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Chicago Blackhawks sign veteran centre John Madden away from the Devils

The Canadian Press

2009-07-02 21:00:00

CHICAGO - The Chicago Blackhawks have signed John Madden, a centre who has spent his entire 10-year career with the New Jersey Devils.

The 36-year-old Madden signed a one-year contract Thursday. He joins the Blackhawks a day after they signed Marian Hossa to a 12-year, US$62.8 million deal and added forward Tomas Kopecky. Those two played last season with Detroit.

Madden helped the Devils make the playoffs the last nine seasons, including Stanley Cup titles in 2000 and 2003. He has 140 goals and 157 assists for his career during the regular season.

A year ago, he had 16 assists and seven goals in 76 games.

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ofos04 Posted
(2009-07-02 22:27:54)



Madden's a class act who can win face-offs, kill penalties, and be reliable during the last minute of any game. He's been one of my favorites for the last several years. A true warrior. Good luck with the Hawks, John, we'll miss you at The Rock.
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wearelemmings Posted
(2009-07-02 21:40:09)

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Great addition and a Stanley Cup winner. Not much of them on the Hawks
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