Brodie was made a healthy scratch Friday. It's a move that hopefully represents a shift away from the struggling 34-year-old and toward a youth takeover of the Hawks' defensive corps.

Former Maple Leafs defenseman T.J. Brodie has struggled in his first season with the Blackhawks and a recent article doesn't hold back on criticism. After enjoying a very solid NHL career that included a three-year stint with the Toronto Maple Leafs,

Martinez won't miss any game action after sitting out Saturday's practice. He has accumulated two goals, four assists, 21 shots on net, 52 blocked shots and 13 hits in 21 appearances this season. Seth Jones (illness) will return to Sunday's lineup, and T.J. Brodie will be a healthy scratch.

The veteran defenseman's spirits were buoyed by the additions of forwards Teuvo Teravainen and Tyler Bertuzzi, as well as defensemen T.J. Brodie and three-time Stanley Cup champion Alec Martinez.

The team was active in free agency, signing Tyler Bertuzzi, Teuvo Teravainen, T.J. Brodie and Alec Martinez as part of a flurry of moves. Even with the additions, it has been mostly more of the same.

Former Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman T.J. Brodie appears to be the latest buyout candidate after a challenging first season with his new team. Since leaving the Maple Leafs last offseason ...