[Leverage]

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=532495

Traded away big Buff, the best power forward in the league. FIRE SALE.

[OTL]

Dumb move. Buff's like a black Lindross without the concussion problems or massive salary... The kind of player that comes along once a decade. Stan didn't even make himself much cap space, this is just an idiotic trade the team will regret for years to come.

[sundin4prez]

great trade for chi.... get rid of 3 contracts that are and would be heavy against the cap... also trading buf while his stock is high is a smart.... i just surprised they got a 1st and a 2nd pick.... nice going.... atlanta will regret this

[waco66]

thank god...canuck fans are loving this

[Soxsfan9]

thank god...canuck fans are loving this

agreed!!!!!

[Brock Landers]

Sell high..Buy Low

[70kgman]

They had no choice but to free up as much cap space as possible with the cap nightmare they have on their hands. Someone good had to go in the process.

[blueghost]

60 years till next one

[blittydeuce]

they had to do it.

[Ralphie1412]

Buff is loved in chicago, but I think this organization has won the right to get the benefit of the doubt. Bowman knows what he is doing. Everyone complained when Dale left and Savi got fired. But it all worked. I would rather clear up room now and protect everyone else then to keep buff.

Bowman has an obscene amount of draft picks now.

[boeing power]

they needed to cut salary for the cap,it was either buff or patrick sharp, they made the right move

[Ralphie1412]

They will do whatever it takes to protect the future of Toews, Kane, Sharp, Keith, and Seabrook.

Chjarmelson(sp?) and Niemi are going to be signed shortly.

[vassman86]

They will do whatever it takes to protect the future of Toews, Kane, Sharp, Keith, and Seabrook. Chjarmelson(sp?) and Niemi are going to be signed shortly.

That's right. Byfuglien has proven that he can be a big asset in the post-season. But renewing his contract would cost the Blackhawks quite a bit.

[bipolar]

slick move actually, they are getting alot for buff after the one good playoff run he had...

cap space, bottom line

[Ralphie1412]

That's right. Byfuglien has proven that he can be a big asset in the post-season. But renewing his contract would cost the Blackhawks quite a bit.

exactly....I love buff but i dont want any of them going anywhere.

Bipolar 2 good playoffs in a row. He had 11 goals in the playoffs but probably only 15 in the season. I will seriously miss big buff and will never forget him knocking pronger on his ass or when he skated a long the boards to give it to the fans.

I will probably miss him the most if we run into vancouver a gain.

[RevolverOcelot]

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=532495

Traded away big Buff, the best power forward in the league. FIRE SALE.

Not even close. He had a good playoff run, but that's about it.

[boeing power]

They will do whatever it takes to protect the future of Toews, Kane, Sharp, Keith, and Seabrook.

Chjarmelson(sp?) and Niemi are going to be signed shortly.

they will be contenders for a long time with the big 5 for sure

[Donkwin47]

Obviously we don't like letting go of Buffy, but it had to be done. Couldn't keep him after next year anyways.. Nice cap move.

[Ralphie1412]

Donkwin do you live in chicago?

[Deuce]

Best power forward in the league?

Please, he had a good playoffs and happened to be in the right place at the right time. He is decent at best.

[zigomanisinsider]

wow what a stupid trade

[Ralphie1412]

Its really not a stupid trade. It stings cuz we like Buff but its for the best. He will be forgotten come the season opener.

Donkwin if u are from chicago get that colts logo out of your avatar.

[Deuce]

Brent Sopel is more of a loss than Dusty.

[Ralphie1412]

In one sentence Deuce lost all credibility......get real

[goldengreek]

There was no choice because of the cap

The had to move either Sharp. Buf, or, Versteeg.

Versteeg is way too young and has too much upside.

Sharp has been a consintantly good player for years

Byfuglien had one great playoff series. Look at his regular season # 's the last 2-3 years....34. 31 and 36 points

Classic buy low sell high trade.

[Deuce]

In one sentence Deuce lost all credibility......get real

Typical homer. Look at stats not your sleeve.

[goldengreek]

Sopel is 33 yrs old and had one goal and 7 assists in 73 games

[Ralphie1412]

Typical homer. Look at stats not your sleeve.

Cool line bro....you might be the biggest idiot on the board if you think that is true. Sopel was even on the radio the other day saying he understands why some people in chicago dont like him. Hes older, Buff was like 3rd for the conn smythe.

[Ralphie1412]

Sopel is 33 yrs old and had one goal and 7 assists in 73 games

So deuce even "looking at the stats not my sleeve" how is sopel better than buff or more valuable.

[Brock Landers]

blackhawks will be loaded for YEARS

[FrozenMAN]

stupid trade??????? opens up over 5 million for the salary cap so we can pay all of those performance bonuses that everyone got after this past year...i do agree that i hate to see big buff leave, but i'd CERTAINLY rather get rid of him than versteeg and burish and bolland.....with the #8 pick i think we can certainly pick up a kid that can get some ice time in a year or 2 and the old man marty reasoner shows that madden also won't most likely be coming back as he's expected to make a decent amount this year to if he returns....

either way, the core and heart of the team and the countless number of studs on this team remain and are locked in for a LOOONG time so no worries for me yet....

[Deuce]

So deuce even "looking at the stats not my sleeve" how is sopel better than buff or more valuable.

Take a look around the league and see what most of the better teams have. Defense. Sopel has been banged up, yes, when he is healthy he is top 20 in the league.

[Deuce]

blackhawks will be loaded for YEARS

Stick to ACDC. Let people that know what they are talking about speak. Don't pollute fukkin threads.

The blackhawks will do ok, still contend for titles but won't be LOADED.

[Ralphie1412]

Take a look around the league and see what most of the better teams have. Defense. Sopel has been banged up, yes, when he is healthy he is top 20 in the league.

Seabrook and Keith and Chjarmleson will do the trick.

Stick to ACDC. Let people that know what they are talking about speak. Don't pollute fukkin threads. The blackhawks will do ok, still contend for titles but won't be LOADED.

They already are loaded.....Kane, Toews, Seabrook, Keith, Sharp...if Niemi keeps improving they are on their way to defending the title.

[Deuce]

Seabrook and Keith and Chjarmleson will do the trick. They already are loaded.....Kane, Toews, Seabrook, Keith, Sharp...if Niemi keeps improving they are on their way to defending the title.

Sharp is gone. Next to be traded. I am witnessed this first hand as a Wings fan. The league is too staked to rely on a select few.

Zetterberg, Datsyuk, Franzen, Lidstrom, Rafalski, they can't do everything. Niemi is the key factor, if he stays playing well, Chicago will be ok. I don't see Niemi being as dominant. He surely wasn't in the regular season.