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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

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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

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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

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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

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Blackhawks Fans Reality Check

 Since the Blackhawks added the (bigger than expected) salary of Niklas Hjalmarsson to their bottom line on Monday, trade rumors have started to circle the organization once again. Yet again, the central figure of many rumors is versatile forward Patrick … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Need New Approach To Free Agents: Swagger

Since the city of Chicago started sweeping up the Blackhawks’ championship parade, it’s felt like teams all over the NHL are sweeping up Hawks players with the same amount of ease. And to most Hawks fans, it hasn’t been easy … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Pressure: Chicago Served Notice Winning Matters

Who would have thought, as little as four years ago, that the Blackhawks would be forcing other teams in Chicago to spend money? This summer the Blackhawks have not, and will not, be active in the free agent market. But … Continue reading

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Antti Niemi Files For Arbitration: Possible Issues

The deadline for restricted free agents to file for arbitration was over the weekend, and 31 players filed. The biggest name on the list was Blackhawks’ goalie Antti Niemi. By filing for arbitration, Niemi indicates that he wants an independent … Continue reading

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A Possible Trade Partner For Cristobal Huet?

The Blackhawks have moved a number of players since winning the Stanley Cup, and the one elephant that remains in the room is now-backup netminder Cristobal Huet. With a $5.625M cap number and after losing the starting gig in Chicago … Continue reading

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Could the Blackhawks and Maple Leafs Make an Original (Six) Trade?

It has become a well-known fact that the Toronto Maple Leafs are dealing with four significant issues right now. They were not very good in 2009-10. They have very few draft picks the next two years. Tomas Kaberle will not be … Continue reading

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