Posts About "Brian Campbell"
Blackhawks' Disappointing History of Recycling Players
July 7th, 2019 Following some of the best years in Chicago Blackhawks history, the franchise entered into a two-season playoff drought, which left fans old and new wondering how long it would take for the team to become serious contenders again. Then, this offseason, the Blackhawks announced that Andrew Shaw—who won the Stanley Cup with Chicago in...
Brian Campbell: Class from Beginning to End
July 21st, 2017 After a 17-year NHL career spanning four different teams, Brian Campbell retired this week. The 38-year-old defenseman announced his decision as well as his plans to join the Chicago Blackhawks’ front office staff as a special advisor in business and hockey relations. Campbell was willing to take a ‘hometown discount’ to...
Recap: Toews Carries Blackhawks past Canucks
January 22nd, 2017 The Chicago Blackhawks and Vancouver Canucks both entered the United Center with a two-game winning streak. With two points, the Blackhawks would once again be tied for first in the Western Conference, while the Canucks had their sights set on continuing to climb the standings into a playoff position. The 2011 Western Conference...
2006-07 Sabres: Where Are They Now?
October 22nd, 2016 The 2016-17 NHL season marks the 10-year anniversary of the Buffalo Sabres' Presidents' Trophy season. After a strong showing in the 2005-06 playoffs, the Sabres had a lot of momentum heading into the 2006-07 season. Under the leadership of former co-captains Chris Drury and Daniel Briere, Buffalo put up an impressive 53-22-7...
Blackhawks Roster Preview: Defensemen
September 28th, 2016 In more ways than one, Chicago's defensive unit is moving in the opposite direction of its forward group. While salary cap issues pushed out several talented players up front this offseason, Stan Bowman saved enough room to add Brian Campbell and Michal Kempny to shore up the blueline. And while the previously previewed forward unit is...
Florida Panthers Looking to Add Defenseman on PTO
September 3rd, 2016 The Florida Panthers are looking to add a veteran defenseman to their roster on a professional tryout offer (PTO) per general manager Tom Rowe, as reported by Harvey Fialkov of the Sun Sentinal. The Panthers are coming off of an interesting offseason in terms of defensive...
Seabrook and TVR Will Benefit from Campbell Signing
July 24th, 2016 The Blackhawks' signing of Brian Campbell to a one-year, $1.5 million contract this offseason has been widely regarded as one of the best free agent signings this offseason. The veteran defender is coming off five solid seasons with the Florida Panthers where he appeared in every regular season game and helped Aaron Ekblad develop into...
Blackhawks Sign Campbell
July 1st, 2016 After five seasons apart following the 2010 Stanley Cup victory, the Chicago Blackhawks and Brian Campbell are finally reunited. The team traded Campbell to the Florida Panthers in a move that was widely accepted as a cap-crunch maneuver following their Cup victory. With the Stanley Cup window still wide open for Chicago, and Campbell...
10 Former Sabres Hitting Free Agency
July 1st, 2016 Free agency begins today and there are many names hitting the market that may interest the Buffalo Sabres. Now that Steven Stamkos has re-signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Sabres' GM Tim Murray needs to look elsewhere to fill the holes on his roster. Buffalo has a projected $18 million in salary cap space so the team has plenty...
Could the Hawks Still Move Marcus Kruger?
June 27th, 2016 The center ice position was one of the strongest for the Chicago Blackhawks just a few weeks ago. A group headlined by Jonathan Toews and supported by the likes of Artem Anisimov, Teuvo Teravainen, and Marcus Kruger boasted an impressive mix of two-way play and dazzling offensive skill. However, the recent loss of the promising...
Yandle Signs with the Panthers: A Perfect Pairing
June 23rd, 2016 Yandle Signs This evening, Pierre LeBrun announced that Kieth Yandle officially signed with the Florida Panthers. Just days ago, the Panthers acquired the rights to the impending free agent from the Rangers for two picks, a 6th rounder in this year's draft and a conditional 4th rounder, next season, if he were to sign with his new...
NHL Rumors (June 22): Sabres, Shattenkirk, Malkin and More!
June 22nd, 2016 The rumor mill is one of the most controversial areas for a hockey fan. Different names on different days make for the most interesting conversations around the water cooler. The daily rumor roundup takes a look at some of the latest rumors making waves, and shares them all in one place so you don't have to search around. Let's take a...
Brian Campbell Will Head to Free Agency
June 21st, 2016 The Florida Panthers are unlikely to sign defenseman Brian Campbell, said Florida general manager Tom Rowe on a conference call Monday. The team and the possession-driving veteran defender have not come close in negotiations and that likely means that the Panthers are moving on, at least until Campbell is able to see what the market...
