Blackhawks Trade For Kimmo Timonen

The Blackhawks acquired Kimmo Timonen from the Philadelphia Flyers friday night. The Blackhawks gave up a second round pick in 2015 and a fourth round pick in 2016. Timonen will turn 40 years old in March and hasn't played a game yet all season due to blood clots. 

"I'm really excited about joining the Chicago team… It's been a tough couple days. I always wanted to retire in philadelphia. Again, my goal was to win the Stanley Cup and get into the playoffs. I feel like this was the right move." Timonen told the media on Friday. 

Timonen will arrive in Chicago on Saturday and and will practice with the team on Sunday, Although the team is unsure if Timonen will play in the Blackhawks next game which is Monday.