Blackhawks put forward Bryan Bickell on waivers

( A person familiar with the move tells The Associated Press that the Chicago Blackhawks have placed high-priced forward Bryan Bickell on waivers. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Blackhawks did not include Bickell as part of their roster moves Friday. In making the move, the Blackhawks free up $4 million that Bickell’s contract represents against their salary cap. Bickell is a rugged forward who was the focus of trade speculation this summer. Bickell signed a fouryear, $16 million contract after helping Chicago win the Stanley Cup championship in 2013.