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Kovalchuk Chaos: NHL Gives Players’ Association Ultimatum

On Wednesday afternoon, the NHL’s deadline to either accept or reject the New Jersey Devils latest attempt to sign star forward Ilya Kovalchuk was pushed back to Friday at 5 PM ET. The reason might lead to a historic series … Continue reading

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Marian Hossa Contract in Question?

It has been pointed out, at length, on Tuesday that the NHL has continued to investigate a number of lengthy contracts written in the past couple seasons to veteran stars. This issue was brought to a head in the footnotes … Continue reading

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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

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How the Blackhawks Keep Antti Niemi

Thanks to a flurry of fantastic, under-the-radar moves over the past couple weeks, the Blackhawks might now be able to afford having Antti Niemi back on their roster for the 2010-11 season. Because of a handful of two-way contracts added … Continue reading

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Kovalchuk Conspiracy: More Evidence Deal Was Never Legit

On Tuesday, there were a number of small pieces of insight that lend credibility to our conspiracy theory that New Jersey Devils GM Lou Lamoriello was actually doing the NHL a favor when he offered superstar wing Ilya Kovalchuk a laughable contract. First … Continue reading

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Ilya Intrigue: Did Lamoriello Blow Up Kovalchuk Contract To Help Bettman?

On Tuesday, within hours of the press conference introducing their new $102 Million Dollar Man, the New Jersey Devils received word that the league had rejected the contract on grounds that the deal was trying to circumvent the salary cap. … Continue reading

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Why the Blackhawks Cannot Afford to Move Patrick Sharp

Amidst the speculation surrounding the summer exodus at the United Center, the shadow of Antti Niemi rests on the locker of Patrick Sharp. As the Blackhawks try to solve their problem between the pipes, the need to make salary cap … 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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