Hockey: It appears Chicago is frantically working on preparations to tap the free agent market. The Blackhawks are in the process of trading Dustin "Big Buff" Byfuglien to the Atlanta Thrashers. What a fun move! This is how it breaks down:
To Atlanta
Byfuglien, Sopel, Eager, Aliu
To Chicago
24th and 54th overall pick at the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, Marty Reasoner, and Jeremy Morin.
My take is that Atlanta, a struggling organization from the top to bottom, is picking up three (four?) guys with massive hearts. That is an ideal situation for up and coming players like F Evander Kane (18) and D Zach Bogosian (22). Moreover, this could spur on more seasoned players, like Afinogenov and Antropov.
Chicago appears to be gearing up for the free agent market. Getting picks and ensuring that players who will be costing them more are on the out spells cap space and motive. I wouldn't be shocked if we start to hear more about Chicago's interest in big name free agents.
This trade isn't final yet.
Also, this gets Big Buff away from Vancouver and closer to Philly.
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