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Panthers Campbell records assist, on winning end of NHL All-Star Game
January 30
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"Throughout the first half of the NHL season, good things seem to happen for the Panthers when defenseman Brian Campbell is on the ice. That held true on the Scotiabank Place ice in Sunday's wild 59th NHL All-Star game won 12-9 by Campell's blue team captained by Bruins giant Zdeno Chara over the red team captained by Ottawa Senators icon Daniel Alfredsson. New York Rangers stud Marian Gaborik recorded a hat trick and fellow Slovak Marian Hossa scored to snap a tie with just under eight minutes remaining in the third period to put Team Chara ahead."
An NHL All-Star is born in Florida Panthers' Brian Campbell
January 29
Miami Herald
 
"Brian Campbell wasn't too upset when he learned he wouldn't be going to last year's All-Star Game. He had a secondary plan, one that involved skiing in Colorado and, well, some other business. Campbell, playing for the Chicago Blackhawks at the time, proposed to his girlfriend, Lauren, as they vacationed in Aspen. She said yes. A few months later, he had some more big news for her. The Blackhawks called and asked Campbell to waive his no-trade clause. After thinking about it, Campbell told the Florida Panthers yes, he would bring his game south. Lauren Miller said yes to the Panthers as well. Sight unseen. "At first, it was a bit of a shock. I've never lived anywhere but Chicago," Miller"
Florida Panthers: Soup ready to mix it up in 2012 All-Star Game
January 29
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"Panthers All-Star defenseman Brian Campbell, their lone representative at Sunday's game in ScotiaBank Place in Ottawa, collects autographs and sticks from his heroes while pursuing MVP honors without incurring a double-digit minus rating. "Everybody's trying to battle for the MVP early on and going after it pretty good. It's always interesting, but you don't want to push it too hard. You don't want to be on the other end and get stuck out there for a lot of goals. Everybody's still worrying about their numbers,'' said Campbell, a four-time All-Star for three different teams. "One year, I had a goal and two assists after the first period. You're sitting in your stall and everybody's kind"
Hossa, Kane and Campbell reunited
January 27
Chicago Tribune
 
"Patrick Kane, Marian Hossa and Brian Campbell are teammates once again. Team Chara selected the trio during the 2012 NHL All-Star Game draft Thursday night in Ottawa and will showcase their skills together in Sunday's contest at Scotiabank Place. Hossa was picked in the fourth round by Slovakian countryman Zdeno Chara of the Bruins, who along with the Senators' Daniel Alfredsson is serving as a captain. After Campbell was taken in Round 11, Kane followed in the 12th. "I talked on the plane (from Chicago) with 'PK' about being together on a team and (how) that would be awesome," Hossa said. "Also, 'Soupy' is there. I mean, it's great.""
Panthers' Brian Campbell named to All-Star squad; Stephen Weiss snubbed
January 13
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"The NHL All-Star committee, consisting of NHL hockey operations, led by Brendan Shanahan, with input from the league's GMs, have selected Florida Panthers defenseman Brian Campbell to his fourth All-Star game, which will be held on Jan. 29 in Ottawa. Campbell, who has been among the league leaders in assists all season, was thrilled to go, but he, along with coach Kevin Dineen felt center Stephen Weiss deserved to make his first All-Star team. Campbell has 33 points, including three goals and is tied for the league-lead with 19 power-play points."
Campbell makes it look easy as he assists surging Panthers
December 30
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"A few weeks ago when the Panthers were acting like kids playing keepaway on an outdoor skating rink in Manhattan's Central Park, no one was having more fun or more success than red-headed defenseman Brian Campbell. Campbell always looks like he's out for an afternoon skate in the park, but similar to all great point guards in basketball, he makes everyone around him better with his hockey IQ, skating prowess, vision and passing skills. "Every time he steps on the ice it doesn't seem as if he's trying so much because it's so easy for him, but I know a lot of hard work was behind it,'' Panthers forward Tomas Kopecky said Wednesday, who along with teammate Kris Versteeg played with Campbell"
Campbell makes it look easy as he assists surging Panthers
December 29
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"A few weeks ago when the Panthers were acting like kids playing keepaway on an outdoor skating rink in Manhattan's Central Park, no one was having more fun or more success than red-headed defenseman Brian Campbell. Campbell always looks like he's out for an afternoon skate in the park, but similar to all great point guards in basketball, he makes everyone around him better with his hockey IQ, skating prowess, vision and passing skills. "Every time he steps on the ice it doesn't seem as if he's trying so much because it's so easy for him, but I know a lot of hard work was behind it,'' Panthers forward Tomas Kopecky said Wednesday, who along with teammate Kris Versteeg played with Campbell"
Florida Panthers' Brian Campbell happy to lend a hand
November 6
Miami Herald
 
"In the scheme of things, Brian Campbell seems to imitate a point guard in basketball, sort of like Pete Maravich. No, not really. Campbell is a hockey player for the Florida Panthers who simply likes harvesting assists like Maravich. That said, Campbell gives one caveat. "I would really like to have a goal," he said, knowing he hasn't yet scored one this season. "I don't have any goals right now, but I would like to have one," said Campbell, a 32-year-old defenseman . "That's for sure." Campbell realizes his role on the Panthers, saying, "If you can get it into better hands or better shooters, that's what you should do.""
Campbell now force with Panthers
November 3
Chicago Tribune
 
"You can take Brian Campbell out of Chicago, but you can't take Chicago out of him. After being traded to the Panthers in a June deal that boiled down to a financial decision, the former Blackhawks defenseman is using his blazing speed to start offensive rushes in South Florida these days. Campbell said Wednesday he misses playing with the teammates with whom he captured a Stanley Cup in 2010 and the city he came to love during his three seasons there. So much so that the Strathroy, Ontario, native calls Chicago his offseason home."
Trading the untradeable
July 5
The Globe and Mail
 columnist Eric Duhatschek
"On the day the NHL season ended, if you'd listed all the contracts that absolutely positively couldn't be dumped on anyone by the time training camps opened in September, you'd probably have settled on two: Brian Campbell's eight-year, $56.8-million (all currency U.S.) deal with the Chicago Blackhawks and Dany Heatley's six-year, $45-million deal with the San Jose Sharks. Campbell's contract came in at a $7.1-million annual average and, even though he's coming off a decent season, it wasn't $7.1-million worth of decent. As for Heatley, whose contract runs out in 2014 and has a cap hit of $7.5-million a season, his struggles to score in the playoffs on behalf of a Sharks team that was"
Campbell happy to be reunited with Florida Panthers GM Tallon
June 26
Miami Herald
 
"Brian Campbell didn't decide to come to Florida on a whim. After being asked by the Chicago Blackhawks to waive his no-trade agreement, Campbell took a few days to mull things over. It has been reported that he declined to go to the Columbus Blue Jackets. It's not easy going from a Stanley Cup contender to a team undergoing yet another rebuilding job. Yet late Friday, Campbell gave the Blackhawks the green light to ship him to the Panthers. On Saturday morning, Campbell seemed happy to start fresh with a team all but starting from the ground up. The Panthers gave up Rostislav Olesz in return for Campbell in a trade that wasn't made official until after midnight Friday. "I've had a lot of"
Tallon's counting on Brian Campbell to repeat Hawks' success
June 26
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"It wasn't quite "The Decision," but it had to take the Dale Carnegie-like persuasive skills of Panthers General Manager Dale Tallon to get Blackhawks defenseman Brian Campbell to take his talents to Sunrise. Why else would Campbell waive his no-trade clause from a team he helped win a Stanley Cup two seasons ago? Why, with five more years left at $7.1 million in the hockey-crazed city where his fiance grew up, come to a franchise that hasn't made the playoffs in 10 years? "How could you not [trust me]?'' Tallon said in front of a chuckling media throng on the draft floor of the Xcel Energy Center on Saturday afternoon. "I explained the blueprint and similar to what we did in Chicago and he"
Tallon seals deal for Campbell
June 26
Chicago Tribune
 
"It took some prying, but Panthers general manager Dale Tallon was able to convince Brian Campbell to waive his no-trade clause and that led to the deal that sent the veteran defenseman from the Blackhawks to Florida. "We talked a couple of times," said Tallon, who was the Hawks' GM in 2008 when he signed Campbell to an eight-year, $56.8 million contract. "I explained the plan and the blueprint. It's similar to what we did in Chicago. He was able to convince his family and fiance that this is the right move for him and I think it is. It was a great conversation with a guy who loves to play hockey. It was a tough decision for him." In Campbell's contract, there are eight teams to which he"
Florida Panthers acquire defenseman Brian Campbell
June 25
Miami Herald
 
"Just as it appeared the opening day of the NHL Draft was going to be uneventful for the Florida Panthers, Dale Tallon pulled off a big deal. The Panthers confirmed early Saturday morning they had acquired Chicago defenseman Brian Campbell – who waived his no-trade clause to come South. The much maligned and oft-injured Rostislav Olesz went to Chicago in return. Tallon said the deal was not done and wouldn't comment on it further. Less than an hour later, it was. "Nothing is official yet," Tallon said. "It's not official yet. It's in the works." With Campbell comes a huge contract, one that Tallon signed when he was general manager of the Blackhawks. Campbell, 32, is set to make $7.1"
Blackhawks trade Brian Campbell, Troy Brouwer on busy draft day
June 25
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"Another year, another draft and another day full of trade talk involving key Blackhawks players. And, ultimately, more players gone from their Stanley Cup-winning team. Physical winger Troy Brouwer went first Friday. He was traded to the Washington Capitals for the 26th pick in the draft. Puck-moving defenseman Brian Campbell was next. He was asked to waive the limited no-trade clause in his lucrative contract to allow a deal to the Florida Panthers for winger Rostislav Olesz. It was mixed emotions for both. As Brouwer said in a phone interview, he now knows exactly what ex-teammates Dustin Byfuglien, ­Andrew Ladd, Adam Burish and others experienced when they were dealt last summer because"
Brian Campbell copes as foot troubles limit his game
March 26
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"That Brian Campbell made it through the Blackhawks' last game and practiced Saturday is encouraging. But his left foot injury lingers. "I don't think it's something that's going to go away today or tomorrow, but hopefully it gets better with time," Campbell said. "It's a different injury. But it's not too bad." It hurts Campbell in the area where he does his most damage. "It affects my skating. That's the frustrating part," Campbell said. "It's our biggest asset and the biggest tool for hockey players. At different times in the games, it gets to be challenging." Before his injury, Campbell had a goal and four assists in a five-game stretch, and his plus-minus rating ascended to the top of"
Hawks need Campbell playing as he did last season
March 26
Chicago Tribune
 
"Around and around, Brian Campbell slowly stripped tape from the left leg of his Blackhawks practice uniform. The defenseman then deposited the 16-inch-softball-sized sphere of adhesive into a nearby garbage can, all the while likely wishing he could dispose along with it the pain residing in the general vicinity it came from. Just when the veteran was playing his best hockey of the season, the kind of game-changing efforts that kicked into gear around this time last season and lasted throughout the Hawks' run to the Stanley Cup, a foot injury is hobbling him. "I felt really good right before I got injured so it has been a big setback," Campbell, 31, said. "I felt I was skating really well"
Hawks' Brian Campbell may return tonight
March 23
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"The last thing Blackhawks defenseman Brian Campbell wants to do is risk another setback. But Campbell (left foot) wouldn't rule out playing tonight against the Florida Panthers. ''It's lingering,'' Campbell said. ''It's going to be around. You just have to deal with it.'' Campbell was hurt when he ''got tripped up'' March 8 against the Panthers. He tested his injury in pregame warmups the next night against the Tampa Bay Lightning but decided not to play. A few days later, he played only 7:05 against the Washington Capitals."
Brian Campbell to miss Sunday's game
March 20
ESPN.com
 
"The Chicago Blackhawks are hoping that even without Brian Campbell and Dave Bolland, they'll be able to avoid being a man short for Sunday's game against the Phoenix Coyotes. Bolland will miss his fourth straight game with concussion-like symptoms, and Campbell will miss his fourth in the past five with a foot injury. Bryan Bickell, who was a last-minute scratch against Dallas on Thursday due to an illness, returned to practice Saturday and will play against the Coyotes. The Blackhawks dressed 19 players against the Stars."
With Campbell out, Campoli's role expands
March 15
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"Defenseman Chris Campoli's responsibilities have expanded almost daily since he was acquired two weeks ago. And now, he'll be counted on heavily. With defenseman Brian Campbell (left leg) out of the lineup, Campoli should see even more ice time, including more minutes on both special teams. A similar player to ­Campbell, Campoli was paired with the free-skating blue-liner his first six games with the Hawks before ­Campbell got hurt. "The transition overall has been pretty good," Campoli said. "[Campbell and I] kind of [had] a different dynamic as a pair because we're not big guys, but we compete and we move the puck. We rely on our ability to see the ice." Now he'll be counted on to do"
Hawks' defense takes a hit with Campbell hurting, Seabrook fighting
March 14
Chicago Tribune
 
"It got a little thin along the Blackhawks' blue line for the bulk of Sunday's game against the Capitals. Midway through the second period, Brian Campbell left the ice and didn't return as he tried to battle through a left leg injury that caused him to miss the Hawks' previous game and two days of practice. When Brent Seabrook was later sent off for five minutes following a fight with Jason Chimera, it was left to fellow defensemen Duncan Keith, Niklas Hjalmarsson, Nick Leddy and Chris Campoli to pick up the slack. "That was tough," said Keith, who played a game-high 30 minutes, 42 seconds. "We had four 'D' there for a good part of the game and five for most of the game. It wears on you,"
Blackhawks' Bolland still out; Campbell may play
March 13
Chicago Tribune
 
"Center Dave Bolland will not be in the lineup for the Chicago Blackhawks when they face the Washington Capitals on Sunday at Verizon Center. Bolland suffered a concussion during the first period of the Hawks' game against the Lightning on Wednesday night when he took a flagrant elbow from Tampa Bay's Pavel Kubina, who was suspended three games for the hit. "We'll say (Bolland's) day-to-day but it's tough to forecast," Hawks coach Joel Quenneville said following Saturday's practice. "We're seeing a little progress." Michael Frolik is expected to shift from wing to center on a line with Bryan Bickell and Marian Hossa."
Campbell's dupe: More to come
December 19
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"The Blackhawks are encouraging what defenseman Brian Campbell did to set up Tomas Kopecky's first goal Friday against the Red Wings. Campbell skated into the ­offensive zone during a delayed penalty and held on to the puck, freezing the Wings before setting up Kopecky all alone in front goalie Jimmy Howard. "The coaches want me to do that more,'' Campbell said of controlling the puck. ''I think I've been playing well, but there's always another level." Campbell led the team in ice time (26:38) and had an assist, four blocks and a plus-2 rating in the 4-1 victory. He has been steady since returning from a sprained right knee Nov. 1, leading the Hawks with a plus-12."
Hawks' Campbell finding comfort level on defense
December 5
Chicago Tribune
 
"A funny thing happened in the neutral zone when no one was looking. Brian Campbell, the Blackhawks' free-wheeling, offensive-minded defenseman, has displayed some serious shutdown skills. The 11-year veteran leads the Hawks with a plus-10 rating, the best indicator of defensive play, in 15 games. That statistic flies in the face of the label occasionally affixed to Campbell as much offense, little defense. "I'm just really comfortable in Joel (Quenneville's) system right now," Campbell, 31, said. "When you've been at it for a couple of years, you feel a lot more comfortable. I'm not doing anything differently but just paying attention and knowing what I have to do." That plus-10 rating is"
Campbell coming alive on the penalty kill
December 2
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"Defenseman Brian Campbell was brought in for his offensive prowess and power-play abilities, not for what he can do defensively. But his play without the puck and on the penalty kill is what has stood out recently, and his short-handed minutes have increased as he assumes a new role. ''It took me a little while once I got back [from a sprained right knee] to get out there [on the penalty kill],'' Campbell said. ''But I enjoy it. It's more ice time. It gets you more involved.'' The Hawks' penalty kill, a strength last season, has been a struggle this year. As of Wednesday, the Hawks were ranked 24th in the league at 79.4 percent. They allowed seven power-play goals during the circus trip"
Campbell spins and bears it
November 2
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"Blackhawks defenseman Brian Campbell made sure to test out his spin-o-rama move more than once to make certain his sprained right knee was OK. It was a good test for Campbell, who relies on his skating. ''I've been trying it for a little bit to see how it would react,'' Campbell said. ''Now I feel comfortable with it. ... Third, fourth, fifth [attempt], it felt better -- all turns. Part of my game is turning. Each day I got better and better.'' The Hawks activated Campbell from injured reserve Monday, a month after he injured his knee in exhibition play. He played 19 minutes, 58 seconds and was a minus-1 in the Hawks' 3-2 loss against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. ''I"
Hawks' Campbell skates with team in practice
October 28
Chicago Tribune
 
"The healing process for Brian Campbell's right knee is nearing completion and now the Blackhawks defenseman is concentrating on getting back into game shape before he returns to the lineup. Campbell skated with teammates Wednesday morning at the United Center for the first time since suffering a sprained knee Oct. 1 in an exhibition. "It was my first day with the guys so it was a good challenge," said Campbell, who will wear a brace on the knee for the rest of the season. "I'm feeling better every day. I'd like to get back as soon as possible but I'm not sure what that date is yet. I don't feel 100 percent out there in all areas. Conditioning-wise I'm definitely behind a little bit. I"
Brian Campbell getting closer to return
October 28
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"Asked what the Blackhawks miss most with defenseman Brian Campbell out of the lineup, coach Joel Quenneville reiterated his statements from last season when Campbell was injured and missed the start of the playoffs. ''Whether it's alleviating [defensive] zone time or getting cleaner exits out of our zone, it's probably one thing you notice [Campbell] on,'' Quenneville said Wednesday after the morning skate. ''He's a threat off the rush, and he's a threat off the offensive point. Our puck-possession game is probably one area he enhances.'' The Hawks' puck-possession game struggled against the Nashville Predators last year in the playoffs with Campbell out, and it's struggling now with him"
Campbell's plan: Return in 4-5 weeks
October 4
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"Brian Campbell had big plans for this season. The Blackhawks defenseman had hoped to assert himself more offensively and was looking forward to the chance to play on the penalty kill. It still can happen. Campbell just has to wait for his injured right knee to heal. ''It's going to be tough missing the start of the season,'' Campbell said Sunday. ''I felt great [and] was playing quite a few minutes and felt good, in shape, ready to go. Kind of a fluke [injury]. ... It's pretty disappointing.'' Campbell said he strained his medial collateral ligament and his knee was hyperextended. The plan is to start skating in three weeks and return to game action in four to five. ''I was near the blue"
Hawks' Campbell braces for adjustment period
October 4
Chicago Tribune
 
"Brian Campbell's blazing speed on the ice makes him one of the NHL's top defensemen, so his first knee injury has him in unfamiliar territory. After suffering a sprained MCL in his right knee Friday night that is expected to sideline him four to five weeks, Campbell will have to adjust to a new piece of equipment when he returns. "I'll probably wear a brace, so that's going to be interesting to get used to," said Campbell, who underwent an MRI on Saturday. "I've got that in the back of my mind, so I'll see how that's going to affect me. It'll be different the first couple of times, so I'll have to get used to it quick." The injury occurred as Campbell was checked along the boards by the"
Brian Campbell expected to miss four to five weeks with sprained knee
October 3
Chicago Tribune
 
"Nick Leddy's life-altering decision in the summer to skip his sophomore year at the University of Minnesota to sign with the Blackhawks is proving to be a good one. With veteran defenseman Brian Campbell sidelined four to five weeks with a sprained right knee suffered during Friday's exhibition game against the Penguins, Leddy is in line to stay with the Hawks when they open the season Thursday against the Avalanche. "Somebody's obviously got a chance to play and grab minutes," coach Joel Quenneville said Saturday. "Nick is one guy that certainly helped himself as he's progressed here. He's still a young kid and we'll keep an eye on him, but he's one guy that certainly could get a chance."
Brian Campbell latest hurt on Hawks
October 2
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"The Blackhawks were dealt another injury concern Friday after defenseman Brian Campbell crumpled to the ice less than four minutes into the second period of a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins at the United Center. After the game, the Hawks had no information on the extent of the injury other than Campbell seemed to hurt his right leg in a collision by the boards. It was unclear when he might return to the lineup. 'We'll see,'' coach Joel Quenneville said. ''He's going to be revaluated in the morning by the doctor for a more precise opinion on the injury.'' Campbell's injury comes two days after Jack Skille, who is trying to earn his first consistent roster spot, left a game in St."
Campbell's leg to be re-evaluated by Blackhawks
October 2
Chicago Tribune
 
"Blackhawks defenseman Brian Campbell will be evaluated by doctors Saturday morning to determine the extent of a leg injury suffered during a 5-2 victory over the Penguins on Friday. The veteran defenseman was injured early in the second period of the exhibition game and had to be helped off the ice by a trainer. Campbell was limping heavily and wasn't flexing his right knee as left the dressing room area of the United Center following the game."
Campbell has makings of a killer
September 30
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"Of all the players from last year's Stanley Cup-winning team who are no longer with the Blackhawks, is it possible that unheralded defenseman Brent Sopel may be the most difficult to replace? Sopel wasn't the most fleet-footed of the Hawks' blue-liners, and fans often voiced their displeasure with him from the United Center rafters. But his departure left a glaring hole on the Hawks' penalty kill, which was fourth-best in the NHL and one of their biggest strengths last season. Veterans Brian Campbell, John Scott and Nick Boynton were mentioned by coach Joel Quenneville at the start of camp as possible replacements for Sopel, who stood out for his prowess and willingness to block shots."
Campbell striving to return to All-Star form
September 26
Chicago Tribune
 
"They still were basking in the glow of winning the Stanley Cup when Joel Quenneville sat down with Brian Campbell in June to review the historic season and look ahead to 2010-11. The Blackhawks coach had a simple message for the veteran defenseman who often found himself playing in the shadow of the team's top blueline duo of Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook. "Joel said, 'Don't let them take all the accolades; take a lot for yourself, too, because you're capable of that and deserve that,' " Campbell, 31, said. "That's going to stick with me. I really would like to be more of a force and not just sit back and let Duncan and Brent do everything." While Keith and Seabrook raised their games to"
Hawks' Campbell crazy about Cup
May 30
Southtown Star
 
"Defenseman Brian Campbell can't help dreaming about holding and hoisting the Stanley Cup. Who can blame him? This is the first time he has come this close to achieving that dream. ''You can't help it. I dream it about every day,'' said Campbell, who got his first taste of the NHL in the 1999-2000 season. ''But then you need to brush it off and get rid of it. We've been working on that as individuals and challenging ourselves to focusing on one task.'' That one task of course is realizing that dream by defeating the Philadelphia Flyers. Campbell made it all the way to Eastern Conference finals twice with the Buffalo Sabres (2005-06 and 2006-07) and was a big part of the Hawks' run last"
Campbell's Cup dreams can wait for real thing
May 30
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"Defenseman Brian Campbell can't help dreaming about holding and hoisting the Stanley Cup. Who can blame him? This is the first time he has come this close to achieving that dream. ''You can't help it. I dream it about every day,'' said Campbell, who got his first taste of the NHL in the 1999-2000 season. ''But then you need to brush it off and get rid of it. We've been working on that as individuals and challenging ourselves to focusing on one task.'' That one task of course is realizing that dream by defeating the Philadelphia Flyers. Campbell made it all the way to Eastern Conference finals twice with the Buffalo Sabres (2005-06 and 2006-07) and was a big part of the Hawks' run last year"
Campbell's absence made Hawks grow even fonder
May 14
Chicago Tribune
 
"Wracked with pain that was so unbearable he had to sleep while propped up for more than a week, Brian Campbell began to wonder if he ever would step back onto the ice. "I don't think you ever think you're going to get back when you're that sore a while," the Blackhawks defenseman said of the days immediately after injuries suffered when the Capitals' Alex Ovechkin pushed him into the boards during a March 14 game at the United Center. "I was hoping … I could get back within the timeframe and help out. It's just nice to be back every day." After long hours of sitting on his couch healing before undergoing arduous rehabilitation sessions for a broken rib and collarbone, Campbell has returned"
Campbell rounding into form
May 5
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"Defenseman Brian Campbell hasn't scored a point in five games since returning from a broken collarbone, but the Blackhawks don't want to think about where they would be without him. Campbell's return to full-time status -- he has had 23 minutes, 19 seconds and 21 minutes, 22 seconds of ice time in the first two games of the Hawks' Western Conference semifinal against the Vancouver Canucks -- has given coach Joel Quenneville the flexibility to manipulate his roster in a series where the little things might make the difference. In Game 2 against the Canucks, Quenneville activated wingers Ben Eager and Adam Burish and scratched defenseman Jordan Hendry and winger Bryan Bickell to give the"
Blackhawks' Brian Campbell finally back in action
April 23
Chicago Tribune
 
"The Brian Campbell Comeback Tour was measured in incremental, ambiguous updates at every step. A decided we'll-see after a practice Wednesday. A begrudging acknowledgment Thursday morning that the defenseman, stop the presses, would warm up for a critical Game 4. But unbeknownst to most, the choice already was made to infuse some life into a sagging Blackhawks attack, almost two weeks ahead of schedule and not a moment too soon. Campbell decided the night before Game 4 that he and his broken clavicle were prepared to help lift the Hawks out of desperate straits, and he hopped over the boards three minutes into a 3-0 victory Thursday night intent on providing a lift, emotional or otherwise."
Campbell's return gives Blackhawk's a lift
April 23
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"For Brian Campbell, it was a chance worth taking. What is life without risks? The veteran Blackhawks defenseman was expected to miss eight weeks after suffering a broken collarbone when he was driven into the boards by Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals on March 14. But with the Hawks trailing the Nashville Predators 2-1 in their Western Conference quarterfinal series, Campbell decided to return to the ice two weeks early. Even with Campbell's ice time limited, It probably was not a coincidence that the Hawks played their best game of the series with him on the ice, beating the Predators 3-0 on Thursday at Bridgestone Arena. ''If we were ahead in the series I don't think I would have"
Campbell on his return: Game 4 a possibility
April 22
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"Injured defenseman Brian Campbell's return could be closer than expected. But neither Campbell nor coach Joel Quenneville is revealing too much. What is apparent, though, is that Campbell's skills are definitely missed as the Hawks trail the defensive-oriented Nashville Predators 2-1 in the best-of-seven Western Conference quarterfinals. Game 4 is tonight in Nashville. ''I haven't had anything draw me back,'' Campbell said before the Hawks' 4-1 loss Tuesday in Game 3. ''The doctor set out the timetable to begin with, and that timetable is still in.'' Hawks physician Michael Terry said in a statement two days after Campbell fractured a collarbone and rib March 14 that ''he should be ready"
Brian Campbell participates in full drills, close to returning
April 21
Chicago Tribune
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"Brian Campbell missed Game 3 as he continues to recover from a broken collarbone and rib. The veteran defenseman appears to be close to rejoining the lineup as he again participated in full drills during Tuesday's morning skate. "I think it's coming," Campbell said. "I'm doing things out on the ice I feel better about every day. I'm getting stronger so there's a positive to come with it." Campbell wouldn't speculate on an actual return date, but isn't ruling anything out, including an appearance in Game 4 on Thursday night."
During comeback, Hawks' Campbell quite a pill
April 16
Chicago Tribune
 
"Whether or not Brian Campbell plays next week in Nashville, the Blackhawks defenseman said he will be there, if he has to pay for his own flight. But the idea is to actually participate, which is why Campbell has tried almost everything to get back in form after suffering a broken clavicle March 14. Even just to get back to practice -- he was cleared for that Wednesday and practiced again today -- required a litany of remedies. "There's an Aerodyne bike in the back there, if anybody wants to go do sprints on that for 30 seconds," Campbell said after that first practice. "(Tuesday) I almost fell over. It's not a whole lot of fun. There's that. There's taking every legal pill in the book"
Campbell back at practice, but there's no timetable yet
April 15
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"The pain has subsided, he's sleeping better and he plans to continue to practice with his teammates. But Blackhawks defenseman Brian Campbell still wouldn't say when he might return. He also wouldn't rule out anything. Campbell was back at full practice Wednesday for the first time since breaking a collarbone and rib when he was shoved into the end boards by the Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin on March 14. ''I'm not trying to put a timetable on anything,'' said Campbell, who previously had been doing some light skating. ''I just know I will not be playing Friday night [against the Nashville Predators].'' Coach Joel Quenneville wouldn't rule him out for late games in the first-round"
Campbell back, but not in Game 1
April 15
Chicago Tribune
 
"On the first day of playoff preparation Tuesday, Brian Campbell returned to the United Center ahead of his Blackhawks teammates. As the defenseman walked downstairs to the dressing room, he said it wouldn't be up to him when he returned from a broken clavicle. A day later, "sooner" became a better bet than "later." Campbell returned to full practice with the Hawks on Wednesday, the first time he was thus cleared since the March 14 check by the Capitals' Alex Ovechkin that caused the injury. And while playing in Game 1 Friday against the Predators is out of the question, apparently nothing else is. "The biggest thing for me is that my legs are going to be ready for when I do get back,""
Campbell-less Hawks in soup
April 1
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"Making up for the loss of defenseman Brian Campbell hasn't been easy for the Blackhawks. His absence has forced coach Joel Quenneville to juggle his pairings, power-play units and lines. ''It's obviously important minutes, a lot of quality minutes,'' Quenneville said. ''One thing with Soupy that he brings is the element of the pace coming out of our end, his speed off the rush. In offensive zone cycles, he's dangerous as well. Maybe our puck-possession game isn't as smooth as it was or we would like it to be.'' Campbell took plenty of risks offensively and was a key part of the Hawks' overall strategy because of his abilities to move the puck and skate. He had 38 points and a plus-18"
Campbell trying to help Blackhawks
March 25
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"He can't skate and he can't rehab yet. So the best thing Brian Campbell figures he can do is be as supportive as he can for his teammates. ''I got to help the guys out as much as I can, anything to keep them up and their spirits up at all times," Campbell said after the Blackhawks defeated the Phoenix Coyotes 2-0 Tuesday at the United Center. Campbell is out seven to eight weeks after breaking his collarbone and rib when Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin shoved him into the end boards March 14. Hits like that and Anaheim Ducks defenseman James Wisniewski's head-high check on Brent Seabrook have come under scrutiny. The NHL's Board of Governors unanimously approved a rule late"
Injured Blackhawk D Campbell may return if Hawks go deep in playoffs
March 25
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"He can't skate and he can't rehab yet. So the best thing Brian Campbell figures he can do is be as supportive as he can for his teammates. ''I got to help the guys out as much as I can, anything to keep them up and their spirits up at all times," Campbell said after the Blackhawks defeated the Phoenix Coyotes 2-0 Tuesday at the United Center. Campbell is out seven to eight weeks after breaking his collarbone and rib when Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin shoved him into the end boards March 14. Hits like that and Anaheim Ducks defenseman James Wisniewski's head-high check on Brent Seabrook have come under scrutiny. The NHL's Board of Governors unanimously approved a rule late"