Brian Campbell thought about returning to the Chicago Blackhawks for some time.



When his contract expired with the Florida Panthers at the end of the last season, Campbell took a massive pay cut in order to fit in the Blackhawks’ financial plan.



On Wednesday night, Campbell will put on a Blackhawks sweater again and play in his first preseason game in front of the United Center home crowd.



After morning skate on Wednesday, Campbell spoke about the significance of the preseason game, being asked to play the right side as a left-shot defenseman and about the passing of Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez, someone he met while with the Panthers.



Scott Powers: Is this a significant game for you?



Brian Campbell: I just think it’s significant in the way I want to get ready for the season. I think you have to take a lot of importance in these exhibition games and play them like you would in the regular season. Definitely nice to be on...