Chicago Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman capped off a busy week with some stunning Friday moves. The signing of Michael Frolik and the unexpected addition of defenseman Sami Lepisto had barely registered when Bowman confirmed what Lepisto's one-year deal suggested.
Bowman is washing his hands of the Chris Campoli negotiations. This non-signing may be at the top of what could be a wildly successful offseason for the man calling the shots in Chicago.
Bowman signed two of his three high-profile RFA's (Viktor Stalberg and Frolik) this week, retained a couple of prospects (Rob Klinkhammer and Brian Connelly) and picked up a serviceable blueliner at a modest price. While I have nothing personal against Campoli and thought he performed well in his short time with the 'Hawks, I have no problem bidding him adieu.
Why? Cue the analogy...
Suppose you were jonesing for some Lucky Charms late one evening, went to the store right before closing, and found that they were temporarily out of Lucky Charms. You pick up some generic L.C. substitute, it's not the same, but it satisfies your hunger until morning w ...
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