In order to understand defenseman Brian Campbell‘s future in the NHL, we need to visit his return first. When the Chicago Blackhawks announced that the 37-year-old Campbell was coming back prior to this season, all of the Blackhawks faithful rejoiced. The Chicago Tribune wrote the signing was just what the Blackhawks needed.
After this past season, it might be a one and done with the Blackhawks.
Sports Writers posted articles stating that the Blackhawks defense went from a weakness to a strength in 2016-17. The Blackhawks went from having no depth on defense, to having all kinds of defensive depth with Campbell and newcomer Michal Kempny added.