The Blackhawks have traded reserve defenseman Aaron Johnson to the Calgary Flames for left wing Kyle Greentree.
This will likely pave the way for a forward call up with both Dave Bolland and Ben Eager out for Thursdays contest in Detroit(look for Evan Brophy or Jack Skille). Greentree is a mid level prospect with some upside. He's put up pretty big numbers in the AHL. Expect him to bounce between Rockford and Chicago, filling in when injuries occur. The Hawks have a good history with players like Greentree, who are often victims of depth. Patrick Sharp and Kris Versteeg are good examples of players who were acquired for very little, and have become major parts of the Hawks core.
The Blackhawks official press release is below:
Blackhawks Acquire Greentree From Calgary
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Greentree, 25, appeared in two games with the Flames last season,
spending the majority of the campaign with the AHL's Quad City Flames
where he led the club with career highs in goals (39) and points (76)
while appearing in 79 of 80 regular-season contests. Greentree, who was
on the roster of Calgary's AHL affiliate in Abbotsford, British
Columbia at the time of the trade, has been held scoreless in four
career National Hockey League matchups, which includes two with the
Philadelphia Flyers in 2007-08.
The Victoria, British Columbia native has recorded 126 points (65G,
61A) and 148 penalty minutes in 159 career AHL regular-season games in
parts of three professional seasons with the Philadelphia Phantoms
(2006-08) and Quad City (2008-09). Prior to turning pro, Greentree
skated for three seasons at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks (CCHA),
racking up 41 goals, 60 assists, 101 points and 167 penalty minutes in
115 career games.
Johnson, who has not appeared in any games with the Blackhawks this
season, tallied eight points (3G, 5A) in 38 matchups with the club last
season, his first as a member of the organization after signing as a
free agent on July 15, 2008.
Jay Zawaski is the Executive Producer of the Danny Mac Show (M-F 9am-1pm) on WSCR, 670 The Score.
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