RStar

Hope they dont trade Barker. He could be the guy they're looking for in the long run, just needs 2-3 more years of development.

hockeyboy14

The Chicago Blackhawks continue their search for a veteran offensive-minded defenseman and could have a deal in place by Monday.

The Blackhawks are supposedly pursuing several options, with the likes of Colorado's John-Michael Liles, Toronto's Bryan McCabe [presently injured] and Pavel Kubina, Tampa Bay's Dan Boyle [currently still inactive], and Anaheim's Francois Beauchemin leading the list of potential targets.

It is believed the Blackhawks are willing to move young blueliner Cam Barker and forward Tuomo Ruutu in exchange for a veteran rearguard.

Blackhawks GM Dale Tallon acknowledged earlier this week that he is actively involved in various discussions in an attempt to upgrade his roster.
"There's a strong possibility there will be a trade shortly," Tallon told the Chicago Tribune earlier this week. "We're looking to get more of a veteran on the back end to help our kids and somebody who fits into our plans."

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untouchable21

Bryan Campbell to Chicago for Tuomo Ruutu and Dustin Byfuglien

or

Dan Boyle to Chicago for Cam Barker and Troy Brouwer.

Chris_1968

Lets not forget the missused rangers Paul Mara who will also become a UFA and with 3 mill contract for this season and past success on the Power Play and with a better then average point shot he could be had cheap i believe. He might just need a change with a decent coach.