Theo Peckham

37-Year-Old DefensemanD
 Free Agent  
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$Signed a one-year contract with the Blackhawks in July 2013.
Theo Peckham: Not Offered Contract By Hawks
DFree Agent
July 3, 2014
Peckham, a restricted free agent, was not offered a contract by the Blackhawks prior to Tuesday's deadline and is now an unrestricted free agent, ESPN Chicago reports.
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Peckham spent his entire 2013-14 season with Chicago's AHL affiliate in Rockford, racking up 100 penalty minutes in 45 games, but just six points (all assists).
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Peckham is never going to be mistaken for Paul Coffey. He's a physical defender with a limited offensive game, but his physcial game took a hit last season and a concussion ended his campaign prematurely. If he can't play the body with reckless abandon this season, Peckham's NHL future in Edmonton could be coming to an end.
Peckham only had three goals and 13 points in 71 games for the Oilers last season but does provide necessary toughness and protection for his teammates as his 198 PIMs will attest to. Still, the Oilers brought in other players this offseason who can provide the same physicality but with a bit more offensive, which may force Peckham to the press box a bit more than he would like.
This could finally be the season that Peckham gets a legitimate chance to make the team out of camp. The Oilers only have three spots on defense locked up and Peckham could claim one of the open spots with a strong camp.
Peckham's only real value comes in leagues which reward time spent in the sin bin. He had 43 PIMs in nine games in his previous stint with the Oilers. He will start the season in Springfield once again and be a call up when injuries hit the defensive corps.
Sort of an old school defenseman who does what is needed to get the job done. Can drop the gloves when needed, tough in front of the net, and can get the puck out of the zone. Might see some time with the Oilers as an injury replacement but still a year away from contending for a full-time job.
Peckham is a physical blue liner with a mean streak. While he can rack up the pims with the best of them, he's not your typical "goon" as he isn't a detriment to the team when on the ice. He still has some development and maturation to go through, so he's a few years away.
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DChicago Blackhawks  Free Agent
Suspension
February 24, 2014
Peckham has been suspended for two games by the AHL, Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune reports.
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DChicago Blackhawks  Free Agent
September 25, 2013
Peckham cleared waivers and the Blackhawks assigned him on Wednesday to Rockford of the AHL, Chicago Tribune reports.
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DChicago Blackhawks  Free Agent
July 19, 2013
Peckham signed a one-year contract with the Blackhawks on Friday.
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DEdmonton Oilers  Free Agent
Illness
April 26, 2013
Peckham is out of action with mononucleosis, according to the Edmonton Journal.
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DEdmonton Oilers  Free Agent
Illness
March 5, 2013
Peckham (illness) will not play Tuesday against the Blue Jackets.
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