Campbell moving to Windy City: Brian Campbell is bringing some defense to the Chicago Blackhawks. Campbell, the top free-agent defenseman available Tuesday as the free agent market opened, signed an eight-year deal with the Blackhawks -- a young team that already features rising star forwards Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews. Campbell's deal is reportedly worth $7.14 million annually with the total of $57.12 million the richest in team history. "We decided we'd try to make an impact today to give our fans something to get excited about," general manager Dale Tallon said. "When you do that, you're going to overpay, but now we have the resources and the ability to do that." (Updated 07/01/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/26/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Campbell, who spent most of his first eight seasons with the Buffalo Sabres before being dealt to the San Jose Sharks at last season's trade deadline, has 35 goals and 160 assists in 411 regular-season NHL games. Campbell had eight goals, 54 assists and 62 points in 83 games last season. It was a career-year for the veteran defenseman and he cashed in Tuesday. With the addition of Campbell and goalie Cristobal Huet, Chicago becomes a contender in the Western Conference. Campbell might have a slight drop in his numbers coming off a contract year, but he still remains an elite Fantasy defenseman. (Updated 07/01/2008).
No information available at this time.
Campbell moving to Windy City: Brian Campbell is bringing some defense to the Chicago Blackhawks. Campbell, the top free-agent defenseman available Tuesday as the free agent market opened, signed an eight-year deal with the Blackhawks -- a young team that already features rising star forwards Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews. Campbell's deal is reportedly worth $7.14 million annually with the total of $57.12 million the richest in team history. "We decided we'd try to make an impact today to give our fans something to get excited about," general manager Dale Tallon said. "When you do that, you're going to overpay, but now we have the resources and the ability to do that." (Updated 07/01/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/26/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Campbell, who spent most of his first eight seasons with the Buffalo Sabres before being dealt to the San Jose Sharks at last season's trade deadline, has 35 goals and 160 assists in 411 regular-season NHL games. Campbell had eight goals, 54 assists and 62 points in 83 games last season. It was a career-year for the veteran defenseman and he cashed in Tuesday. With the addition of Campbell and goalie Cristobal Huet, Chicago becomes a contender in the Western Conference. Campbell might have a slight drop in his numbers coming off a contract year, but he still remains an elite Fantasy defenseman. (Updated 07/01/2008).
