DTDBrandon Saad LW VGK Sat 8/17/13 10:18 AM
DTDBrandon Saad
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Despite his surprisingly strong playoff performance, Michal Handzus isn't really the player the Blackhawks want playing second-line center next season.
And it can't be Dave Bolland, who was traded to Toronto. Ahead of training camp, it's young Brandon Saad who seems to have the inside edge."Saader is probably the guy we're thinking maybe grab that spot, would be an option," head coach Joel Quenneville said. "It's something we talked about as a staff late in the year. It's something going into the season we could be exploring." Saad, 20, is coming off an outstanding rookie season, but that was playing on the wing. At center, there are additional responsibilities, particularly in the defensive end. "Defensively, I think we can get him up to speed," said Quenneville. "At the end of the day, I mean I don't really care who's going to grab it, but it's a nice spot for somebody."