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Report: Hawks Interested In Meszaros

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With the NHL trade deadline looming just after the olympic break, a recent report says that the Chicago Blackhawks my have some interest in Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Andrej Meszaros.

Recent reports, from the Chicago Sun-Times and repeated by TSN and others, have speculated that the Chicago Blackhawks may be interested in trading for Meszaros, who on Saturday night scored the OT winner against the Calgary Flames.

One trade possibility, reported by Canada's TSN, says the Hawks have interest in Andrei Meszaros, a defenseman for the Tampa Bay Lightning.

To get him, TSN surmises, the Hawks might have to part with forwardKris Versteeg, forward Patrick Sharp or young defenseman Cam Barker. Other sources say the Hawks might go after the Carolina HurricanesNiclas Wallin, the Los Angeles KingsSean O'Donnell or the DucksScott Niedermayer.

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Could It Work?:

Well, it may actually make sense. First off, the trading of defenseman Niclas Wallin to the San Jose Sharks (whom the Hawks had interest in) narrows their options. It also makes sense because of the salary cap hit of Blackhawks forwards Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, as well as defenseman Brian Campbell and goaltender Cristobal Huet. Blackhawks management knows that they must make salary cap room in order to have the depth to compete every year, as well as keep their superstar players around.

The Bottom Line Is:

Anything can happen. We all know that there are some fans out there who are dissatisfied with the play of Meszaros. He just hasn't seemed to be all he was hyped up to be when he was in Ottawa. When he got traded to Tampa Bay we were expecting a promising young defenseman who could play well in his own end and put up modest numbers offensively, and at times, it seems he is doing neither.

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Can anyone seriously justify taking on Meszaros and his $4m cap hit? He was signed to that figure on the back of a few years scoring well in Ottawa, but since coming over he’s not lived up to it at all – and it’s not like he’s been on top of it defensively (team worst -12 on the year, with only 11 points).

Still change of scenary ’n all… now if only we could get Picard back….

I should be sound asleep... but it's more fun to watch the Hockey!

by taiter42 on Feb 10, 2010 10:07 AM EST reply actions  

I love it.

You lay a few hits over the course of 20 games and you’re a hero in this town.

Plus minus means very little, statistically, if you want to see the true story on Meszaros, look at his shots taken/shots blocked stats for his career and you’ll see that this side of Meszaros is a side that has never really been seen before. Hes not a bad defenseman, and I can almost guarantee he’ll rebound in a big way with a coaching system that can better utilize his offensive and defensive prowess.

by BrokeBearMountain on Feb 10, 2010 10:17 PM EST up reply actions  

As much as I would to see it...

…I don’t see how Chicago can afford him. They are already looking at salary cap problems for next season and trading sharp or versteeg for Meszaros actually adds more salary to their cap number.

I think the play of Lundin and Smaby has made Andrej expendable so if they can find a taker, and get an offensive asset in return – by all means go for it!

by Lightningfan7609 on Feb 11, 2010 9:30 AM EST reply actions  

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