The Chicago Blackhawks signed defenseman Brent Seabrook to a five-year, $29 million contract extension two seasons ago. With three years still to go on the deal, have we seen the best of Seabrook at age 28?
Let's hope not.
I was quick to tout Seabrook as the team's top dog on the blue line in the 2011-12 season, the first year on his extension. It's hard to make that same claim after this past season.
Duncan Keith's longtime mate on defense had his moments while his Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup. That said, there were many times when Seabrook bore little resemblance to the player who earned the big bucks not so long ago.
Some big goals in the playoffs certainly take some of the stink off of Seabrook's 2012-13 campaign. However, to say he had an up-and-down regular season is not a stretch.
In 47 games, Seabrook's scoring numbers weren't bad. The guy had eight goals to go with a dozen assists. In a full season, he may well have eclipsed his offensive numbers from the season before.
At times, however, Seabrook appeared to be dragging something behind him on the ice. His time on ice wa ...
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Chicago Blackhawks: Has Brent Seabrook Reached His Peak or Can He Bounce Back?
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