Chicago Blackhawks Morning Links-Getting The Gang Back Together

May 17, 2015; Anaheim, CA, USA; Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Johnny Oduya (27) during a stoppage in play against the Anaheim Ducks during the second period in game one of the Western Conference Final of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
May 17, 2015; Anaheim, CA, USA; Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Johnny Oduya (27) during a stoppage in play against the Anaheim Ducks during the second period in game one of the Western Conference Final of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Good morning Chicago Blackhawks fans! The rumors had been out there for a week or so that the Chicago Blackhawks might try to get Johnny Oduya back, and last night Stan Bowman didn’t give up much to bring back #27!

So the one thing we know about Joel Quenneville is that he likes his guys, and one of those guys is Johnny Oduya.

Back in the run to the 2015 Stanley Cup Championship, Coach Q played basically four defenseman, and now he’s got that gang back together for another run this year.

Of course, Niklas Hjalmarsson needs to get healthy which makes one nervous when he’s out the rest of this week with an upper body injury.

That being said the Hjalmarsson/Oduya pairing was a great one that helped the Hawks win 2 Stanley Cup championships, so it’s no wonder everyone is excited to see #27 return to the Chicago Blackhawks roster.

Of course there is that little thing about Q liking Michal Rozsival a little too much, but that’s another story for another day!

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Johnny Oduya is back and this is even more exciting news than when Stan Bowman brought back Kris Versteeg!

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Here are some more Chicago Blackhawks morning links to start your Trade Deadline Wednesday! 

Earlier during the day on Tuesday, the Chicago Blackhawks extended Jordin Tootoo and Michal Rozsival (Blackhawks)

Here is some Chicago Blackhawks trade deadline history (Committed Indians)

Why you shouldn’t get too excited about Oduya coming back (The Committed Indian)

The epidemic is back across the NHL..  Yep mumps are back, and the Hawks are fighting back (CSN)

Jannik Hansen gets shipped to the San Jose Sharks for a prospect and a conditional pick (Canucks)

The Nashville Predators are looking for consistency (Predlines)

The Capitals are a scary team with Kevin Shattenkirk (Stars and Sticks)

Next: Johnny Oduya Fills A Defensive Need

Five Ways to avoid fake news on Trade Deadline day (Puck Daddy)