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Old 12-18-2007, 08:22 PM
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Blackhawks Acquire Eager; Send Vandermeer to Philadelphia
Chicago Blackhawks General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that the Blackhawks have obtained left wing Ben Eager from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for defenseman Jim Vandermeer. “We wanted a high energy player for our fourth line and Ben Eager is that kind of player,” Tallon said. “He is just 23 years old, he can skate and heis a very gritty player.”

Eager stands at 6’3” tall and weighs 225 pounds and is in his third season in the NHL. He has appeared in a total of 111 games for the Flyers with nine goals and ten assists for 19 points and 313 penalty minutes. In 23 games with the Flyers this season, Eager has racked up 62 penalty minutes. Eager was originally drafted with the 23rd overall choice in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft by the Phoenix Coyotes.

Vandermeer, 27, appeared in 26 games for this Blackhawks this season, scoring two goals and seven assists for nine points to go along with 44 penalty minutes. “Jim Vandermeer will be a free agent at the end of this season. This deal allows us to avoid that situation and improve our team,” Tallon said.

Vandermeer was originally acquired by the Blackhawks from the Flyers on February 19, 2004 for Alex Zhamnov and an exchange of draft choices.
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Old 12-18-2007, 10:02 PM
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Eager Traded
Ben Eager traded for Jim Vandermeer

Holmgren just announced it live.
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Old 12-18-2007, 10:02 PM
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wow, i smell more deals cause this seriously overloads the defense corps.
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Old 12-18-2007, 10:04 PM
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i love jim vandermeer and he WILL fight the tougher guys eager wouldnt. I just didnt wanna give up eager tho.
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Old 12-18-2007, 10:05 PM
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hopefully this clears the way for boulerice and cote to play.
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Old 12-18-2007, 10:06 PM
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This trade makes no sense for the Hawks.
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Old 12-18-2007, 10:07 PM
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This trade makes no sense for the Hawks.
do you think the hawks will be getting a dman ? rumors are flying about a dman from anahiem to chicago.
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I don't know why the Hawks would give up a guy like Vandermeer for someone like Eager. Great pick-up for Philly.
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Old 12-18-2007, 10:08 PM
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Holy Shiit, I guess I had to see this coming with 3 or 4 HS's in a row, Stevens hated him. This sucks to be honest, he amde the season for me last season, and he has definitely made it fun this year. Eh well, I hope he matures soon in Chicago and gets some regular playing time. I also hope that this means Cote stays in the lineup, also with a chance of Jesse Boulerice getting some action as well. Or on the other hand, bringing Vandy back to Philly has its upsides as well. It's sad to see Eager go, but it's also nice to see Vandy return.
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maybe its kukonen and eager for jimmy vandermeer. I have no idea i just know something isnt right.
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do you think the hawks will be getting a dman ? rumors are flying about a dman from anahiem to chicago.
The Hawks are very interested in Beauchemin
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Time to start hating Ben Eager.
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Did I say this trade makes no sense? C'mon Dale!! What are you doing?
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Old 12-18-2007, 10:10 PM
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didnt the flyers release boulerice anyways
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Old 12-18-2007, 10:12 PM
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i can also see downie taking eagers spot in the lineup
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