paid attention to detail at both ends of the rink. He has good defensive-zone coverage as well as being offensive at the other end. All around I think he's got a real solid game I think his offensive game will improve the older he gets and the more confident he gets. I think he'll be a better offensive player than he's showing right now. He's good at both ends of the rink. He comes down low and helps out defensively.”

 

Port McNeil GM Bruno Campese

“He's one of those kids that has the ability to do so many different things, he's got so much upside to him. ... He's a powerful skater and has great hockey sense. He's got very good basic skills and he's got the ability to be a real tough person to play against. He's got the mental capabilities to understand the game as well . . . I really believe he has all the attributes. He's got certain gifts that other players just don't have. That really bodes well for playing in the NHL.”

Tweets a'flyin that Soups has agreed to waive his NTC to go to Florida.

TSNBobMcKenzie Bob McKenzie

CHI's Brian Campbell has agreed to waive his no trade to go to the Florida Panthers. Details to follow.

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TSNBobMcKenzie Bob McKenzie

CHI's Brian Campbell has agreed to waive his no trade to go to the Florida Panthers. Details to follow.

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YESSSS!!!!!!!!!!! So much cap room freed up

Dale Tallon, Chicago LOVES you so much right now! Thanks for taking the horrible contract you originally signed!

Dale Tallon, Chicago LOVES you so much right now! Thanks for taking the horrible contract you originally signed!

Seems to be poetic justice.

Rostislav Olesz is one of the guys coming back to the Hawks. 25 year old F, 7th overall pick in 2004.

phillip danault, the hawks new lw pick, is on nhl radio.

per Tim Sassone:

 

Winger Rostislav Olesz and center Steven Reinprecht coming back from Florida for Campbell, per multiple sources. #blackhawks

Rostislav Olesz is one of the guys coming back to the Hawks. 25 year old F, 7th overall pick in 2004.

 

I like it!!! The Big O!