Bowman adds size, toughness to Blackhawks roster
From Brian Hedger of NHL.com: "... this is likely the team Chicago will start training camp with ... a lot of new faces that will add ... grit and in some cases downright nastiness." Quotes from Quenneville, Bowman, and Toews, who says Brunette and Carcillo will also add "personality" to the locker room.
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Tim S.
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More of the same.
Not worth another fan shot, but this article from Adam Jahns at the Sun-Times also says Bowman is done, with the only possible exception an unlikely trade for Campoli. Jahns does a better job of summarizing the personnel, though:
Forwards (14)
Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, Marian Hossa, Dave Bolland and Patrick Sharp will continue to lead the way up front. Michael Frolik, Viktor Stalberg and Bryan Bickell are expected to build on their experience from last season.
The team is counting on young forwards Marcus Kruger and Ben Smith to emerge as reliable players and help out at center. It’s taking a wait-and-see approach with trade acquisition Rostislav Olesz, but new guys Andrew Brunette, Jamal Mayers and Daniel Carcillo will be counted on in various capacities.
Defensemen (8)
The Hawks have eight players signed, with Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook, Niklas Hjalmarsson, Nick Leddy and John Scott returning.
Veteran Steve Montador has become part of the Hawks’ future with a four-year deal. Lepisto and Sean O’Donnell, who received one-year deals, round out the group, which is already deeper than last year.
























