Blackhawks Trade Coffey

The Chicago Blackhawks traded disappointing defenseman Paul Coffey on Tuesday to the Carolina Hurricanes for right wing Nelson Emerson.

Coffey, acquired from Philadelphia for a draft pick in the off-season, has been limited by a sore back and has no goals and four assists in 10 games this season.

Emerson has eight goals and 13 assists this season.

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