Yea this is super late but I wasn't in any mood to write about this all week. Seeing Brad go was rough but seeing him sine with another team was even worse. But that's hockey right? The good news (bad news for the league) is that Broadway Brad has landed in Chicago, where all they were missing was some veteran leadership and a top 6 center. And wouldn't ya know it, Brad can bring both. I'm not saying the Blackhawks will win the Cup next year, but that's exactly what i'm saying. Take it to the bank. He's a perfect fit for that team. Way less responsibility on him to be "the guy" with Toews and Kane and Sharp that on a Rangers team that couldn't find a goal with map. He also won't be relied upon as heavily for his leadership, since they have probably the best captain in the league in Toews. A reduced role is exactly what Brad needs at this stage in his career. He is still plenty good. A very respectable 2nd line center who will score points and probably be featured on the power play. But he will also be able to play at his own pace without having to be Superman the way fans in New York expected him to be. All in all I'm glad he ended up with a team I will still follow and don't mind rooting for as long as they aren't playing the Rangers. All Chicago needs now is his ring size.
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