Hjalmarsson had a partial no-trade clause in his contract, meaning he had to submit a list of 10 teams to which the Hawks could trade him. ""These moves were not based just on one playoff round," Bowman said.
"Brandon can play a few different roles on our team — special teams, he does it all. "Niklas' contributions to the three Stanley Cup championship teams are well known but his dependability as a teammate, selfless attitude and the way he represented the Chicago Blackhawks on and off the ice are what made him such a beloved member of the organization," Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman said. He scored at least 30 goals in each of his two campaigns with the Hawks.While the Hawks know Saad can be a fit — especially playing on a line with Jonathan Toews, who has seen his production dip the last two seasons without Saad — they are making a big bet on the 6-foot-4, 212-pound Murphy being a top-four defenseman of the future.In separate moves the Hawks made official just 51 minutes apart Friday morning, Bowman traded defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson and winger Artemi Panarin and is bringing back winger Brandon Saad.The Hawks traded Hjalmarsson to the Coyotes for defenseman Connor Murphy, whom the Hawks have had their eye on for a while, and forward prospect Laurent Dauphin.But Bowman was thrilled to bring back Saad, 24, who helped the Hawks hoist the Cup in 2013 and 2015. "Murphy has five years remaining on a six-year deal that carries a cap hit of $3.85 million while Hjalmarsson had two years left at a cap hit of $4.1 million, so the Hawks save a bit of cap room.Long-term contract stability played a big part in the trades, according to Bowman, and the Hawks are getting younger on defense in acquiring the 24-year-old Murphy for the 30-year old Hjalmarsson.In the deals, the Hawks are trading two players in Hjalmarsson and Panarin who had two years left on their contracts for players who have four years (Saad) and five years remaining (Murphy) and make similar money.Saad said he spoke with Toews shortly after the Hawks made the trade. The Hawks bowed out of the playoffs in part because of their defense and after losing Hjalmarsson, and Trevor van Riemsdyk to the expansion draft this week, the defense is going to have a different look. We really like his size, his physicality, his overall game. "He made his debut in Chicago in 2008 and quietly established himself as one of the toughest competitors in franchise history. Mock Draft (Entry Draft Simulator) Men får grotta ner sig i … He played 73 games this season and had 18 points (five goals, 13 assists). "Connor is a very impressive young man ... a special guy," Bowman said. Bienvenido a NHL.com, el sitio oficial de la National Hockey LeagueWelcome to NHL.com, the official site of the National Hockey LeagueДобро пожаловать на NHL.com, официальный сайт Национальной хоккейной лигиVälkommen till NHL.com, NHL:s officiella web-sidaHjalmarsson, 30, played 10 seasons with Chicago, which took him in the fourth round (No.
But Bowman isn't afraid to embrace change — and he reminded everyone of that Friday.Bowman has confidence Patrick Kane can thrive without a teammate who helped him win the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP two seasons ago. The Hawks like Saad's overall game, and could use a big-bodied (6-1, 206 pounds), two-way forward to replace Hossa in the lineup next season.After the Predators swept the Blackhawks out of the playoffs in the first round, general manager Stan Bowman vowed to make significant changes for next season.Saad has 55 goals over the last two seasons and four years remaining on a six-year contract with a cap hit of $6 million. The Zamboni word mark and configuration of the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine are registered trademarks of Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc.© Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. 2019. All Rights Reserved. All rights reserved.Tervetuloa NHL:n viralliselle nettisivustolle NHL.comiinVitajte na NHL.com, oficiálnych stránkach National Hockey LeagueMurphy has five years remaining on a six-year, $23.1 million contract that has an average annual value of $3.85 million.Hjalmarsson has two years remaining on a five-year, $20.5 million contract that has an average annual value of $4.1 million, according to CapFriendly.com. We want to continue to be in the top echelon and pushing to win a Stanley Cup every season.
Trade Coverage Niklas Hjalmarsson traded to Coyotes by Blackhawks 30-year-old acquired by Arizona for defenseman Connor Murphy, forward Laurent Dauphin Change is not always easy, but I think it's necessary. He is scheduled to make $745,000 next season.NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League.