Chris Campoli: He Gone

[DBQHawkFan]

Yah I posted that before I saw the Lepisto signing. Smart move by the Hawks and Lepisto and his agent.



Bad move by Campoli. Probably could have got a decent pay day as well as a legit shot for a cup. But when you are a free agent I guess you gotta try to pry as much money as you can. Campoli doesn't have that many years left in the league. So I can understand it from a "need to get some pay now" stand point. Will be interesting to see if and what team gives him what he is looking for or if it blows up in his face.



I liked how Campoli played here in his short stint and I thought he fit in well and balanced out the blueline.



It's def going to be a new look blue line next season. Going to take some adjusting too.

He is only 26 years old.

 

[Tater]

He is only 26 years old.

He meant Campbell I think.

He must be a Canadian....

 

[whiteevo]

Stupid canadian

 

[DBQHawkFan]

He meant Campbell I think.

He must be a Canadian....

How do you get Campbell out of that? the whole post is about Campoli and his bad decision.

 

[MassHavoc]

Campoli trade possible

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The Chicago Blackhawks weren't willing to pay Chris Campoli what he wanted to be paid, which is believed to be a four-year, $2.75 million deal, according to the Chicago Daily Herald. So that means the Blackhawks will try to trade Campoli, even though his arbitration is scheduled for next month. Because if he gets to arbitration, the Blackhawks will decide to pass on him and he'll hit the open market -- with the Hawks getting nothing in compensation.



On the trade market, the Blackhawks could seek a second-line forward, which is a potential hole unless Patrick Sharp fills the void. But Sharp could leave via free agency next summer. So they could package Campoli and another asset to make the deal, but top-six centers aren't exactly readily available and that second asset would have to be really strong for a deal like this to work.

 

[Kerfuffle]

$2.75M over 4 years? Or...$2.75M per. The first one would be very cheap. The second option he would be way overpriced.

 

[Ton]

I think I'd rather have Campoli at $2.75M than Montador.

 

[the canadian dream]

He meant Campbell I think.

He must be a Canadian....

NO I ment Campoli.



26 Campoli years = 36 Lidstrom years.

 

[PYsebaert]

I think I'd rather have Campoli at $2.75M than Montador.

I agree Ton, I think Campoli showed last year that he is a top 4 D and a top 4 D who can hit aswell as play good on the blue line for 2,75M isnt that easy to find. Well, hope Montador shows that im wrong.

 

[Ashor-redtribe]

I think 2.75 for four years is not bad at all. If Stan is not willing to pay that because of the play that led to the goal...then that really sucks. I have said before I think Campoli is a great player that filled a spot midseason and did a great job. You can't ask for anything more. Sorry but for the players that were signed throughout free agency for the $$$ given he is sooo worth that. Better then Monty. If it really is 2.75 then Stan is fucking up here.

 

[Ton]

I agree Ton, I think Campoli showed last year that he is a top 4 D and a top 4 D who can hit aswell as play good on the blue line for 2,75M isnt that easy to find. Well, hope Montador shows that im wrong.

Me too, Campoli fit well -- we already knew that... Montador is still a question mark, we took a risk here and I hope it pays off, but at this moment I do think it would have been safer to spend the $2.75M on Campoli.

 

[PatrickShart]

I think the Hawks already have "Campoli" type in Keith, Leddy....even Hjarlmarsson to an extent.



But that lacked the physical Dman...so Montador's 2.75mil is stronger in corners and around the net and definitely better in his own zone. Montador will be better on the PK - a needed improvement - and will get the same 25-30pts Campoli will get.

 

[PatrickShart]

Montador is a tougher Dman to play against. The Hawks were mobile for sure with Campoli/Campbell...but Seabrook was the only "tough" blueliner the Hawks had.

 

[Ashor-redtribe]

Montador is a tougher Dman to play against. The Hawks were mobile for sure with Campoli/Campbell...but Seabrook was the only "tough" blueliner the Hawks had.

I just wonder if Montador was worth that contract, I mean we are giving him the same contract that Campoli is asking for. We know what to expect from Campoli, he came in midseason and gelled fairly quick. We don't know what we are going to get from Montador, Yes he brings a toughness with him, but I question the speed. As I mentioned before I would rather have given that contract to Campoli..



But you bring up some valid points.

 

[Ton]

I just wonder if Montador was worth that contract, I mean we are giving him the same contract that Campoli is asking for. We know what to expect from Campoli, he came in midseason and gelled fairly quick. We don't know what we are going to get from Montador, Yes he brings a toughness with him, but I question the speed. As I mentioned before I would rather have given that contract to Campoli..



But you bring up some valid points.

I agree, we know what to expect with Campoli. That said, I think Montador can fit in, there certainly is potential... but when it comes down to it I would have been more comfortable giving Campoli the contract since we already know what to expect.

 

[PatrickShart]

Hawks defense physicality last year was...

Seabrook...227 hits



...and Keith, Campbell, Hjarllmarsson, Campoli, Leddy, Boynton, Cullimore, Hendry combined - 306 hits



Yes, I realize that Campoli had 99 hits last year combined with OTT and CHI to Montadors 86 - but I can tell you getting hit by a 215lbs Dman that is solid is much more of a factor than a 190lb player.



Campoli has seen PP time (where Montador doesn't)...and over the last 4 years - Steve has 93pts to Campoli's 69pts.



I think being able to put Montador/Hjarlmmarsson on the PK..and still have O'Donnell ready is going to do wonders for Keith/Seabrook who had to avg 2:38/2:44 respectively per game on the PK.

 

[DBQHawkFan]

I think 2.75 for four years is not bad at all. If Stan is not willing to pay that because of the play that led to the goal...then that really sucks. I have said before I think Campoli is a great player that filled a spot midseason and did a great job. You can't ask for anything more. Sorry but for the players that were signed throughout free agency for the $$$ given he is sooo worth that. Better then Monty. If it really is 2.75 then Stan is fucking up here.

My guess is that the 4 year term was a bigger factor than the dollars although I am sure that had some bearing. They have Keith tied up for another 12 years. Seabs for 5. Hammer for 3. Leddy for 2. Now Montador for 4. With the guys in the pipeline, you can't block them forever. You have Olsen, LaLonde, Lavin waiting in the wings. Who knows what could happen with Denis-Papin or Connelly. Connelly led the Hogs in points on D last year. Lepisto and O'Donnell for a year make sense if you look at it that way.

 

[Ton]

Good points PMXC, looks like it may have just come down to who gets the $2.75M over four years, Montador or Campoli?



In retrospect, Montador does fill some needs and allows other players to excel in their roles whereas Campoli was just playing well when he was forced into a situation that may not exactly help the other guys settle.



Playing PK must have been a huge factor in Stan's decision.



Also true that if they had given Campoli four years, we'd have six defenseman locked up for the next few years, perhaps he thinks Lalonde and Olsen are closer than that. With all that in mind, I can't say it's a bad decision, but it just looks like Campoli doesn't exactly fit in the long term plans although he would have been nice to have for another year.

 

[Spunky Porkstacker]

Good points PMXC, looks like it may have just come down to who gets the $2.75M over four years, Montador or Campoli?



In retrospect, Montador does fill some needs and allows other players to excel in their roles whereas Campoli was just playing well when he was forced into a situation that may not exactly help the other guys settle.



Playing PK must have been a huge factor in Stan's decision.



Also true that if they had given Campoli four years, we'd have six defenseman locked up for the next few years, perhaps he thinks Lalonde and Olsen are closer than that. With all that in mind, I can't say it's a bad decision, but it just looks like Campoli doesn't exactly fit in the long term plans although he would have been nice to have for another year.

Campoli may be asking the Hawks for 2.75 per year but will the arbitrator give him that much? I don't think so.

 

[Ton]

HAd Campoli made it to arbitration, he could only be signed for one year... totally forgot about that bit too. Makes me wonder a little bit why they didn't just wait.