Niemis Arbitration

[Maiden]

Re: Niemi makes me say "NO!"

[quote name="5Minutes4Fighting"]

I wouldn't put too much stock in that. Dale was in love with every mega-bucks free agent he ever signed. But then like clockwork, the following spring he sent a fax to every gm in the league that each of his free agent signings was available. That legacy continues, the Hawks are desperately trying to unload Campbell and Huet.



-5Minutes[/quote]



Love to see a link stating that. That seems to be non sense to me.

 

[Maiden]

Re: Niemi makes me say "NO!"

[quote name="howcho"]I am in the camp that I would not necessarily miss Niemi. I have a feeling he played a little over his head in the playoffs. In truth he did not have to play all that great. I really do not know what to expect from Antti as a Number One this comming year. He had his share of let downs as we all know. If he where to cost us over 4, I would start shopping. Damn, I don't think I would pay him 3.5



Hell I'm no capologist but my gut is that he is worth 8 for 3.[/quote]



Are you fucking kidding me to make this statement?

In each round he stole at least one game from the opponent.

Most of you ******* wouldn't know a great performance if it hit you in the balls.

 

[Maiden]

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[quote name="pmxc12873"]I think if someone offers him the 3.1mil or more...let him go and take the picks.



Try to get a guy like Dane Ellis for 2-3yrs for about 2mil a year



I like Niemi - but I think its been proven you don't need to overpay a bigtime goalie to win the cup.[/quote]



Glad to see you trumped Howcho's ridiculous comment 1 post earlier with one of your own.

I'm starting to think RK is dead nuts on.........we have the dumbest fans in the 30 team NHL.

 

[DBQHawkFan]

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[quote name="Maiden"]



Are you fucking kidding me to make this statement?

In each round he stole at least one game from the opponent.

Most of you ******* wouldn't know a great performance if it hit you in the balls.[/quote]



Bawahahaha! Now that is some funny shit right there. I have to post this in the quote thread!

 

[JOVE23]

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[quote name="Maiden"]Most of you ******* wouldn't know a great performance if it hit you in the balls.[/quote]



No great performance involves me getting hit in the balls.

 

[puckjim]

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Niemi was a Conn Smythe candidate. An argument could be made for him deserving the trophy. Sure our defense is great, but Niemi bailed the Hawks oot COUNTLESS times in the playoffs. This is something Huet really never did.



Sorry, but he needs to be part of this elusive "core" I keep hearing aboot.

 

[Larmer83]

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Most of you ******* wouldn't know a great performance if it hit you in the balls.

I'm starting to think RK is dead nuts on

A bit of a poster scrotum fixation.

 

[JOVE23]

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[quote name="Larmer83"]



A bit of a poster scrotum fixation.[/quote]



He should be sacked from the forums.

 

[Maiden]

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[quote name="JOVE23"]



He should be sacked from the forums.[/quote]



well played..................

 

[Guest]

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[quote name="Maiden"]



well played..................[/quote]

Things are getting a bit testy here...

 

[JOVE23]

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[quote name="TJD"]

Things are getting a bit testy here...[/quote]



You're nuts

 

[howcho]

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Hadn't revisited this thread in a few weeks. I see that I have taken some shit. That's just fine. IMO Neimi was fine, I just don't think it's like he was the best goalie in the playoffs. Yeah he made a few big saves. Halak made many more big saves for his team and he is gone.



Kudos to Niemi, I hope he reigns supreme. I'm just not married to him.

 

[Larmer83]

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The initial point of this thread was to note that it appeared Niemi had filed for arbitration.



His agent was on WSCR yesterday and said nothing about arbitration. Also, it's being reported by Jesse Rogers that Niemi is one of the Hawks RFA's that has been qualified.

 

[IceHogsFan]

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Unlike some I just sit back and laugh this time of year at all the speculation that

abounds. It is quite comical along with the opinions of many.

 

[E Runs]

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How's the view from that high horse of yours then?

 

[Maiden]

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[quote name="Larmer83"]The initial point of this thread was to note that it appeared Niemi had filed for arbitration.



His agent was on WSCR yesterday and said nothing about arbitration. Also, it's being reported by Jesse Rogers that Niemi is one of the Hawks RFA's that has been qualified.[/quote]



Hawks have to qualify him prior to Monday. Then Niemi has the right to ask for arbitration if he doesnt like the offer the Blackhawks make. The same process holds true for Hjalphabet except he doesnt have arbitration rights yet.

 

[IceHogsFan]

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[quote name="E Runs"]How's the view from that high horse of yours then?[/quote]



You say what?

 

[Maiden]

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[quote name="IceHogsFan"]



You say what?[/quote]



I didnt know IHF played the ponies................

 

[IceHogsFan]

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[quote name="Maiden"]



I didnt know IHF played the ponies................ [/quote]



Obviously I sit pretty high on them as well.

 

[E Runs]

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[quote name="IceHogsFan"]



You say what?[/quote]

Busting your stones for saying you sit back and laugh at the speculation.