Original-Six 254 Report post Posted July 29, 2010 Jose Theodore was a wall the two meetings with caps last year when the wings lost that 2nd game in their barn, wings had 56shots or something and scored just once... He got benched the last two years in the Caps playoffs runs if that says anything....The second coming of Huet? ooo.... now i'm hearing it's indeed a phone-conference supposedly to announce a signing for Jose Theodore. Niemi's being dumped. very interesting predicaments indeed! Sources? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted July 29, 2010 OMFG this is awesome. This is a no-win situation. Unless you are a Wings fan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted July 29, 2010 Win-win for us.If Niemi stays,Sharp is likely on his way out.If Niemi goes, the sieve Theodore could be the Hawks starter next year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted July 29, 2010 Niemis arbitration descision will come on saturday, bowman says they will either sign him, trade him or walk away from him depending how much he gets... that's all for today folk... status quo. What exactly does bowman mean? Stan BowmanIn terms of free agents, are a lot on the market. If have to go down that road, we will be prepared. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted July 29, 2010 My guess would be... Smoke screen # 3? 1 jeff48109 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DatsyukianDeke13 Report post Posted July 29, 2010 I think either way, Chicago is going to have to lose a valuable piece. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Original-Six 254 Report post Posted July 29, 2010 Stan BowmanIn terms of free agents, are a lot on the market. If have to go down that road, we will be prepared. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsf9D0IpOLU 1 Jamessss reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted July 29, 2010 Well, Mr. Bowman, no crap you'll either sign him, trade him, or walk away. Those are the only options for any contract negotiation. Either way, the Hawks and screwed. Whatever happens will probably be the biggest loss for them this off-season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broken 16 381 Report post Posted July 29, 2010 Well, Mr. Bowman, no crap you'll either sign him, trade him, or walk away. Those are the only options for any contract negotiation. Either way, the Hawks and screwed. Whatever happens will probably be the biggest loss for them this off-season. So those weren't brilliant little nuggets of GM wisdom? 1 Original-Six reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted July 29, 2010 My guess would be... Smoke screen # 3? Stan Bowman's actions are as transparent as his statements are bulls*** (in other words: very). 1 HankthaTank reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted July 30, 2010 Looking forward to see how this all plays out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragonballgtz 273 Report post Posted July 30, 2010 (edited) Niemis arbitration descision will come on saturday, bowman says they will either sign him, trade him or walk away from him depending how much he gets... that's all for today folk... status quo. What exactly does bowman mean? Are they even allowed to trade players once a decision has be made? I thought it was either they both agree to the decision or he becomes a UFA. Edited July 30, 2010 by dragonballgtz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted July 30, 2010 Come on, don't sign Theodore - sign Turco! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted July 30, 2010 Come on, don't sign Theodore - sign Turco! Either one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted July 30, 2010 Either one... If I had to choose I'd pick Turco. He's still got the chops. Even with an absolutely brutal first half he managed to bring his numbers up to average this year on a non-playoff team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Heaten Report post Posted July 30, 2010 No way Chicago can afford Turco. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy_Like_Wingy 25 Report post Posted July 30, 2010 Are they even allowed to trade players once a decision has be made? I thought it was either they both agree to the decision or he becomes a UFA. Yes. As long as the number awarded didn't put them over the 10% buffer in the off season they can agree to the contract and then trade him. I'm assuming they already have a buyer lined up by now. How hilarious would it be if they agreed to a bloated contract and then no other teams would trade for him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted July 30, 2010 No way Chicago can afford Turco. He's sure going to regret not taking Philadelphia's offer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozen-Man 144 Report post Posted July 30, 2010 He's sure going to regret not taking Philadelphia's offer. I read he may still go to Philly that he was keeping his options open and just wasn't ready to decide. I guess sort of like Modano was how I took it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted July 30, 2010 I was at the mall today sitting down and The Score, canadian sports channel was on, and the ticket said that Steve Kouleas has learned that Chicago will sign goalie Marty Turco to a 1yr deal worth 1.5mil if they walk away from Antti Niemi. Kinda weird and caught me off guard, it isnt on TSN so I dunno if it's true or not. I have a question though, what team is gonna be in need of Antti Niemi? He's an ok goalie but he isnt worth 4mil, plus most teams seem to have there goaltending figured out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jett1913 43 Report post Posted July 30, 2010 i found this Gem on the chicago tribune website... probably some of the greatest fan math i've ever seen "Niemi will stay, just look... FORWARDS Patrick Kane ($6.300m) / Jonathan Toews ($6.300m) / Troy Brouwer ($1.025m) Marian Hossa ($5.275m) / Patrick Sharp ($3.900m) / Viktor Stalberg ($0.850m) Bryan Bickell ($0.541m) / Dave Bolland ($3.375m) / Tomas Kopecky ($1.200m) Jack Skille ($0.600m) / Jake Dowell ($0.525m) / Hugh Jessiman ($0.500m) DEFENSEMEN Brian Campbell ($7.142m) / Duncan Keith ($5.538m) Brent Seabrook ($3.500m) / Niklas Hjalmarsson ($3.500m) Shawn Lalonde ($0.773m) / Jordan Hendry ($0.625m) GOALTENDERS Antti Niemi ($3.500m) /Hannu Toivonen ($0.550m) CARRY-OVER BONUS PENALTY: $4,157,753 SALARY CAP: $59,400,000; CAP PAYROLL: $59,679,090; BONUSES: $285,000 CAP SPACE (20-man roster): $5,910 The Cup STAYS in Chicago!!!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted July 30, 2010 Niemi won his Cup. He can go brag to Kovy in the KHL lol. This has been hilarious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted July 31, 2010 Why does the delusional sports writer think that Sharp will be a part of the team next season if Niemi is signed to anything over $3 million? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted July 31, 2010 Niemi won't get signed 1 mjlegend reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted July 31, 2010 Today's the day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
