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Posts tagged "Antti Niemi"

Current goaltending duo reminiscent of last season's

Blogs aren’t often written mid-game, but Joel Quenneville’s decision to yank Marty Turco less than a minute into the 2nd period inspired me to write something that I’ve been thinking for a long time. Corey Crawford is this team’s best option at goaltender. I know it’d be difficult to find anyone to argue with me... Read more »
By John Talarico,
December 13, 2010 at 10:26 pm
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Rapid fire: Quick postgame reaction to Hawks' 4-3 win in Buffalo

The Blackhawks got in the win column on Monday night, bouncing back from a slow start to beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3. The Hawks got two goals from Marian Hossa and a goal a piece from Nick Leddy and Patrick Kane. Here are some things I noticed throughout this back and forth game: -The Niklas... Read more »
By John Talarico,
October 11, 2010 at 9:11 pm
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Antti Niemi to sign with San Jose; Thanks Bill Zito

Antti Niemi has finally found himself a home.  After weeks of speculation regarding Niemi’s future, the Stanley Cup winning goaltender will reportedly sign with the San Jose Sharks for roughly $2 million. According to Nick Kypreos, the deal could be for only one year. Two million would be $750,000 less than his arbitration number with... Read more »
By John Talarico,
September 1, 2010 at 8:50 pm
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Blackhawks lineup beginning to take shape

With the Antti Niemi situation settled, the Hawks’ 2010-2011 lineup is much easier to predict. The team can now dress a 21-man roster comfortably under the salary cap. Based on recent signings and comments by General Manager Stan Bowman, here is what the lineup could resemble in October: Kane/Toews/Brouwer Hossa/Sharp/Kopecky Stalberg/Bolland/Makarov Bickell/Dowell/Skille Keith/Seabrook Hjalmarsson/Campbell Hendry/Vishnevskiy... Read more »
By John Talarico,
August 6, 2010 at 2:34 pm
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Marty Turco: Already committed to the Indian

There are plenty of reasons to feel good about the Hawks’ addition of veteran goalie Marty Turco. He provides stability, a low cap-hit, and leadership for the young Blackhawks. But above all, there is one reason why Hawks fans should welcome this guy aboard: He genuinely wants to be here. Players say it all the... Read more »
By John Talarico,
August 3, 2010 at 12:22 pm
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Hawks say goodbye to Niemi, hello to Turco

It has been speculated for weeks, and now it’s official. The Blackhawks have decided to walk away from Antti Niemi’s $2.75 million dollar salary and sign veteran goalie Marty Turco to a 1-year deal. Turco’s cap hit is reportedly very low in the $1.3 million dollar range. The Marty Turco era is underway in Chicago... Read more »
By John Talarico,
August 2, 2010 at 12:50 pm
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Blackhawks sign Turco? *Update: "Reports are false...for now"

*Most up to date news at bottom of this article* According to WGN’s Dan Roan, the Blackhawks have agreed to a 1-year, $1.75 million dollar deal with free agent goaltender Marty Turco. The signing has not yet been reported by any other sources. Marty Turco is the best stick-handling goaltender in the NHL If true... Read more »
By John Talarico,
August 1, 2010 at 10:09 pm
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Niemi awarded $2.75 million from arbitrator

The Blackhawks received some good news this afternoon when it was announced that goaltender Antti Niemi received a 1 year, 2.75 million dollar deal at arbitration. This number is much lower than what was expected, as many felt it would be closer to $3.5 mil.  As recently as Saturday morning, Hawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz shared... Read more »
By John Talarico,
July 31, 2010 at 2:24 pm
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Bowman prepared for all possibilities, with or without Niemi

While we won’t hear any news regarding Antti Niemi’s arbitration hearing until Saturday, Stan Bowman said in a conference call on Thursday evening that the Blackhawks “will try to make it work.” Stan Bowman has been the hardest working GM in sports this summer The most encouraging statement from the call was that the Hawks... Read more »
By John Talarico,
July 29, 2010 at 6:37 pm
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The salary trimming continues: Hawks trade Reasoner

The Hawks made a minor move today that may be a prerequisite for a bigger one, trading Marty Reasoner to the Panthers for center Jeff Taffe.  Taffe is a 29-year old underachiever, having spent most of last season in the minors despite being a former 1st round pick.  Taffe has a 1-way contract worth $550,000... Read more »
By John Talarico,
July 22, 2010 at 3:09 pm
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