Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dale Tallon and what is his connection to the Blackhawks?
Dale Tallon was the Blackhawks GM from 2005-2009 and was responsible for building the dynasty by drafting Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane, while also signing players like Marian Hossa and Patrick Sharp. He is now with the Florida Panthers and looking for veteran defensemen with playoff experience.
What kind of veteran defenseman are the Panthers looking for?
According to Tallon, the Panthers want someone with playoff experience who can help in crucial situations and give confidence to younger players. He specifically mentioned needing someone who has "been through it before" to help with inexperience that cost them last season.
How did the Blackhawks trade Brian Campbell in 2011?
The Blackhawks traded Campbell to Dale Tallon's Florida Panthers in exchange for winger Rotislav Olesz. Campbell was making $7.14 million with five years left and a no-movement clause, making it seem almost impossible to trade him at the time.
What would a potential Brent Seabrook trade to Florida look like?
The proposed trade would send Seabrook and the Blackhawks' 69th pick in the 2018 NHL Draft to Florida in exchange for winger Jamie McGinn. This would save the Blackhawks about $3.5 million in cap space while adding a draft pick to sweeten the deal.
How would trading Seabrook help the Blackhawks' salary cap situation?
Trading Seabrook's $6.875 million cap hit for McGinn's $3.33 million would free up significant cap space for the Blackhawks to pursue big free agents like John Carlson or Evander Kane. It would also allow their #8 draft pick to immediately step into the lineup and add youth to the veteran core.