The Chicago Blackhawks weren't satisfied with a 5-4 shootout victory over Phoenix to make headlines Thursday night. General manager Stan Bowman stayed up late and pulled off what may be the biggest in-season trade in his tenure with the Blackhawks.
As reported on NHL.com, Chicago has re-acquired forward Kris Versteeg from the Florida Panthers. Versteeg, a well-traveled 27-year-old, is back with the team for whom he helped win the 2010 Stanley Cup.
This is a stunning development and a bit out of character for Bowman, who holds on to prospects like canteens in the desert. The 'Hawks GM sent Florida forward Jimmy Hayes and defenseman Dylan Olsen in exchange for Versteeg and minor-league forward Philippe Lefebvre.
Obviously, Bowman wanted Versteeg back in the fold, but why? How is this move going to impact the Blackhawks, who inched closer to the top of the Western Conference with Thursday's win?
Roster moves came earlier in the day when Chicago announced that Michal Handzus was going on injured reserve. Alex Broadhurst, who has 11 points in 16 games with Rockford this season, was recalled by the team in a corresponding move.
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