The Critic Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Jul 30, 2010 -> 11:23 AM) don't the Wirtz own the company that distributes liquor to the UC? Yeah, it's in that linked story. They basically pay rent to themselves and they stock their own bars at the UC through the distributorship. Nice deal if you can get it, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 QUOTE (The Critic @ Jul 30, 2010 -> 11:57 AM) Yeah, it's in that linked story. They basically pay rent to themselves and they stock their own bars at the UC through the distributorship. Nice deal if you can get it, huh? ah OK, thanks, didn't click the link... yeah, so "Blackhawks lose money" is really just a paper loss because the Wirtz are likely making it back crazily with the increased attendance and the complete playoff run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Jul 30, 2010 -> 11:16 AM) League revenue sharing is a good idea, but not at 50%, that's ridiculous. It's a good idea if it's equitable, but not if you're excluded from receiving revenue because of your market even when you lose 31 million dollars in one year (or whatever insane number they stated). Although Dollar Bill probably would have tried even less (if that's possible) if he knew he had revenue sharing cash coming in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Niemi's arbitration number came in at $2.75 million. Hawks may have to make a minor move, but I think thats very doable. Sounds like the Finnish Fortress may be around for one more season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jul 31, 2010 -> 12:03 PM) Niemi's arbitration number came in at $2.75 million. Hawks may have to make a minor move, but I think thats very doable. Sounds like the Finnish Fortress may be around for one more season. Yeah, yesterday the Score's Hawk guy said up to $2.8 was realistic and even up to 3m was possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Well the Hawks should be able to handle that for Niemi... I like it but I don't think it would have killed the Hawks if they had to walk away from him either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 QUOTE (EvilJester99 @ Jul 31, 2010 -> 12:41 PM) Well the Hawks should be able to handle that for Niemi... I like it but I don't think it would have killed the Hawks if they had to walk away from him either. it's an unpopular opinion, but one I share with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulokis Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 (edited) 750K cap hit difference should be doable for the Hawks from the 2mil the Hawks offered. I am ok with Crawford and Niemi tandem. Edited July 31, 2010 by bulokis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Jul 31, 2010 -> 12:57 PM) it's an unpopular opinion, but one I share with you. Its an opinion that I believe the Bowmans shared as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 No idea what the Hawks will do now, that number is right on the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 (edited) It appears the Hawks have decided to walk away from Niemi... they just "reportedly" signed Marty Turco for 1.75 million per WGN TV Dan Roan Edited August 2, 2010 by EvilJester99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord chas Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 QUOTE (EvilJester99 @ Aug 1, 2010 -> 09:57 PM) It appears the Hawks have decided to walk away from Niemi... they just "reportedly" signed Marty Turco for 1.75 million per WGN TV Dan Roan wow i still cant believe how bad this salary cap situation turned out to be. would it be possible to sign niemi then at least trade him for something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 2, 2010 Author Share Posted August 2, 2010 QUOTE (lord chas @ Aug 1, 2010 -> 11:28 PM) wow i still cant believe how bad this salary cap situation turned out to be. would it be possible to sign niemi then at least trade him for something? The bonuses alone are costing us almost 10% of our cap space this year. It is a tough price to pay, but it also means we won the Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 QUOTE (EvilJester99 @ Aug 1, 2010 -> 09:57 PM) It appears the Hawks have decided to walk away from Niemi... they just "reportedly" signed Marty Turco for 1.75 million per WGN TV Dan Roan Now they are saying the report is false.. We'll see tomorrow I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 QUOTE (lord chas @ Aug 1, 2010 -> 11:28 PM) wow i still cant believe how bad this salary cap situation turned out to be. would it be possible to sign niemi then at least trade him for something? They can try to trade him before accepting the arb ruling, but not after. That's what I've been reading, anyway - once they accept the decision they can't trade him for a year. If they decline the ruling, Niemi walks away as a UFA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Controlled Chaos Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 QUOTE (The Critic @ Aug 2, 2010 -> 02:58 AM) They can try to trade him before accepting the arb ruling, but not after. That's what I've been reading, anyway - once they accept the decision they can't trade him for a year. If they decline the ruling, Niemi walks away as a UFA. Hawks have 3 options here. Accept the arb ruling and keep him. Accept the arb ruling and trade him. Let him walk as a UFA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalls2598 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 The Score just reported that the Hawks will not sign Niemi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 A lot of those new BlackHawks fans will be pissed I imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 2, 2010 Author Share Posted August 2, 2010 Well at least I know now that my goalie can kick your goalies ass... He might not be able to stop much anymore, but he has a nasty right cross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 QUOTE (Controlled Chaos @ Aug 2, 2010 -> 08:42 AM) Hawks have 3 options here. Accept the arb ruling and keep him. Accept the arb ruling and trade him. Let him walk as a UFA. Does Nieme stand a chance at getting the $2+ million that the arb ruled elsewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 2, 2010 Author Share Posted August 2, 2010 QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Aug 2, 2010 -> 10:13 AM) Does Nieme stand a chance at getting the $2+ million that the arb ruled elsewhere? He's a free agent at this point. Anything can happen now, but I have to imagine it wouldn't be easy because teams already have their #1 guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 2, 2010 -> 11:17 AM) He's a free agent at this point. Anything can happen now, but I have to imagine it wouldn't be easy because teams already have their #1 guys. I take it that there is now zero circumstance under which he could return to the Hawks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 2, 2010 -> 10:17 AM) He's a free agent at this point. Anything can happen now, but I have to imagine it wouldn't be easy because teams already have their #1 guys. THat's kind of what I was thinking. he really screwed himself by pushing this so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 2, 2010 Author Share Posted August 2, 2010 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 2, 2010 -> 10:18 AM) I take it that there is now zero circumstance under which he could return to the Hawks? Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSox05 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 (edited) .913 SV% 2.72 GAA 30 shots per game. - Turco .912 SV% 2.25 GAA 24 Shots per game. - Niemi If Turco played with our defense last year, he probably would have better numbers than Niemi. Its pretty much the same with either. They both aren't great or awful. Edited August 2, 2010 by GoSox05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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