Kevin Allen of USA Today has an extensive review of last week’s trade between the Thrashers and the Blackhawks. A teaser:
If the Atlanta Thrashers wanted a player who could create buzz in the marketplace, they got him in Dustin Byfuglien. If the Thrashers wanted a player who could add intimidation, size and toughness to a lineup that has smaller scorers, they got him in Byfuglien.
If the Thrashers wanted a player who could play on their top line and score 20-plus goals, they might or might not have him in Byfuglien.
Read the rest here.