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Posts tagged "Stan Bowman"

Blackhawks Rumor Mill: Seabrook to Edmonton?

In the wake of last night’s loss to the Flames, many fans demanded a roster shake-up immediately. I’m not sure that trading one of the team’s franchise defensemen is what those folks had in mind, but rumors centered on such a deal are swirling in Edmonton. According to Sportsnet’s Roger Millions, sources indicate that the... Read more »
By John Talarico,
February 8, 2011 at 6:45 pm
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Thursday morning trade rumors

While the Blackhawks were skating to their 3rd straight victory on Wednesday evening, the United Center press box was packed with scouts from various NHL clubs. According to Tim Sassone, there were 12 scouts in attendance including 4 from Atlanta, 3 from Dallas and 2 from the New York Islanders.  There has been speculation that... Read more »
By John Talarico,
January 13, 2011 at 1:17 pm
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Blackhawks Blog: Is Jack Skille being shopped?

As it often does, the NHL trade rumor mill is beginning to heat up as the second half of the season gets underway.  Joel Quenneville’s recent lineup decisions have left fans wondering what he is trying to accomplish (ie. scratching Jack Skille and Jake Dowell tonight), but what we also have to consider is whether... Read more »
By John Talarico,
January 5, 2011 at 5:52 pm
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Morin sent to Rockford; Opening night roster coming into focus

The Blackhawks made a relatively surprising move earlier today by sending prospect Jeremy Morin to Rockford. Morin will start the season there but is likely the first option to be called up if needed. The underlying reason for sending him down, as usual, is the salary cap. With Nick Leddy on the roster to fill... Read more »
By John Talarico,
October 4, 2010 at 8:22 pm
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New-look Hawks should be even better defensively

Just when you thought this summer was full of bad news, here’s something positive.  Last season, the Blackhawks won games because of three things: Timely scoring, puck possession, and good defense.  After this summer’s exodus of players, it’s hard to predict if all three of those components will click on all cylinders right away.  The... Read more »
By John Talarico,
August 11, 2010 at 1:20 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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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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