VRBATA FOR KEVYN ADAMS
The Chicago Blackhawks acquired center Kevyn Adams from the Phoenix Coyotes for winger Radim Vrbata.
What does it give the Phoenix Coyotes
In the midst of a rebuilding phase, the team is looking for some cheap forwards with the potential to break out. The only sure bets on the team right now are Peter Mueller and Shane Doan--and the former has yet to play an NHL game. In Vrbata, they add another winger with a lot of skill, but little proven. He will join Bill Thomas, Tomas Surovy, Fredrik Sjostrom and Alexei Kaigorodov in that department.
What does it give the Chicago Blackhawks
One of the better checking fourth-line pivots in the NHL. The 32-year-old Adams is also adept at putting the puck home when the team is down a man, scoring eight shorthanded goals in the last three seasons. The move gives the team some more grit and cuts back on their overabundance of skill guys up front, making the team better all around.
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