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Kevin Allen Reviews The Thrashers - Blackhawks Trade

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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.

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