Well, after Oduya to Dallas being such an eventuality almost two years ago, it was an equally unavoidable result to see him head back to Chicago. The Stars on Tuesday are reported to have traded Johnny Oduya back to the Blackhawks in exchange for Mark McNeill and a conditional 4th-round draft pick.
The upside for Dallas? They unloaded an aging, injury-battling UFA for a pick and prospect, if Mark McNeill can be so considered. He’s 24 years old, and he plays center with a right shot (so ask your coach if that might really mean he’s a right wing).