TJ Brodie - NHL News & Rumors

Insider Reveals Why Blackhawks Had Quiet Free Agency Last off-season, the Chicago Blackhawks went on a shopping spree in free agency. They added an array of veteran players, including Teuvo Ter...

JULY 9, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Blackhawks buy out TJ Brodie's contract, free up cap space ahead of 2025 offseason. | Sporting News Blackhawks and TJ Brodie's partnership comes to an unfortunate end after just one season.

JUNE 21, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

On waivers for buyout Brodie has been placed on waivers by the Blackhawks for the purpose of a contract buyout, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact If Brodie clears waivers, the Blackhawks will officially buy out the last year of his contract and he will become an unrestricted free agent. The 35-year-old had two goals and eight assists in 54 games, but finished the season as a regular healthy scratch, too expensive to be spending $3.75 million on, especially with all of the young defensemen Chicago figures to use regularly next year. Brodie is just a year removed from a 26-point campaign, but considering his age, he will likely be not much more than a depth add for a team in free agency.

JUNE 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blackhawks initiate buyout of TJ Brodie's contract, cutting ties after disastrous season The Hawks won't save much salary-cap space but will move on from Brodie, who was a healthy scratch for the final 22 games of last season.

JUNE 21, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

Crowded out of lineup Brodie was scratched for the 17th game in a row Sunday in a 3-1 win over the Penguins.

Impact Brodie had an assist in a March 1 win over the Ducks, but he hasn't been in the lineup since. The Blackhawks already looked to be pivoting to evaluation mode at the time. Since then, Artyom Levshunov and Kevin Korchinski were called up from AHL Rockford and Sam Rinzel was signed out of the University of Minnesota. Connor Murphy was the only veteran blueliner in the lineup Sunday, and it seems unlikely Brodie will get the nod over fellow scratches Louis Crevier or Ethan Del Mastro should the Blackhawks mix things up over their last five games. Brodie is under contract for 2025-26, but he could be limited to part-time duties if he's not bought out to make room for younger players.

APRIL 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids scratch, snaps slump Brodie logged an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Ducks.

Impact Brodie was heading toward his second scratch in three games, but the Blackhawks swung a deal to send Seth Jones to the Panthers prior to puck drop. This forced Brodie back into the lineup, and he was able to earn an assist, ending his 16-game point drought when he helped out on Teuvo Teravainen's second-period goal. Brodie's helper was the 300th of his career, a milestone he achieved in his 962nd game. However, his flaws have been exposed in the Blackhawks' lineup this year -- Brodie has 10 points, a minus-18 rating, 23 shots on net and 58 blocked shots over 54 outings. Losing a veteran like Jones may help Brodie stay in the lineup down the stretch, but it's also possible Chicago will want to evaluate the readiness of some prospects.

MARCH 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Robertson brothers combine for 5 goals in the 2nd period of 2 road wins

It was quite a day for the Robertson brothers

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Robertson scores 2 goals in the 2nd period as the Maple Leafs beat the Blackhawks 5-2

Nicholas Robertson scored twice in the second period to help the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Cold on offense again Brodie was held off the scoresheet for the 11th game in a row Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Oilers.

Impact Brodie was scratched twice in that span, though he should face less pressure for playing time as long as Louis Crevier (concussion) is out of action. Brodie has mainly handled bottom-four minutes this season, and he hasn't produced much in any area. The veteran blueliner has nine points, 20 shots on net, 53 blocked shots and a minus-18 rating over 48 appearances.

FEBRUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson thinks help is on the way as the NHL team continues to struggle

In the middle of another losing season, Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson is preaching patience

JANUARY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Hands out assist in loss Brodie notched an assist and went minus-2 in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Brodie ended a seven-game point drought with the helper. The 34-year-old defenseman has been limited to bottom-four minutes for much of the campaign, which further depresses his already-low scoring potential. He's contributed nine points, 16 shots on net, 45 blocked shots, 13 hits, 12 PIM and a minus-18 rating through 37 appearances. A lack of offense and insufficient non-scoring production makes Brodie a non-factor in the vast majority of fantasy formats.

JANUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets game-tying goal Brodie scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Capitals.

Impact Brodie's third-period tied the game at 2-2. He's picked up three points over his last four games, but Brodie hasn't added extra playing time under interim head coach Anders Sorensen. Brodie remains a low-scoring option on the third pairing. He has eight points, 14 shots on net, 38 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating over 29 appearances.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first goal of season Brodie scored his first goal of the season in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Islanders.

Impact The veteran blueliner blasted a shot through traffic midway through the third period that eluded Ilya Sorokin, starting a late rally that nearly erased a 5-1 deficit. Brodie has had a tough first season in Chicago, managing six points in 26 appearances with 34 blocked shots, 12 shots on net, eight hits, six PIM and a minus-8 rating.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Holmstrom, Dobson lead Islanders to 5-4 win over Blackhawks

Simon Holmstrom had a goal and two assists , Noah Dobson had a goal and an assist, and the New York Islanders beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-4

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • Associated Press

Earns helper against old team Brodie notched an assist in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Brodie has been decent lately with three helpers over his last seven outings, though he has a minus-2 rating in that span. The 34-year-old is up to five assists, 28 blocked shots, 10 shots on net and a minus-7 rating through 22 contests overall. His average ice time (15:34) is the lowest mark of his career, and coupled with minimal scoring upside, it makes him a poor choice to fill out the blue line of a fantasy roster.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs assist in loss Brodie posted an assist in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Ducks.

Impact Brodie had been held off the scoresheet over his last 10 appearances, and he also had a three-game stint in the press box during that drought. The defenseman helped out on Jason Dickinson's first-period tally. Brodie is at three assists, six shots on net, 20 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating over 16 contests this season. He's playing in a bottom-four role and has virtually no upside on a low-scoring team.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets helper Thursday Brodie notched an assist and two blocked shots in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Brodie set up Taylor Hall's opening tally in the first period. With two assists through five contests, Brodie is providing a little depth offense in a bottom-four role on the blue line. The veteran defenseman has added two shots on net, eight blocked shots and a minus-1 rating. He's long removed from being a perennial lock for 30 points, so his fantasy value is limited outside of formats that reward blocks.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Manages assist in win Brodie recorded an assist and blocked two shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Oilers.

Impact Brodie helped out on a Connor Bedard goal in the second period, which stood as the game-winner. The helper was Brodie's first point in three games with the Blackhawks. The veteran defenseman has added one shot on goal, three blocked shots, one hit and a minus-2 rating. He's topped the 20-point mark in two of the last five seasons, but he was over 30 points in each of the six years before that, so it's unlikely he returns to his former glory on offense.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inks two-year deal Brodie signed a two-year, $7.5 million contract with the Blackhawks on Monday.

Impact Brodie had a goal, 26 points, 40 PIM, 41 hits and 159 blocked shots in 78 regular-season contests with Toronto in 2023-24. He'll likely serve in a top-four capacity at even strength in 2024-25 but almost certainly won't be utilized on the power play.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blackhawks agree to contracts with Bertuzzi and Teravainen on busy opening day of NHL free agency

Tyler Bertuzzi and Teuvo Teravainen agreed to contracts with Chicago on Monday, providing a major offensive lift for the rebuilding Blackhawks on the first day of NHL free agency

JULY 1, 2024 • Associated Press

TJ Brodie Scores To End Goal Drought At 111 Games

APRIL 18, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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APRIL 9, 2024 • NHL.COM

Grabs assist in win Brodie picked up an assist in Monday's 3-2 overtime victory over the Penguins.

Impact Brodie set up Matthew Knies with a net-front feed early in the second period, tying the game 1-1. The 33-year-old blueliner has been uncharacteristically productive on the offensive end of late -- he now has assists in back-to-back games and six in his last seven contests. Brodie has yet to score a goal in 74 games this season, though he's up to 24 assists with 152 blocked shots while averaging 21:46 of ice time.

APRIL 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rare point in win Brodie delivered an assist Saturday in a 3-2 win over Montreal.

Impact It was Brodie's first point in seven games and 17th assist in 63 games. He has no goals. Brodie isn't a fantasy player unless your league counts blocks (135 in 62 games).

MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

TJ Brodie | Pre Game | Toronto Maple Leafs TJ Brodie | Pre Game

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • NHL.COM

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Robertson brothers combine for 5 goals in the 2nd period of 2 road wins

Robertson scores 2 goals in the 2nd period as the Maple Leafs beat the Blackhawks 5-2

Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson thinks help is on the way as the NHL team continues to struggle

Holmstrom, Dobson lead Islanders to 5-4 win over Blackhawks

Blackhawks agree to contracts with Bertuzzi and Teravainen on busy opening day of NHL free agency