Hawks reportedly trade Wisniewski for Pahlsson
Posted: Wed Mar 4, 2009 9:05 pm
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The Blackhawks reportedly acquired a good faceoff man just before the NHL’s trade deadline on Wednesday. The problem is, Samuel Pahlsson can’t play because he has mononucleosis.
Pahlsson would come to the Hawks from the Anaheim Ducks. The Hawks gave up top-six defenseman James Wisniewski and a draft pick in the deal.
Both WSCR-AM (670) and WMVP-AM (1000) are reporting the deal is done although the Hawks have yet to confirm it.
Pahlsson is 20th in the NHL in faceoffs, winning 53.5 percent. But he hasn’t played in a game since Jan. 31 and his availability to the Hawks is uncertain. In 52 games with Anaheim he had five goals, 10 assists and was a minus-16.