Pahlsson Dealt to Chicago
The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired center Samuel Pahlsson in exchange for defenseman James Wisniewski. Pahlsson, 31, has recorded 10 assists, 15 points and 32 penalty minutes in 52 games with the Anaheim Ducks this season. He led Ducks centers with a 54.0 faceoff winning percentage and ranked third among team forwards with an average time on ice of 18:30 per game.
The Ange, Sweden, native is currently in his ninth National Hockey League campaign, collecting 143 points (52G, 91A) and 258 penalty minutes in 544 regular-season games with the Boston Bruins (2000-01) and Anaheim (2000-09). Pahlsson was a member of Anaheims 2007 Stanley Cup Championship squad, posting 12 points (3G, 9A) and 20 penalty minutes in 21 contests during their playoff run.