Jim Vandermeer traded for Ben Eager

The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired defenseman Jim Vandermeer from the Chicago Blackhawks for forward Ben Eager. **Update** “We wanted a high energy player for our fourth line and Ben Eager is that kind of player,” Blackhawks GM Dale Tallon said. “He is just 23 years old, he can skate and he is a very gritty player.” Source Source2