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Sources tell TSN the NHL and the NHLPA are investigating what might have been an enormous mistake by the Chicago Blackhawks.
Chicago tendered qualifying offers to several key players this week, including Kris Versteeg, Cam Barker, Ben Eager, Colin Fraser, Aaron Johnson and Troy Brouwer, however the investigation underway is to determine whether the qualifying offers were filed correctly.
If not, there is the remote possibility the qualifying offers could be ruled invalid and the players listed above, conceivably, could be deemed unrestricted free agents because of the blunder.
There are few details, but one source says the players involved didn't receive the necessary notification of the offers.
The National Hockey League is in the process of trying to determine whether the situation was remedied in time.
Chicago general manager Dale Tallon says the qualifying offers were mailed to the players in time, on June 29th, but says because of the July 1 holiday, some of the players didn't receive them in time.
Additional sources say qualifying offers are not supposed to be mailed.
Overnight delivery via courier and direct fax to the players agent is preferred and certified or registered mail is acceptable only if the other means are unavailable.
Tallon says fax copies of the offers were sent to the league, so he doesn't anticipate any significant fall out.
However, sources say some of the qualifying offers were not faxed to the agents.
I'd be way more worried if Keith, Kane, Toews, and Seabrook were in that list. Sources tell TSN the NHL and the NHLPA are investigating what might have been an enormous mistake by the Chicago Blackhawks.
Chicago tendered qualifying offers to several key players this week, including Kris Versteeg, Cam Barker, Ben Eager, Colin Fraser, Aaron Johnson and Troy Brouwer, however the investigation underway is to determine whether the qualifying offers were filed correctly.
If not, there is the remote possibility the qualifying offers could be ruled invalid and the players listed above, conceivably, could be deemed unrestricted free agents because of the blunder.
There are few details, but one source says the players involved didn't receive the necessary notification of the offers.
The National Hockey League is in the process of trying to determine whether the situation was remedied in time.
Chicago general manager Dale Tallon says the qualifying offers were mailed to the players in time, on June 29th, but says because of the July 1 holiday, some of the players didn't receive them in time.
Additional sources say qualifying offers are not supposed to be mailed.
Overnight delivery via courier and direct fax to the players agent is preferred and certified or registered mail is acceptable only if the other means are unavailable.
Tallon says fax copies of the offers were sent to the league, so he doesn't anticipate any significant fall out.
However, sources say some of the qualifying offers were not faxed to the agents.
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Guess there goes one more suitor for Heatley. 
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Two years into his time in Denver, Ryan Smyth is once again on the move.
The Colorado Avalanche have traded Smyth to the Los Angeles Kings for puck-moving defenceman Kyle Quincey, blueliner Tom Preissing and a fifth-round pick.
Smyth, who posted 26 goals and 33 assists in 77 games last season, said he's excited about heading to L.A.
"They have great young players," he said. "I've always thought the world of (Anze) Kopitar since playing against him at the World Championships in Austria where he dominated. To play with him and Drew Doughty and (Dustin) Brown...these are great young players and I'm excited about that."
"Ryan is the type of player who fits with our team," Kings general manager Dean Lombardi said in a statement. "He fills an important need as he is a competitive, gritty scoring left winger, and he fits with the overall identity we continue to build here."
The 33-year-old spent most of the first 12 seasons of his career with the Oilers, but after failing to reach a contract agreement, he was dealt to the New York Islanders at the trade deadline in 2007.
In that off-season he signed a five-year, $31.25 million deal with the Avalanche.
"As a family, we've really enjoyed Colorado," he said. "It's been a great place to play and a great place to live and I really think if our team had been healthy over the last two years we would have been a lot better."
Smyth said he wasn't surprised when his agent Don Meehan called to present the offer and ask if he was willing to waive no-move clause.
"With management and coaching changes, I didn't know, but there was talk of rebuilding and moving salary, so I wasn't surprised."
Smyth, also know as Captain Canada for his long resume of playing internationally, was invited to Canada's Olympic orientation camp set for the end of August.
In 920 career games, the Banff, Alberta native has 310 goals and 350 assists.
Quincey finally got a shot to play on a regular basis and thrived last season, posting four goals and 34 assists. The 23-year old was stellar on the power-play where he notched 27 of his points.
The 30-year old Preissing played 22 games for the Kings last season, recording 3 goals and 4 assists.
The addition of Quincey should help the Avalanche offence, which had the lowest goal total of any team in the league last season, as well as their 25th ranked power play.
"We are pleased to be adding two quality NHL defensemen," Avalanche general manager Greg Sherman said in a statement. "Kyle and Tom are both versatile players who can contribute at both ends. They will add defensive depth to our lineup."
Two years into his time in Denver, Ryan Smyth is once again on the move.
The Colorado Avalanche have traded Smyth to the Los Angeles Kings for puck-moving defenceman Kyle Quincey, blueliner Tom Preissing and a fifth-round pick.
Smyth, who posted 26 goals and 33 assists in 77 games last season, said he's excited about heading to L.A.
"They have great young players," he said. "I've always thought the world of (Anze) Kopitar since playing against him at the World Championships in Austria where he dominated. To play with him and Drew Doughty and (Dustin) Brown...these are great young players and I'm excited about that."
"Ryan is the type of player who fits with our team," Kings general manager Dean Lombardi said in a statement. "He fills an important need as he is a competitive, gritty scoring left winger, and he fits with the overall identity we continue to build here."
The 33-year-old spent most of the first 12 seasons of his career with the Oilers, but after failing to reach a contract agreement, he was dealt to the New York Islanders at the trade deadline in 2007.
In that off-season he signed a five-year, $31.25 million deal with the Avalanche.
"As a family, we've really enjoyed Colorado," he said. "It's been a great place to play and a great place to live and I really think if our team had been healthy over the last two years we would have been a lot better."
Smyth said he wasn't surprised when his agent Don Meehan called to present the offer and ask if he was willing to waive no-move clause.
"With management and coaching changes, I didn't know, but there was talk of rebuilding and moving salary, so I wasn't surprised."
Smyth, also know as Captain Canada for his long resume of playing internationally, was invited to Canada's Olympic orientation camp set for the end of August.
In 920 career games, the Banff, Alberta native has 310 goals and 350 assists.
Quincey finally got a shot to play on a regular basis and thrived last season, posting four goals and 34 assists. The 23-year old was stellar on the power-play where he notched 27 of his points.
The 30-year old Preissing played 22 games for the Kings last season, recording 3 goals and 4 assists.
The addition of Quincey should help the Avalanche offence, which had the lowest goal total of any team in the league last season, as well as their 25th ranked power play.
"We are pleased to be adding two quality NHL defensemen," Avalanche general manager Greg Sherman said in a statement. "Kyle and Tom are both versatile players who can contribute at both ends. They will add defensive depth to our lineup."
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Guess it's a slow night for Dreger and the boys at TSN.
Hawks are fine apparently...From here: http://www.thefourthperiod.com/news/chi090704.html
Hawks are fine apparently...From here: http://www.thefourthperiod.com/news/chi090704.html
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It appears the Chicago Blackhawks' restricted free agents aren't worried about their contract status, a source close to the situation told TFP.
On Friday night, TSN reported that the NHL and the NHLPA are investigating whether the Blackhawks properly filed qualifying offers to their RFAs.
According to the report, Chicago RFA players failed to receive the necessary notification of the offers.
Kris Versteeg, Cam Barker, Ben Eager, Colin Fraser, Aaron Johnson and Troy Brouwer are among the players mentioned.
However, TFP has learned that the paperwork was properly filed with both the NHL and the Player's Association, even if the player's agents did not immediate receive the qualifying offers.
According to one source, the Blackhawks' restricted free agents were contacted about the situation and knew their qualifying offers were submitted to the league and the NHLPA, and do not anticipate any potential issues concerning their status with the team.
"In fact, they're excited about [getting a new deal done and] hitting the ice next season," the source said.
It appears the Chicago Blackhawks' restricted free agents aren't worried about their contract status, a source close to the situation told TFP.
On Friday night, TSN reported that the NHL and the NHLPA are investigating whether the Blackhawks properly filed qualifying offers to their RFAs.
According to the report, Chicago RFA players failed to receive the necessary notification of the offers.
Kris Versteeg, Cam Barker, Ben Eager, Colin Fraser, Aaron Johnson and Troy Brouwer are among the players mentioned.
However, TFP has learned that the paperwork was properly filed with both the NHL and the Player's Association, even if the player's agents did not immediate receive the qualifying offers.
According to one source, the Blackhawks' restricted free agents were contacted about the situation and knew their qualifying offers were submitted to the league and the NHLPA, and do not anticipate any potential issues concerning their status with the team.
"In fact, they're excited about [getting a new deal done and] hitting the ice next season," the source said.
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Smyth: Always hated to play against this guy.....now love that this guy is on the team!
Kings got the upside on this deal for sure....although I like Quincey.
Kings got the upside on this deal for sure....although I like Quincey.
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Chokessa a 12 year cap hit for the hawks, have fun with that yummy 
:ibetchokessatradedlessthanhalfwaythroughcontract. .ohwaitnoonewilltakethatcontract:
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He's a $5M cap hit per year for a 40 goal scorer. Originally Posted by 97BlackAckCL
Chokessa a 12 year cap hit for the hawks, have fun with that yummy :ibetchokessatradedlessthanhalfwaythroughcontract. .ohwaitnoonewilltakethatcontract:
I think that's pretty good.
But, if Hossa is $5M, the greatest player in the League, Captain Serious, he's worth about $12M a year.
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Rick Nash will be staying in Columbus for the long haul.
The 25-year old forward has signed an eight-year, $62.4 million contract extension with the Blue Jackets. The yearly cap hit on the deal is $7.8 million.
Nash, who tallied 79 points in 78 games played last season, was the fifth highest goal scorer in the NHL in 2008-09, netting 40 goals.
"Rick is a Blue Jacket. He is our captain, the foundation of our team and one of the elite players in the National Hockey League and we are very happy that he will continue to call Columbus home for many years to come," general manager Scott Howson said in a release. "This is an important and exciting day for our franchise and our fans."
In 2003-04, Nash shared the Rocket Richard Trophy for leading goal-scorer with Calgary's Jarome Iginla and Atlanta's Ilya Kovalchuk .
The four-time all-star who became the captain of the team less than two years ago was scheduled to become a free agent at the end of the 2009-10 season.
His contract extension will kick in after this season, where he's scheduled to make $7 million.
"He allowed us some flexibility," Howson said. "He's aware that by signing this contract that other players will be able to get paid as well."
The Blue Jackets made it to the post-season for the first time ever last season, and Nash recorded three points as Columbus were swept by the Detroit Red Wings in the first-round.
Nash will also attend the Canadian Olympic hockey team's summer orientation camp in Calgary at the end of August.
In 441 career games, the first overall pick in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft has 194 goals and 161 assists for 355 career points.
Rumors of the cap dropping next season must have nerved him into signing now. Possibly not a bad move because that's too much for him IMO. The Hossa deal almost looks good next to this one.Rick Nash will be staying in Columbus for the long haul.
The 25-year old forward has signed an eight-year, $62.4 million contract extension with the Blue Jackets. The yearly cap hit on the deal is $7.8 million.
Nash, who tallied 79 points in 78 games played last season, was the fifth highest goal scorer in the NHL in 2008-09, netting 40 goals.
"Rick is a Blue Jacket. He is our captain, the foundation of our team and one of the elite players in the National Hockey League and we are very happy that he will continue to call Columbus home for many years to come," general manager Scott Howson said in a release. "This is an important and exciting day for our franchise and our fans."
In 2003-04, Nash shared the Rocket Richard Trophy for leading goal-scorer with Calgary's Jarome Iginla and Atlanta's Ilya Kovalchuk .
The four-time all-star who became the captain of the team less than two years ago was scheduled to become a free agent at the end of the 2009-10 season.
His contract extension will kick in after this season, where he's scheduled to make $7 million.
"He allowed us some flexibility," Howson said. "He's aware that by signing this contract that other players will be able to get paid as well."
The Blue Jackets made it to the post-season for the first time ever last season, and Nash recorded three points as Columbus were swept by the Detroit Red Wings in the first-round.
Nash will also attend the Canadian Olympic hockey team's summer orientation camp in Calgary at the end of August.
In 441 career games, the first overall pick in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft has 194 goals and 161 assists for 355 career points.
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Chokessa a 12 year cap hit for the hawks, have fun with that yummy :ibetchokessatradedlessthanhalfwaythroughcontract. .ohwaitnoonewilltakethatcontract:
12 years = cap hell.
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Story here: http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=283882
Of course, the trivia question would be, how much of the farm did Toronto sell to get him in the first place!
Of course, the trivia question would be, how much of the farm did Toronto sell to get him in the first place!
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Kovalev signs with the Sens
http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=283891
http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=283891
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Good player. 
Good job on Toronto's part in shoring up their blueline.
Story here: http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/2009/...fs_beauchemin/
Good job on Toronto's part in shoring up their blueline.
Story here: http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/2009/...fs_beauchemin/
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Solid "D" this year but who's going to score the goals?
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9 blueliners, right...? I'm sure Kaberle is on his way out now...he'll fetch a scorer, I'm sure (i.e. Kessel)... Originally Posted by herbalist
Solid "D" this year but who's going to score the goals?
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What ever happened to Tukka Raask?Originally Posted by Yumchah
Of course, the trivia question would be, how much of the farm did Toronto sell to get him in the first place!
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Isn't he still in Beantown's pipeline as a top prospect or has his stock dropped alot...?Originally Posted by dom
What ever happened to Tukka Raask?
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^I don't think he has seen much playing time considering the 1-2 the B's already have.
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What happened to re-building in Toronto? I predict another near playoff miss and another draft pick in the 7 to 12 slot. Hooray.
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I counted 11 Originally Posted by Yumchah
9 blueliners, right...? I'm sure Kaberle is on his way out now...he'll fetch a scorer, I'm sure (i.e. Kessel)...
. Hopefully we can pick up a young player with offensive upside.
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Well, it's just Burke updating his blueline. A couple of additions there isn't going to sink the youth movement boat, is it...? Originally Posted by dom
What happened to re-building in Toronto? I predict another near playoff miss and another draft pick in the 7 to 12 slot. Hooray.
I think the team just needs to add one scorer via jettisoning Kaberle and the team should be set to be somewhat competitive and yet have a nice injection of kids...
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I think the team just needs to add one scorer via jettisoning Kaberle and the team should be set to be somewhat competitive and yet have a nice injection of kids...
Problem is I think they'll be better than last year. Which is closer to but still out of the playoffs and away from a high draft pick. Same problem we've had for years now. Originally Posted by Yumchah
Well, it's just Burke updating his blueline. A couple of additions there isn't going to sink the youth movement boat, is it...? I think the team just needs to add one scorer via jettisoning Kaberle and the team should be set to be somewhat competitive and yet have a nice injection of kids...
Although I have faith in Burke, there is pressure to make the playoffs ASAP. Can he withstand it?
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. Hopefully we can pick up a young player with offensive upside.
I'm coming up with 10, who am I missing?Originally Posted by herbalist
I counted 11 . Hopefully we can pick up a young player with offensive upside.
Komasarek
Exleby
White
Stralman
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Beauchemin
Finger
Schenn
Van Ryn
Frogren
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Although I have faith in Burke, there is pressure to make the playoffs ASAP. Can he withstand it?
Improved, I'd say so...the kids who played have a season under their belt and etc. etc. So, yeah...definitely more competitive and such. Komisarek and Beachemin should pay dividends...Originally Posted by dom
Problem is I think they'll be better than last year. Which is closer to but still out of the playoffs and away from a high draft pick. Same problem we've had for years now. Although I have faith in Burke, there is pressure to make the playoffs ASAP. Can he withstand it?
The team is definitely a whole lot meaner.
But, I'm under the impression there is no pressure per se on Burke to make the playoffs, hence no supposed "big-splash" signing? Mind you, I don't quite know the climate over there about the Leafs...
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He reports to a board who's goal is to be as profitable as possible. If anyone thinks the board will be ok with a few more years of no playoff gates they're kidding themselves.Originally Posted by Yumchah
But, I'm under the impression there is no pressure per se on Burke to make the playoffs, hence no supposed "big-splash" signing? Mind you, I don't quite know the climate over there about the Leafs...
And as for Big Splash, they were prepared to sign the Sedins. Wilson confirmed that on the 30th.
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^ What's the Leafs' Plan B now that the Sisters are going back to Vancity...?
There isn't much offensive-type players left. Tanguay and maybe Koivu are the only players that come to mind I think...?
There isn't much offensive-type players left. Tanguay and maybe Koivu are the only players that come to mind I think...?
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Komasarek
Exleby
White
Stralman
Kaberle
Beauchemin
Finger
Schenn
Van Ryn
Frogren
I think Kaberle and Frogren are goners. And hopefully Finger.
I'm including Oreskovic but he'll be with the Marlies this year.Originally Posted by dom
I'm coming up with 10, who am I missing?Komasarek
Exleby
White
Stralman
Kaberle
Beauchemin
Finger
Schenn
Van Ryn
Frogren
I think Kaberle and Frogren are goners. And hopefully Finger.
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And sure enough, the Leafs via Ron Wilson's comments made on the 31st are being investigated for tampering.
When I heard the comments I wondered why that wouldn't be considered tampering. I guess it took a week for the comments to make there way to the league.
When I heard the comments I wondered why that wouldn't be considered tampering. I guess it took a week for the comments to make there way to the league.
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Remarks by Maple Leafs' head coach Ron Wilson on a Toronto radio station could prove to be very costly.
The Globe and Mail is reporting that the Maple Leafs are under investigation by the NHL due to Wilson's comments on the club's interest in Daniel and Henrik Sedin prior to July 1st, the first day that unrestricted free-agents could test the market.
On Tuesday June 31st, Wilson told Toronto radio station The Fan 590 that:
"You're hearing right now, and this sounds very contradictory but, there's a real possibility, I would think, that we would be going after the Sedins. Let's just speculate there."
Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke confirmed that the league was investigating the remarks.
"The league has indicated that they are looking into it, so we will have no public commentary at this time," Burke told the Globe and Mail Monday night.
While NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly did not confirm that the league was investigating tampering allegations against the Maple Leafs, he did say that the Vancouver Canucks have not filed a complaint with the league.
"We wouldn't normally comment on whether or not we were investigating a club for a potential tampering violation," Daly told the Globe and Mail.
"No, the Canucks have not filed tampering charges."
The Sedin brothers ended up resigning with the Canucks with identical five year contracts worth $6.1 million per season.
Remarks by Maple Leafs' head coach Ron Wilson on a Toronto radio station could prove to be very costly.
The Globe and Mail is reporting that the Maple Leafs are under investigation by the NHL due to Wilson's comments on the club's interest in Daniel and Henrik Sedin prior to July 1st, the first day that unrestricted free-agents could test the market.
On Tuesday June 31st, Wilson told Toronto radio station The Fan 590 that:
"You're hearing right now, and this sounds very contradictory but, there's a real possibility, I would think, that we would be going after the Sedins. Let's just speculate there."
Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke confirmed that the league was investigating the remarks.
"The league has indicated that they are looking into it, so we will have no public commentary at this time," Burke told the Globe and Mail Monday night.
While NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly did not confirm that the league was investigating tampering allegations against the Maple Leafs, he did say that the Vancouver Canucks have not filed a complaint with the league.
"We wouldn't normally comment on whether or not we were investigating a club for a potential tampering violation," Daly told the Globe and Mail.
"No, the Canucks have not filed tampering charges."
The Sedin brothers ended up resigning with the Canucks with identical five year contracts worth $6.1 million per season.
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There isn't much offensive-type players left. Tanguay and maybe Koivu are the only players that come to mind I think...?
I would think the plan is to trade 2 or 3 of those D men for some forwards. They have no choice but to move a couple at least. But who knows. Originally Posted by Yumchah
^ What's the Leafs' Plan B now that the Sisters are going back to Vancity...? There isn't much offensive-type players left. Tanguay and maybe Koivu are the only players that come to mind I think...?
Yumchah, what are the Hawks plans for goal tending next year?
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Yumchah, what are the Hawks plans for goal tending next year?
Keep reading that Chicago may be a potential trading partner, believe it or not...Originally Posted by dom
I would think the plan is to trade 2 or 3 of those D men for some forwards. They have no choice but to move a couple at least. But who knows. Yumchah, what are the Hawks plans for goal tending next year?
The Hawks will ride out Huet. He got that big contract last year in free agency...They also have Niemi and Crawford who will battle it out for 20-25 starts possibly.
That...and the fact I think they plan on outscoring the opposition...
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What happened to re-building in Toronto? I predict another near playoff miss and another draft pick in the 7 to 12 slot. Hooray.
IMO, they're all trade bait at the deadline. That's part of the rebuilding process along with the draft. I wouldn't get pissed until you see what happens at the deadline. If the cap is there and he's expected to spend it might as well buy what you can then trade them away.
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Kaberle's no trade kicks back in Aug 15th. Until then they can trade him where ever they want. He already vetoed a trade 2 years ago so they should do it ASAP. Lets hope teams aren't afraid to take on money at the next deadline.Originally Posted by Jonesi
IMO, they're all trade bait at the deadline. That's part of the rebuilding process along with the draft. I wouldn't get pissed until you see what happens at the deadline. If the cap is there and he's expected to spend it might as well buy what you can then trade them away.
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Nice name for a goalie! TSN: http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=283954
Chicago should have thrown their hat into the ring on this one as well.
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Chicago should have thrown their hat into the ring on this one as well.
Why...? Originally Posted by dom
Finally some good news. Chicago should have thrown their hat into the ring on this one as well.
The Hawks have Niemi who's done well overseas and Crawford from the farmteam...
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The Hawks have Niemi who's done well overseas and Crawford from the farmteam...
Are they ready? If Huet is your hope for going back to the semi's or further you can forget it. Tallon should get off his ass and get a real #1. Originally Posted by Yumchah
Why...? The Hawks have Niemi who's done well overseas and Crawford from the farmteam...
I'm wouldn't be surprised if the Monster is Toronto's #1 goalie at some point this season.
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I'm wouldn't be surprised if the Monster is Toronto's #1 goalie at some point this season.
Yeah, both goalies have put in their time...Crawford in the AHL and Niemi over at SM-liiga (and last season in the AHL).Originally Posted by dom
Are they ready? If Huet is your hope for going back to the semi's or further you can forget it. Tallon should get off his ass and get a real #1. I'm wouldn't be surprised if the Monster is Toronto's #1 goalie at some point this season.
Both goalies have had a cup of coffee in the NHL too with some highs and lows. I feel better about Niemi because he's played well at the top pro league in Finland in 3 seasons...
He's likened to Backstrom of the Wild from scouting reports...So, we'll see. I think Huet will be fine...
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Both goalies have had a cup of coffee in the NHL too with some highs and lows. I feel better about Niemi because he's played well at the top pro league in Finland in 3 seasons...
He's likened to Backstrom of the Wild from scouting reports...So, we'll see. I think Huet will be fine...
See, that's what kills me about some teams. I don't think there's any question the Hawks are ready to win this season. But why take a gamble with the most important position? Vancouver/Philadelphia anyone? Time and Time again its been proven that you need goal tending to win. Don't risk it. Then again maybe he has plans for a mid season trade (Giguere?) if things don't work out.Originally Posted by Yumchah
Yeah, both goalies have put in their time...Crawford in the AHL and Niemi over at SM-liiga (and last season in the AHL).Both goalies have had a cup of coffee in the NHL too with some highs and lows. I feel better about Niemi because he's played well at the top pro league in Finland in 3 seasons...
He's likened to Backstrom of the Wild from scouting reports...So, we'll see. I think Huet will be fine...
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See, that's what kills me about some teams. I don't think there's any question the Hawks are ready to win this season. But why take a gamble with the most important position? Vancouver/Philadelphia anyone? Time and Time again its been proven that you need goal tending to win. Don't risk it. Then again maybe he has plans for a mid season trade (Giguere?) if things don't work out.
Conklin at $1.3M would have been a steal for Chicago. To mentor the next guy and be able to carry the team like he did Detroit.. Something is better then nothing..
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I dunno...I believe Huet was on the trading block but the stupid $5+ per year contract Tallon gave him last season likely yielded no takers. Originally Posted by dom
See, that's what kills me about some teams. I don't think there's any question the Hawks are ready to win this season. But why take a gamble with the most important position? Vancouver/Philadelphia anyone? Time and Time again its been proven that you need goal tending to win. Don't risk it. Then again maybe he has plans for a mid season trade (Giguere?) if things don't work out.
I think Huet has a fine career save percentage and stats...but, he has yet to prove himself in the playoffs. That being said, I think he has the ability to steal a game or two as well. It's just his consistency last season that had me killed. He'd have a wonderous game and then come up with a stinker...
Against Detroit, the blowout in Game 4 (was it Game 4) for Detroit can be easily blamed on Huet. But, the guy was off-orbit amazing in the elimination game and the Hawks losing that game can not be attriubuted to Huet's abilities...because, he kept Chicago in that game nearly single-handedly.
Who knows about Giggy tho...I know Bob Murray and Tallon are willing trading partners. And Chicago has an abundance of forwards (I think Versteeg, Skille are trade bait)...
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