Arbitrating A Scenario: Chicago Blackhawks, Antti Niemi at a Fork

[tbo41fan]

if he is awarded too much, then say good bye

 

[Captain Iago]

You forgot the word think lol
It's ok, I fixed it

:bizarro:

 

[Capt. Serious]

Alright, lets have a little prediction game here...

Will Niemi be a Blackhawk this upcoming week?

Yes or No answers plus reason if you want too.

 

[tbo41fan]

yes, i think he will lose arbitration and sign for around 2-2.25 mil

 

[Captain Iago]

yes, i think he will lose arbitration and sign for around 2-2.25 mil

If that's a Niemi loss in arbitration, then Stan has some 'splaining to do.

 

[tbo41fan]

Rumors are that Niemi/Zito want 4 mil.

If we can get him for half, thats a win IMO

 

[Captain Iago]

Rumors are that Niemi/Zito want 4 mil.

If we can get him for half, thats a win IMO

I think you're misunderstanding what I mean. If Niemi loses arbitration, I think he will be in the neighborhood of 1-1.5mil as that is where Stan ought to be trying to set the bar at.

 

[derosabomb]

Rumors are that Niemi/Zito want 4 mil.

If we can get him for half, thats a win IMO

if niemi wants 4 min he can go **** him self. no way.

 

[tbo41fan]

ahhh got ya.

An arbitrator can award a price in between the 2 parties amounts correct?

so if stan wants 1.15 and niemi wants 4, can they award like 2 mil?

 

[Captain Iago]

ahhh got ya.

An arbitrator can award a price in between the 2 parties amounts correct?

so if stan wants 1.15 and niemi wants 4, can they award like 2 mil?

I believe they can; however, the arbiter must supply evidence (comparable contracts/players) to justify the decision. This is necessary.

Therefore, the arbiter cannot say, "Geegollywillikers, the two sides made compelling arguments so I'll simply average the two asking prices to make a compromise even."

Am I making sense? I gotta run out for a bit.

 

[Savoir_Faire_18]

I'm thinking Niemi will be awarded in the neighborhood of 2.5 million. The Hawks front office has been set around this amount and would be able to make the amount work. Personally... I think the offer will be 2.6.

 

[tbo41fan]

I believe they can; however, the arbiter must supply evidence (comparable contracts/players) to justify the decision. This is necessary.

Therefore, the arbiter cannot say, "Geegollywillikers, the two sides made compelling arguments so I'll simply average the two asking prices to make a compromise even."

Am I making sense? I gotta run out for a bit.

you make total sense, thanks for the explanation

I'm thinking Niemi will be awarded in the neighborhood of 2.5 million. The Hawks front office has been set around this amount and would be able to make the amount work. Personally... I think the offer will be 2.6.

i guess i can live with 2.6.

what length you guys thinking? I think 2-4 years

 

[Captain Iago]

you make total sense, thanks for the explanation

i guess i can live with 2.6.

what length you guys thinking? I think 2-4 years

If it goes to arbitration, I don't think the arbiter can award a term longer than one year because Niemi is 27. I'd have to double check that with the CBA.

 

[tbo41fan]

ahhh ok

 

[Capt. Serious]

Niemi is 26.

 

[Captain Iago]

Niemi is 26.

Yes he is. Birthday comes in a month which puts him at 27 for the upcoming season.

 

[Captain Iago]

Rumors are flying that Turco is strongly considering taking a deep discount to sign in Chicago.

Leverage maybe?

 

[Capt. Serious]

Where'd read or hear that?

 

[Captain Iago]

hockey independent.

 

[Capt. Serious]

I've been calling for Turco for awhile now.