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Blackhawks looking to move Khabibulin
The Chicago Blackhawks believe 98 points is an attainable target this season. The Hawks intend to stay young guided by star forwards Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews and a powerplay that will be predictably better with Brian Campbell anchoring the attack. Chicago is in the market for a top left winger, however like so many other teams the Blackhawks deal-making is being held up by the waiting ...
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Chicago Has A Few Options With Khabibulin
KK Hockey — ... Also unlikely is a team willing to give up more than a draft pick or a prospect for Khabibulin who has one year left at 6.75 million dollars. Tallon isn’t desperate to move Khabibulin, but he is eager, and will patiently wait to see if an injury pops up around the league that may heighten interest.... If no deal surfaces, Chicago who will soon have cap issues of their own and may have to place the former Stanley Cup champ on waivers. more

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Season Preview: Chicago Blackhawks, Class of '08-'09
Puck Daddy — ... The Custodians (Goalies): Darren Dreger of TSN reported that Nikolai Khabibulin has been vocal about playing 60 games this season. Since the chances for that are about slim and none in Chicago, logic would dictate that The Bulin Wall will be moved to another city; a move that would also help with the Blackhawks' cap concerns. ...

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