Details revealed about blockbuster Chicago/Philly trade that fell through

The Chicago Blackhawks have been one of the best teams in the past two decades. A team built on character and determination, the team has been led by a core of Toews, Kane, Seabrook, Keith and Crawford. The supporting cast has been ever changing and speaking of moves, recently some information was revealed regarding a trade involving Duncan Keith.

Former Hawks GM, Mike Smith recently caught up with the Athletic and discussed how the lockout in 04-05 put a damper on a blockbuster trade. The details included Duncan Keith and 3 other Hawks roster players to head to the Flyers for Jeremy Roenick and Tony Amonte.
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Could you imagine? JR back to the Hawks, Keith in Philly? How different would the history books be if this deal came through?

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In his short time as GM, Mike Smith drafted Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook, Dustin Byfuglien and Corey Crawford.

And yet, his name has been all but erased from the Blackhawks' history books. | @MarkLazerushttps://t.co/R1ifbtSWAP

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