Blackhawks Sign Defenseman John Scott

[The Crow]

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed defenseman John Scott to a two-year contract.

Scott, 27, has appeared in 71 games with the Minnesota Wild over parts of the last two seasons, recording 111 penalty minutes and three points (G, 2A). The 6-foot-8, 258 pound, blueliner appeared in a career-high 51 contests with the Wild last season, tallying two points (G, A) while ranking second on the club with 90 penalty minutes. The St. Catherine’s, Ontario native made his National Hockey League debut with Minnesota in 2008-09 posting one assist and 21 penalty minutes in 20 tilts. Scott, who was signed by the Wild as a free agent on Dec. 31, 2006, has also appeared in 173 American Hockey League regular-season games with the Houston Aeros over parts of three seasons from 2006 to 2009, racking up 402 penalty minutes and 13 points (6G, 7A). He also appeared in five Calder Cup Playoff tilts with Houston in 2008.

Prior to turning pro, Scott spent four seasons at Michigan Tech (NCAA) from 2002 to 2006 and one season with the North American Hockey League’s Chicago Freeze (2001-02).

[HordiBrusk29]

As per TSN.

[skacore]

Ooooh shiit! They silence the crowd. As long as he plays that's a great move...they desperately needed it.

[Active Stick]

We were in desperate need of some grit. I'm happy right now.

[ShelleyFan45]

Good move by the Hawks.

[grits207]

Better than nothing. Hopefully they actually use him.

[kwnger1371]

Very nice move they shut everyone up

[Billy Sherman]

I like this move. Can't actually play the game but who cares ?

[Nightshade88]

Nice.

[BROKEN*ORBITAL]

With all the roster players they've lost, Scott should see ample time. Will be interesting to see how he does now that he's the sole go to guy for other heavyweights.

[chilly666]

Originally Posted by kwnger1371

Very nice move they shut everyone up

not really...this is nothing really when guys like asham and konopka are there to bring in.

im not overly thrilled with it but ill take it for now. we still need more.

[ghjkfdhgfd]

i will miss him on the wild....but scott is very legit he has a good slap shot and you guys deserve someone who isnt a pu$$y.

cant think of any other team he could sign with besides the wings

[Active Stick]

Originally Posted by chilly666

not really...this is nothing really when guys like asham and konopka are there to bring in.

im not overly thrilled with it but ill take it for now. we still need more.

Yeah, I'd still really like to see one of those two guys on the Hawks, but I do like this for now. The Hawks needed a cheap third pair D-man or two plus some toughness, and they got both in this signing. Like you said though, fingers still crossed for Asham or Konopka

[ChiFighter]

My god my heart is going to pop out of my ****ing chest right now. Ok...so if this is true we have a little bit of that grit back and a good fighter. I knew it was going to be a fire sale this year but jesus, that's 1/2 our fuggin' team gone! I would be less upset if Sharp was gone and we kept someone like Ladd; I like the role players on the team. You gotta have the guys that go out there and play a strong role every game. Ladd and Versteeg were great members of the team and they will be hard to replace.

[JKidd]

He played quite well later on in the season, when he was getting consistent minutes. If he players here and there, expect his play to be ugly.

I'll miss the service little John put in here in Minnesota.

He was rumored to be an Oiler... I wonder what happened with that situation...?