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Neutral In Net: Cristobal Huet Headed to Swiss League?
Reports from a number of media outlets on Monday morning are that Cristobal Huet is close to an agreement with a Swiss League team. Huet is reportedly in discussions with Fribourg-Gotteron, but according to Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune … Continue reading
Blackhawks Summer Recap
After all of the player movement this summer, it’s hard to remember who went where and for what, so here is a consolidated recap of the Blackhawks summer transactions. June 18: Sign center prospect Marcus Krüger to a three-year, entry-level … Continue reading
Posted in Here come the Hawks..., Injury & Roster Updates, News
Tagged Andrew Ladd, antti niemi, ben eager, Brent Sopel, Central Division, Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Blackhawks trade rumors, Colin Fraser, cristobal huet, dustin byfuglien, Joel Quenneville, john madden, kris versteeg, NHL, NHL Central, Niklas Hjalmarsson, Stan Bowman, Western Conference
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The Blackhawks Made the Right Choice Between Niemi and Hjalmarsson
For at least the next few months, there will be parts of the Blackhawks fan base that argue about whether or not the Hawks made the right decision when they countered San Jose’s offer sheet for Niklas Hjalmarsson, ultimately costing … Continue reading
Marty Turco: Getting To Know The New Blackhawks Goalie
With the news that the Blackhawks have signed Marty Turco to replace Antti Niemi, it’s time to formally look forward at what the Blackhawks have between the pipes next year. The 34-year-old netminder, who actually posted a better save percentage … Continue reading
Blackhawks Say No To Niemi, Turn To Turco
It’s official: the Chicago Blackhawks have rejected the arbitration award of Antti Niemi and will announce a one-year deal with Marty Turco on Monday. Thank you, Antti, for doing what Ed Belfour, Dominik Hasek, and every other goalie since Glen … Continue reading
Marty Turco Headed to Chicago… Officially?
On Sunday night, WGN’s Dan Roan broke news that the Blackhawks had signed veteran goalie Marty Turco to a one-year, $1.75M deal. He indicated that the deal is done, and an announcement was expected on Monday. This would end the … Continue reading
Semyon Varlamov: A New Option In Net for the Blackhawks?
In the wake of the news of an arbitrator awarding $2.75M to Antti Niemi on Saturday morning, the choices for the Blackhawks are starting to come into view. The Blackhawks could accept the ruling. By doing that, the Hawks would … Continue reading
How the Blackhawks Keep Antti Niemi
Here is a 21-man NHL roster that the Blackhawks could have on Opening Night that fits under the salary cap. Forwards Patrick Kane – Jonathan Toews – Troy Brouwer Marian Hossa – Patrick Sharp – Viktor Stalberg Tomas Kopecky – … Continue reading
Posted in 2010-11 Blackhawks
Tagged antti niemi, brent seabrook, Brian Campbell, Central Division, Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Blackhawks trade rumors, dave bolland, duncan keith, hannu toivonen, Hugh Jessiman, jeff Taffe, Joel Quenneville, john scott, Jonathan Toews, Jordan Hendry, Marian Hossa, NHL, NHL Central, Niklas Hjalmarsson, Patrick Kane, patrick sharp, Stan Bowman, Tomas Kopecky, troy brouwer, Western Conference
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Antti Niemi Arbitration Award Unveiled
On Saturday, the Chicago Blackhawks and their Stanley Cup-winning goalie Antti Niemi learned that the third party arbitrator decided that Niemi was worth $2.75M in 2010-11. The Blackhawks now have 48 hours to either accept this award, reject it completely, or … Continue reading
Marty Turco Headed to Chicago?
Rumors on Friday evening are that the Blackhawks have agreed to a contingency plan if/when they are forced to part ways with Antti Niemi. Marty Turco, who won 22 games in Dallas last year, has allegedly agreed in principle to … Continue reading