EvilJester99 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Caps Sign Theodore; Huet to Chicago? (Updated) In a surprising move, the Caps have signed free agent goaltender Jose Theodore to a two-year contract. The team had been discussing a three-year contract extension with Cristobal Huet, but the sides couldn't close the deal this afternoon. "It just fell apart," Huet's agent, Stephen Bartlett, told Ken Campbell of The Hockey News. "We just hit a couple snags that we couldn't work through." Update: The deal with Theodore is for $9 million ($4.5 each season). That's obviously less cash and a shorter term than the three-year, $15 million the Caps had been discussing with Huet. Update:I just heard from a source that Huet asked the Caps for three years, $15 million and the Caps offered it to him. But Huet then said he wanted test the market today and see what might be out there. Now it's looking like he'll sign a four year deal with Chicago for $5.6 million Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxbrian Posted July 1, 2008 Author Share Posted July 1, 2008 QUOTE (EvilJester99 @ Jul 1, 2008 -> 01:33 PM) Caps Sign Theodore; Huet to Chicago? (Updated) In a surprising move, the Caps have signed free agent goaltender Jose Theodore to a two-year contract. The team had been discussing a three-year contract extension with Cristobal Huet, but the sides couldn't close the deal this afternoon. "It just fell apart," Huet's agent, Stephen Bartlett, told Ken Campbell of The Hockey News. "We just hit a couple snags that we couldn't work through." Update: The deal with Theodore is for $9 million ($4.5 each season). That's obviously less cash and a shorter term than the three-year, $15 million the Caps had been discussing with Huet. Update:I just heard from a source that Huet asked the Caps for three years, $15 million and the Caps offered it to him. But Huet then said he wanted test the market today and see what might be out there. Now it's looking like he'll sign a four year deal with Chicago for $5.6 million Where is this from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DBAHO Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Goodbye Khabby then if the above does happen. My guess is he's off to Tampa. Kolzig isn't a starting caliber NHL goaltender anymore. But they do have Mike Smith there also, but I don't know if he's a bonafide #1. Maybe Edmonton could be the team that trades for Khabby, they've been clearing salary today, and need an upgrade in goal from Roloson, so there are some definite possibilites. Oh and the Senators, definitely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 (edited) Habby could go to the Yotes as well. Nevermind I forgot they got Bryz. Edited July 1, 2008 by EvilJester99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxbrian Posted July 1, 2008 Author Share Posted July 1, 2008 QUOTE (DBAH0 @ Jul 1, 2008 -> 02:35 PM) Goodbye Khabby then if the above does happen. My guess is he's off to Tampa. Kolzig isn't a starting caliber NHL goaltender anymore. But they do have Mike Smith there also, but I don't know if he's a bonafide #1. Maybe Edmonton could be the team that trades for Khabby, they've been clearing salary today, and need an upgrade in goal from Roloson, so there are some definite possibilites. Oh and the Senators, definitely. Hmm...I wonder what we could get for Bulin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 (edited) Stuy was just saying the Huet thing looks to be a done deal. BREAKING NEWS: Cory Stillman agrees to terms with Florida on a three year deal for $10.6 million. Cristobal Huet has signed with Chicago. Details to follow. Edited July 1, 2008 by EvilJester99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 The most interesting thing about the Huet thing now is where will Habby go and for what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxbrian Posted July 1, 2008 Author Share Posted July 1, 2008 Just about to post it. This is good news, only if we can get rid of Bulin. If we can't, it's a huge waste. I'd like to see us deal him to Ottawa for a solid player and a pick. With that money dumped, make another, bigger offer to Hossa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 How about Habby for Spezza?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 I like the move. I'm a fan of Huet, even though some people think he's a system goalie. I think he puts that theory to rest a little with his play in Washington. So I think he's an upgrade on Khabibulin, who at his best was great, but just wasn't consistent enough, and too injury prone over the length of the deal. DT could really get himself a nice forward or defenseman here by dangling Khabi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 LA or Ott for Habby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 The free agent contracts they are talking about are just stupid. 12 YEARS for a hockey player? Good god. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxbrian Posted July 1, 2008 Author Share Posted July 1, 2008 QUOTE (DBAH0 @ Jul 1, 2008 -> 01:49 PM) I like the move. I'm a fan of Huet, even though some people think he's a system goalie. I think he puts that theory to rest a little with his play in Washington. So I think he's an upgrade on Khabibulin, who at his best was great, but just wasn't consistent enough, and too injury prone over the length of the deal. DT could really get himself a nice forward or defenseman here by dangling Khabi. If we could trade him to a team in need of a goalie like the Sens, we can get a solid player and a pick in return. A move like that would clear cap space and would allow us to then get the money back we just spent on Huet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Yeah that's why it's smart on our part, if we can deal Khabi. Depends on what we get back though. A top tier defenseman should be the priority. I wouldn't have minded Vishnosky (know I spelt that wrong), before he was dealt to Edmonton (even though he had a down year). Too bad Florida have Vokoun, because I'd love to dangle Khabi + pieces for Bouwmeester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 So can someone fill me in on Huet? His numbers looks really good, but the name doesn't resonate. Also, what kind of return could we expect for Khabby? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jul 1, 2008 -> 01:53 PM) So can someone fill me in on Huet? His numbers looks really good, but the name doesn't resonate. Also, what kind of return could we expect for Khabby? Canadiens goalie, did pretty well, dealt to Washington to make room for Price. The more-informed hockey geeks will go into more detail. I like the move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Here is a little more... The Chicago Blackhawks have signed goaltender Cristobal Huet to a contract. Huet, 32, finished with a 32-14-6 record and 2.32 goals-against average this season with a .920 save percentage between Washington and Montreal. The Canadiens dealt Huet to the Capitals in February, electing to go with Carey Price as their starting goaltender. Huet was in the final year of a two-year contract and became an unrestricted free agent on July 1. Huet has played 183 career games in the NHL. He posted a 83-61-24 record, a 2.43 goals against average and a .918 save percentage. He posted an 11-2 record in 13 career games with the Capitals, with a 1.63 goals against average and a .936 save percentage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxbrian Posted July 1, 2008 Author Share Posted July 1, 2008 QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jul 1, 2008 -> 01:53 PM) So can someone fill me in on Huet? His numbers looks really good, but the name doesn't resonate. Also, what kind of return could we expect for Khabby? He was 10th in GAA and 6th in save%. He is 32, from France, and played very well down the stretch last year for the Caps. The deal is for 4 years and $5.6 per. We could expect a solid player and a 3rd or 4th round pick for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Yeah those numbers with the Caps are pretty studly. I think he's French as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 IS BULIN GONE THEN??? Huet is exactly what this team needs, I'm very glad they got him. If we can somehow dump Bulin, wow just wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Here is the contract #'s 5.625/yr for 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 One would have to think DT already has a deal in place to ship off Habby right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfn4life Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jul 1, 2008 -> 02:53 PM) So can someone fill me in on Huet? His numbers looks really good, but the name doesn't resonate. Also, what kind of return could we expect for Khabby? Huet is a solid, very underated goalie. He has more of a stand-up style. Very good up high but has had some problems on shots down low. The HAwks could get a pick and a solid player for Khabby if they eat some of his contract because nobody wants to pay him 7 mil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 QUOTE (EvilJester99 @ Jul 1, 2008 -> 01:58 PM) One would have to think DT already has a deal in place to ship off Habby right? I hope so, cuz his bargaining position just weakened. Other GMs know they have to deal that contract, so the Hawks may not get as much as they would if Tallon could say "Look, we're dealing our #1 guy here". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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