Blackhawks Acquire Nick Boynton; Assign Him to Rockford

[Thrillhouse]

The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired defenseman Nick Boynton from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for future considerations and have assigned him to the American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs.

Boynton, 31, has recorded seven points (G,6A), 59 penalty minutes, and a +1 plus/minus rating in 42 games with Anaheim this season, to go along with four assists and four penalty minutes in nine contests with the AHL’s Manitoba Moose.

The Boston Bruins’ first choice, 21st overall, in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft, Boynton has registered 33 goals and 102 assists in 547 National Hockey League games with Boston (1999-2006), Phoenix (2006-08), Florida (2008-09) and Anaheim (2009-10) over a 10-year career. He notched six points (G,5A) in 18 Stanley Cup Playoff contests over three postseason appearances with the Bruins. The Nobleton, Ontario native was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team following the 2001-02 campaign, and represented Boston as an Eastern Conference All-Star during the 2003-04 season.

[OLLBLUEEYZ]

Just saw this on the wire too.
Oh happy Day...
This makes me very happy... I hope the Trip to Rockford is temporary, and he's up with the big club soon.

[Mr. Pink]

not sure if he's any good anymore

[blackngold]

Even if he's not as good a dman as he used to be, he's still not a bad player. Hell it wouldn't hurt to toughen up that team either. He should be in Chicago not Rockford.

[kam]

I like this a little. Boynton is not that bad and can clear the crease when he gets a stick in his ass.