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.

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 ...

When training camp opened for the Blackhawks in September, Seth Jones arrived with fresh hope. The veteran defenseman's spirits were buoyed by the additions of forwards Teuvo Teravainen and Tyler

But Davidson had expected the Blackhawks to be more competitive this year after they went 23-53-6 last season. 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.