How will those players impact their new teams? When will they play meaningful minutes at the NHL level? Here are scouting reports on eight big names.

Things could be looking up for the Chicago Blackhawks after a couple of miserable National Hockey League campaigns.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Silence was the story of the Anaheim Ducks’ trade deadline day. That may be disappointing when you’re eager to see some action and were hoping they’d collect quality assets for players who don’t have futures with the club or, better yet, add another key piece or two to beef up for a playoff run.