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Re: Hawks' Offseason Transactions/Rumors
Bryan Bickell apparently signed a 3-year deal. No info on caphit.
Bryan Bickell apparently signed a 3-year deal. No info on caphit.
AAAAHHHHAHAHAH And for all you non-bandwagoners, remember the big fuss that was made back slightly pre-Huet about McD wanting Theodore..... And no I don't believe everythign I read...Hawks eyeing Theodore
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Jose Theodore | Capitals
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The Chicago Blackhawks know there is a distinct possibility they may not be able to afford the arbitration award for Antti Niemi. So the plan is probably to accept the one-year contract and trade Niemi elsewhere.
If that's the case, the Blackhawks have a backup plan: Jose Theodore. This is according to the French-language Canadian paper, La Presse, (via ESPN Boston's James Murphy) and it makes some sense, considering Theodore would likely sign for around $1 million. He would probably share the job with Corey Crawford, who competed with Niemi for the backup job last preseason.
If Theodore goes to Chicago, that means they're passing on Marty Turco. And that probably means Turco will try to sign on with the Nashville Predators, who may be the only other team seeking a goalie.
As for Niemi, he could stay with the Hawks if his arbitration award is less than $2.5 million. But anything more, then the Hawks will have some tough decisions to make.
- Alvin Chang