Rumor Roundup: Blackhawks prepared to trade

[Capt. Serious]

D-Man & Center being targeted

 

[icehogfan08]

Blackhawks' wish list

Chicago GM Stan Bowman has been working the phones since late November looking to see what’s out there to help his Cup-contending squad.

But it takes two to tango, and right now there’s nothing imminent despite his preference to get it done way before the trade deadline, Bowman told ESPN.com Friday.

Specifically, Bowman said Friday, he would like to acquire a 4-5 defenseman as well as a center that could play in his top-six group.

"We’re kind of looking for a guy that is playing top four on another team but maybe on our team doesn’t have to play in that role," Bowman said. "We’d like to upgrade on our third pairing."

Up front, while the Hawks have tried Patrick Kane at center and they know Patrick Sharp can also play center, they’d like to bring someone in to play center behind Jonathan Toews.

"Ideally, I’d like to find a center man," Bowman said. "It doesn’t have to be a top center man, but somebody that can play and complement top players."

If the Hawks can’t find a natural center, they’d settle for a winger that can play in the top-six group, Bowman said.

"We don’t have a lot of holes, I like our depth in youth as well, these kids we have can play," Bowman said.

But he’s looking for short-term security and depth, which is what all contending teams need to do.

 

[tbo41fan]

Another comment from that guy I mentioned earlier:

**NHL TRADE RUMORS**Source: Bobby Ryan sweepstakes heating up again (Leafs / Wings / Blackhawks all made offers..) Rangers may jump in #IBN

his name is @incarceratedbob on twitter

 

[Everyday I'm Byfuglien]

Wow, Bowman wants D and a Center.

Who the hell doesn't.

 

[TheChicagoFan]

Saying that Bolland is overrated

 

[tbo41fan]

Saying that Bolland is overrated

You will learn to ignore those posts

Overpayed? Yes
Overrated? No

 

[DewsSox79]

Wow, Bowman wants D and a Center.

Who the hell doesn't.

some teams need it more than others...like the hawks.

 

[tbo41fan]

Defense is a mess right now

that should be priority #1

 

[beardown28]

Trades are very nice.