Blackhawks Trade Coffey
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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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