Blackhawks sign Rozsival

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http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=405036

The Chicago Blackhawks agreed to terms with defenceman Michal Rozsival on a one-year contract on Tuesday.

Rozsival recorded one goal and 13 points and a +8 plus/minus rating in 54 regular-season games with the Phoenix Coyotes last season. The Vlasim, Czech Republic, native helped Phoenix reach the 2012 Western Conference Final for the first time in franchise history, posting 31 hits and 28 blocked shots in 15 games.

The 34-year-old blueliner has appeared in 756 career regular-season National Hockey League games, tallying 260 points and 589 PIM in 12 seasons with the Penguins, New York Rangers and Coyotes. He has reached the Stanley Cup playoffs seven times, notching 14 points in 52 games.

Rozsival has twice represented his country at the World Championship, including a gold medal run at the 2010 World Championship in Cologne where he collected two assists in nine games.

Kuc reported 1 year at $2mil

(Assist goes to IceHogFan who made me aware of the signing)

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I like this signing. It adds quality depth to the blueline and the Blackhawks definitely have a pretty deep blueline at this point. He isn't afraid to throw his body around (although he doesn't as much as he used to), should help the PK, and is willing to block shots.

I really think, more than ever, that we see Hammer or Montador leave Chicago by the time the season starts (whenever that happens).

[b1e9a8r5s]

An actual move. Wow.

Decent depth guy. Probably means goodbye to Monty or Hammer.

[ds637]

Very good move, much better than our depth signings of last year. Guy can actually play 3/4 without hurting you and is a great 5/6/PK guy

[Assman22]

I like this signing. It adds quality depth to the blueline and the Blackhawks definitely have a pretty deep blueline at this point. He isn't afraid to throw his body around (although he doesn't as much as he used to), should help the PK, and is willing to block shots.

I really think, more than ever, that we see Hammer or Montador leave Chicago by the time the season starts (whenever that happens).

At the very least, it could mean Monty hits LTIR. JJ thinks it could be Leddy or Hammer in a package for E. Kane. I heard from a friend at the Hawks it could be Leddy for PK Subban. Much rather, E. Kane of course but I'd gladly take Subban for Leddy.

[DeyAce]

A home run imo

[CubbieKid17]

I like this signing a lot. I think it means at least one of Leddy, Hjalmarsson, or Montador gets traded. I'd love to see us pull off a trade for Evander Kane. With us signing Rozsival and Winnipeg needing a defenseman with Zach Bogosian out for the first few months of the season, the time is right to make a good offer for Evander Kane. I really hope this is the thought process with this signing, but even if it isn't, I still really like the signing.

[smokeosama]

Good signing that could open the door for a trade opportunity too.

[icehogfan08]

Keith, Seabrook, Leddy, Oduya, Hammer, Brookbank, Montador, Roszival. D looks pretty solid, i wont be surprised if 1 or 2 are moved

[Jack the Ripper]

At the very least, it could mean Monty hits LTIR. JJ thinks it could be Leddy or Hammer in a package for E. Kane. I heard from a friend at the Hawks it could be Leddy for PK Subban. Much rather, E. Kane of course but I'd gladly take Subban for Leddy.

I know this was posted a while ago, but I don't see why Montreal would move Subban for Leddy. If they were willing to, I'd jump on that one and never look back.

[str8balla4life]

I know this was posted a while ago, but I don't see why Montreal would move Subban for Leddy. If they were willing to, I'd jump on that one and never look back.

im sorry but u just dont trade a 21 yr old player like leddy

[Jack the Ripper]

im sorry but u just dont trade a 21 yr old player like leddy

Yes you do. The hot rumor not long ago was a discussion the Hawks and Senators were having involving Leddy. Just speculation on my part, but if those talks involved goaltenders and Robin Lehner was the guy, then you deal Leddy. He's a nice player, but not one you label untouchable. Not even close.

[str8balla4life]

Yes you do. The hot rumor not long ago was a discussion the Hawks and Senators were having involving Leddy. Just speculation on my part, but if those talks involved goaltenders and Robin Lehner was the guy, then you deal Leddy. He's a nice player, but not one you label untouchable. Not even close.

yes u are true leddy is not untouchable .however i feel his upside and athleticism,great skater on /off puck is a value for the future.not to mention hes just 21. im just saying

[str8balla4life]

guys, our team is undefeated theres no need for a trade . in my opinion

[b1e9a8r5s]

I have to say, I was shocked Brookbank got both games this weekend. Rozival has been much better IMO, I hope he's not hurt.