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Blackhawks hope fresh start will help Tomas Jurco reach his potential

DETROIT - With no points in 16 games for the Detroit Red Wings, Tomas Jurco didn't do anything this season that impressed the Chicago Blackhawks enough to acquire him in a trade.

Instead it was Jurco's potential and the skills he showed in the past that led Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman to strike a deal with Chicago's Original Six rival.

The Blackhawks sent the Red Wings a third-round pick in this year's draft for Jurco, a former second-round pick who never lived up to his potential in a limited role with Detroit.

Red Wings trade Tomas Jurco to Blackhawks for third-round pick

Red Wings trade Tomas Jurco to Blackhawks for third-round pick

Seldom-used forward had no points in 16 games this season.