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Johnny Oduya: (Elbow) Will Become Free Agent

Oduya (elbow) will pursue free agency rather than negotiating a deal to re-sign with the Blackhawks, ESPN reports.

Analysis:

Oduya accumulated nine goals, 34 assists, and a plus-31 rating in his three and a half seasons with the Blackhawks, but it appears his time with the club may be coming to an end. While there's still a chance the team re-signs Oduya, their challenging cap situation will make it difficult to meet the defenseman's asking price. He's expected to claim a top-four role on defense wherever he ends up landing.

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