LDF Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 QUOTE(YASNY @ Aug 11, 2005 -> 07:54 AM) Weren't the Hawks up against some sort of arbitration offer type deadline where they could have lost TBo and got nothing in return? It seems to me I've read that somewhere. i believe they offered him one either way, imho, we didn't get enuf for him. \ but we are in a different era with hockey now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 QUOTE(LDF @ Aug 11, 2005 -> 10:16 PM) i believe they offered him one either way, imho, we didn't get enuf for him. \ but we are in a different era with hockey now We didn't get enuf for him, but Tallon is trying to be the good guy and move Thibault BUT ALSO get SOMETHING for him. I'm glad Thibault is happy...he busted his ass for us. 4th round pick isn't bad, though...since Tallon had no leverage at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSGuy406 Posted August 11, 2005 Author Share Posted August 11, 2005 A little bit of news today... Joe Thorton inks a three-year deal with the Bruins. Lindros signs a one-year deal with the Laughs. There were more names, but I didn't catch 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 I know i'm late to the party with these comments, but I really am happy to see the Hawks looking like they are improving, and I really think Chicago is full of people like me who are waiting for a good Hawks team that they can embrace, and the cities pretty large hockey fan base will deliver if the Hawks do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Showtime Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 QUOTE(kapkomet @ Aug 11, 2005 -> 07:38 AM) Well, seeing as how I work for Comcast, it's sort of interesting that they decided to do this. Comcast is not one to waste money on things like this, if they didn't think the "partnership" would work, they wouldn't have offered. I think the NHL knows they suck at marketing (before the lockout) and they know that they have to do better. Comcast is stepping in and giving the money (which by the way was more then ESPN was going to give them) gives them power on how they will market the tv side of it. Should be interesting, and I hope they do a good job with their promotions staff to get this thing launched right. Interesting. Is Comcast going to step it up and finally challenge ESPN? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 QUOTE(Mr. Showtime @ Aug 11, 2005 -> 10:16 PM) Interesting. Is Comcast going to step it up and finally challenge ESPN? ESPN has the right to match the offer. I suspect they will just to keep another sports channel from getting off the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 QUOTE(YASNY @ Aug 11, 2005 -> 02:54 AM) Weren't the Hawks up against some sort of arbitration offer type deadline where they could have lost TBo and got nothing in return? It seems to me I've read that somewhere. No, the hawks resigned TBO before arbitration for a cool 2.5 million. This was before the Khabibulin signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 QUOTE(Steve9347 @ Aug 12, 2005 -> 02:47 AM) No, the hawks resigned TBO before arbitration for a cool 2.5 million. This was before the Khabibulin signing. I knew I had seen something about this. I just found it. The Hawks had to deal Thibault by Wednesday's deadline for him to file for arbitration or risk not getting anything in return. If Thibault had filed for arbitration he likely would have won the decision, considering he had a two-way contract that allowed the Hawks to send him to the minor leagues. The Hawks probably would have walked away from the decision, allowing Thibault to be an unrestricted free agent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Nice research, YAS. PS... sorry about our little confrontation a few weeks back. I blame booze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 QUOTE(Steve9347 @ Aug 12, 2005 -> 02:55 AM) Nice research, YAS. PS... sorry about our little confrontation a few weeks back. I blame booze. It's been forgotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 QUOTE(YASNY @ Aug 12, 2005 -> 03:57 AM) It's been forgotten. As Jim Carrey would say in Bruce Almighty, B... E... A... UTIFUL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 QUOTE(Mr. Showtime @ Aug 12, 2005 -> 03:16 AM) Interesting. Is Comcast going to step it up and finally challenge ESPN? No, I don't think Comcast is going after ESPN. They're taking a risk that hockey's going to come back strong. And ESPN I don't think will match the offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 QUOTE(kapkomet @ Aug 13, 2005 -> 12:54 AM) No, I don't think Comcast is going after ESPN. They're taking a risk that hockey's going to come back strong. And ESPN I don't think will match the offer. Kap there was this article from Minny in this morning's papers on this issue; "A little birdie says ESPN, within days, will retain its NHL TV broadcasting rights by matching Comcast's recent two-year, $100 million bid." http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/s...rs/12362925.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Friday, August 12, 2005 Kiprusoff The Flames will be signing him today for 10M for 3 years. A great move by the organization. John LeClair is talking to the Boston and Toronto according to my sources. Boris Mironov back to Edmonton is the rumor. Very Good chance that Hamrlik finds a home today..stay tuned.... We will begin Podcasting next week..should be awesome. I actually will have a phone number that you can call and pose a question to the upcoming guests, and your question will be recorded in the podcast along with the response from the guest. stay tuned for that. # posted by Eklund @ 10:54 AM Thursday, August 11, 2005 Valerie Bure To the LA Kings on Friday is the Rumor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 QUOTE(Pauly8509CWS @ Aug 11, 2005 -> 10:15 AM) Yep...Perrault is someone that would fit well in a Red and White sweater. ....but does Detroit have any interest in Perrault? There IS some black in the Blackhawks' color scheme, y'know.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Aug 12, 2005 -> 03:19 PM) Kap there was this article from Minny in this morning's papers on this issue; http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/s...rs/12362925.htm Interesting. I'm surprised... but maybe ESPN was using someone like Comcast to determine fair market value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly8509CWS Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 QUOTE(The Critic @ Aug 12, 2005 -> 09:50 AM) ....but does Detroit have any interest in Perrault? There IS some black in the Blackhawks' color scheme, y'know.... I dont really like the black sweater too much. The red one is the best in the NHL though, no doubt about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Well there goes that idea.... Panthers sign Gratton Canadian Press 8/12/2005 9:45:22 PM SUNRISE, Fla. (CP) - The Florida Panthers signed centre Chris Gratton to a one-year contract, club general manager Mike Keenan announced Friday. Gratton will earn $900,000 for the 2005-06 season. ''Chris is a tough, physical and competitive player who adds further depth at our forward position,'' said Keenan. ''He is another veteran player whose leadership and experience will be counted on as we continue to reshape our franchise.'' Gratton, 30, played in 81 games with Phoenix and Colorado during the 2003-04 season, recording 32 points and 111 penalty minutes. The six-foot-four, 221-pound native of Brantford, Ont., has 174 goals, 296 assists and 1,351 penalty minutes in 851 career games. Gratton was drafted third overall by Tampa Bay in the 1993 NHL draft and has also played for Philadelphia and Buffalo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 I would have preferred Perrault over Gratton anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 CHICAGO - The Blackhawks made a trade on Monday, sending defenseman Steve McCarthy to the Vancouver Canucks for a third round draft pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft ******** Why???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie Montana Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 These Blackhawks team will be fun to watch this year. Cant wait til Oct. 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly8509CWS Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Aug 22, 2005 -> 04:51 PM) I hear the Hawks signed Todd Simpson. :headshake I'm a little disappointed in the Mac trade, I really liked him and think he has a chance to be a good blueliner in the future. Here's to the stupid way you wore your helmet and the hard work you put in as a Hawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 QUOTE(IlliniKrush @ Aug 22, 2005 -> 04:49 PM) CHICAGO - The Blackhawks made a trade on Monday, sending defenseman Steve McCarthy to the Vancouver Canucks for a third round draft pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft ******** Why???? I guess none of them in the Hawks organ I zation liked McCarthy...in which makes no friggin sense at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Yeah, but i thought once Sutter was gone, Mac was safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 QUOTE(IlliniKrush @ Aug 22, 2005 -> 09:04 PM) Yeah, but i thought once Sutter was gone, Mac was safe. Thats what I was hoping for as well...but seems Tallon didn't much care for him either I guess...I am surprised because Yawney would have worked well with Mac...terrible move by Tallon here. IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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