[A] 2012 Free Agent Frenzy

[JOVE23]

David Pagnotta ‏@TheFourthPeriod

[font=Arial, sans-serif]There is no truth to reports the Ryan Suter has a deal in place with Detroit, his agent just told me.[/font]

Jesse Rogers ‏@ESPNChiHawks

[font=Arial, sans-serif]Brookbank on a conf call..says he fits in a 5-6 role...hopeful to play everyday but knows hawks have numbers...at leas right now[/font]

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

A definite upgrade? Both were well below average, but Brodeur was only .005 percentage points better in save % than Crawford was with facing less shots per game. At least we aren't entirely sure if Crawford is what he is or he can be better, we know what Brodeur is.

Agreed.



Don't need a 40 year old goalie for 5 mil a year... just stupid.

 

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Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie

[font=Arial, sans-serif]Zach Parise's decision will not come until tomorrow. Has narrowed the field to a select group and will decide Monday.[/font]

 

[dlrob315]

Kaplan's an idiot when it comes to Hockey...

.....only Hockey?

 

[R K]

.....only Hockey?

I don't pay attention to the other sports as much so couldn't comment. I do know he's a total ass kisser though when it comes to people known in the sports community.

 

[winos5]

Brookbank is a right handed shot according to the trib blurb I read. Thats needed. Not sure how much ice time he'll see pon the 3rd pairing though. Don't know much about him.

 

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Jesse Rogers ‏@ESPNChiHawks

[font=Arial, sans-serif]Brookbank on himself: “I’m just kind of a steady defenseman. You know what you’re going to get out of me. Not anything too flashy. [/font][font=Arial, sans-serif][background=rgb(245, 245, 245)]I pride myself on making a good first pass and try to just play hard.”[/background][/font]

 

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Jesse Rogers ‏@ESPNChiHawks

[font=Arial, sans-serif]total package over 2 years is $2.5 mil RT [/font]@EnemaBagJones19[font=Arial, sans-serif]:[/font]@ESPNChiHawks[font=Arial, sans-serif] Any updates on Brookbank's salary?[/font]

 

[JOVE23]

*sigh* I guess it's Suter or bust.



[quoteJesse Rogers ‏@ESPNChiHawks

[font=Arial, sans-serif]no.. never heard they were in on that RT [/font]@asujoe91[font=Arial, sans-serif]:[/font]@ESPNChiHawks[font=Arial, sans-serif] any other rumblings...did they ever make parise an offer?[/font][/quote]

 

[Shantz My Pants]

Brookbank is a definite step in the right direction. I don't know why Klemmer is upset considering he's a guy who will help limit the shots on crawford.



He's the physical presence the Hawks have lacked the past few years on the back end and he came cheap. Quite happy with this signing. Hopefully we can add one more and get rid of Hammer while doing so.

 

[Shantz My Pants]

Enjoy:



[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPvcMt9bWnY[/youtube]

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

Enjoy:



[media][media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPvcMt9bWnY[/media[/media]]

That was Teemu's first fight in 20 years actually. 20 years between fights.

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

Enjoy:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAn5XDATxJU

 

[mikita's helmet]

That was Teemu's first fight in 20 years actually. 20 years between fights.

it's not his fault that Teemu's a puss.

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

it's not his fault that Teemu's a puss.

That "puss" (at the age of 40) kicked the shit out of Richardson right after that Brookbank/Clifford fight ended.

 

[mikita's helmet]

Of course being Finnish and a puss is redundant.

 

[Maiden]

This is terrific. Free Agent day and were discussing a fighter. Thanks Stan

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

This is terrific. Free Agent day and were discussing a fighter. Thanks Stan

He's more of a "dman who fights" instead of just a straight up fighter like Carkner/Scott is/was.



He'll be solid on the 3rd pairing and will drop the gloves when need be.

 

[Shantz My Pants]

This is terrific. Free Agent day and were discussing a fighter. Thanks Stan

He's not just a fighter Maiden. Had you actually done some research instead of just talking out your ass you would see this.



He was +11 in 80 games averaging 15:36 minutes a game.



He plays physical, blocks shots, and kills penalties. He's not just a "fighter" and actually competes game in and game out.



Sorry not every signing is going to be for a superstar.

 

[Samurai]

Kaplan's an idiot when it comes to Hockey...

Whenever they talk hockey, I usually change the channel. It's mind boggling how little that panel of "experts" know. I've pretty much given up on that cacklefest.



...also, I'm glad I get to use this one final time-