CenterIce 83 Report post Posted July 24, 2009 (edited) before signing his contract http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_dadd...?urn=nhl,178601 Edited July 24, 2009 by CenterIce Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#18 the _Hoss_ 2 Report post Posted July 24, 2009 why would they, Winter told them right away he has this shoulder problem...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lovin Jiri Fischer 147 Report post Posted July 24, 2009 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomicPunk 296 Report post Posted July 24, 2009 Can someone give these guys a copy of the handbook, or were they absent that day? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted July 24, 2009 Was this "the straw" that forced Chicago to "reassign" Tallon? It seems to be a perfect fit into the timeline. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim 5 Report post Posted July 24, 2009 some here are too quick to pile it all on Tallon. The Hossa signing reeks of Bowman. Cap be damned, its good for them in the short-term. If Hossa has trouble scoring, you can bet they'll try him at D. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted July 24, 2009 Can someone give these guys a copy of the handbook, or were they absent that day? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Ruff 47 Report post Posted July 24, 2009 Is this surprising? He signed on the first day, of course they didn't give him a physical.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim 5 Report post Posted July 24, 2009 did the Wings give him a physical last summer?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CenterIce 83 Report post Posted July 24, 2009 As the article states, even though they announced the signing on July 1, the contract wasn't official until July 10th. Plenty of time to give him a physical. Also, why would you go on the word of the agent about an injury. They could have found something that no one knew about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted July 25, 2009 (edited) You guys do realize that this is actually not an uncommon practice. The physical is scheduled of a convenient time and based on the results of the physical the contract can be voided depending on the wording of the contract in question. It's not like they're retarded. EDIT: PuckDaddy seems to think that the deal having been already approved by the NHL indicated that Hossa's contract wasn't subject to the physical approval, but I don't buy that for a second. Edited July 25, 2009 by Drake_Marcus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
savaking72 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2009 How long is Hossa supposed to be on the IR? I haven't read anything on him, and his shoulder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy_Like_Wingy 25 Report post Posted July 25, 2009 How long is Hossa supposed to be on the IR? I haven't read anything on him, and his shoulder. I thought I heard he had surgery yesterday (Friday) and will be out for at least 4 months. So...late November? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted July 25, 2009 You guys do realize that this is actually not an uncommon practice. The physical is scheduled of a convenient time and based on the results of the physical the contract can be voided depending on the wording of the contract in question. It's not like they're retarded. EDIT: PuckDaddy seems to think that the deal having been already approved by the NHL indicated that Hossa's contract wasn't subject to the physical approval, but I don't buy that for a second. Yeah, no offense, but over the last year or so, I've lost all respect for Puckdaddy. Sorry, but he's just another anti-Wing *******. So much for Journalism, 2009. See ya guys. Go Wings!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seraph 240 Report post Posted July 25, 2009 I don't see the big deal. The article says they documented his shoulder in the "getaway interview" at the end of the year. So I'm sure all parties were aware and the contract was written up with this in mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted July 26, 2009 You guys do realize that this is actually not an uncommon practice. The physical is scheduled of a convenient time and based on the results of the physical the contract can be voided depending on the wording of the contract in question. It's not like they're retarded. EDIT: PuckDaddy seems to think that the deal having been already approved by the NHL indicated that Hossa's contract wasn't subject to the physical approval, but I don't buy that for a second. Way too many sour grapes to go around these parts lately... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted July 26, 2009 I thought I heard he had surgery yesterday (Friday) and will be out for at least 4 months. So...late November? So they get an injured Hossa for 4 months and a healthy Hossa for the better part of 12 years? Horrible deal. Erm....right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ComradeWasabi 109 Report post Posted July 26, 2009 Glen Sather knew that Marian Gaborik was made of glass and gave him a five-year deal anyways. When signing an injured Hossa, who has a history of durability, for twelve presumably mostly-healthy years, four months of recovery following shoulder surgery isn't going to hurt that much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted July 27, 2009 Topic at a forum site of the competition: Can the Hawks Get Out of the Hossa Contract? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevieY9802 6 Report post Posted July 27, 2009 some here are too quick to pile it all on Tallon. The Hossa signing reeks of Bowman. Cap be damned, its good for them in the short-term. If Hossa has trouble scoring, you can bet they'll try him at D. Everything I've read was this was McDonough who wanted Hossa while Tallon wanted Havlat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtrememachine1 795 Report post Posted July 27, 2009 This really isn't that big of a deal. While it looks bad to see a big name signing miss the first couple months due to an injury, they'll still have him for the part that counts, the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyMountainWingGal 108 Report post Posted July 27, 2009 I don't see this as that big of a deal unless the shoulder problem lingers long term. Should be able to fix the rotator cuff though. Mixed bag here. I certainly don't wish injury on anyone, and have nothing personal against Hossa now that he's gone (although the disappointment in his PO performance will linger for some time). However, now that he's a rival in our conference and even moreso in our division, can't say I will root for him to be too successful either.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snazzy 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2009 Not a big concern, really. Chicago has bigger things to worry about. Like Hossa's disappearing magic tricks he likes to perform during the playoffs. And the fact that they lost their top playoff performer Havlat for a no-show Hossa. Or getting mail sent out on time... cap space, etc.. Hossa's shoulder is the least of Chicago's worries right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
