Either way, Zus at 2C is unacceptable.
- Q...argh

Zus is a backup plan if one of Kruger, Pirri, LeBlanc, etc...fail to pain out.

Either way Zus will likely center lines 4 and 2, playing PK, winning draws and teaching players how to be professionals.

We can't afford to go sign a L2-C (or trade for one).

@TSNBobMcKenzie: NSH agrees to 4 year, $12M deal with Viktor Stalberg.

Either way, Zus at 2C is unacceptable.
- Q...argh

I didn't mention Zus, I don't think....

Would he be happy with the $1MM to $1.5MM the Hawks could offer?

And being a back-up with little chance on becoming #1?

This seems like a good, reasonably tight group - don't need a bad locker room guy busting that up.
- StLBravesFan

I agree, I don't see an upside there. The risk of disturbing team chemistry, along with his likely drop off in skill, doesn't make a lot of sense.

I gotta think Stan wouldn't be crazy about signing Thomas, it sounds more like something McD would push for.

4 years - $12 million
- darkman

Worth it to other teams but not the Blackhawks.

That's what I thought. Trotz is a defense first coach.
- Hemingways

Well, they'll watch him skate round and round and the the rest of the guys on the ice will have this look of confusion.

I agree, I don't see an upside there. The risk of disturbing team chemistry, along with his likely drop off in skill, doesn't make a lot of sense.

I gotta think Stan wouldn't be crazy about signing Thomas, it sounds more like something McD would push for.
- Hemingways

Just in time for the Whitehouse visit!

If Thomas signs does he have to go to the White House to shake hands with Oboma
- PEIHawkFan

Would you take the chance if the only way that happens is we win a 3rd cup.
HEEEELLLL ya

All of zues ailments after final..will he be ready? Outside of a goalie is stan done?

Worth it to other teams but not the Blackhawks.
- DarthKane

Nashville is trying to change the skill set

Seth Jones
Stalberg both help with that

They have improved the team in the last two weeks

Big Time

Just the mere mention of Tim Thomas already has Hawks fans talking about NON-Hockey related topics.

PASS

I agree, I don't see an upside there. The risk of disturbing team chemistry, along with his likely drop off in skill, doesn't make a lot of sense.

I gotta think Stan wouldn't be crazy about signing Thomas, it sounds more like something McD would push for.
- Hemingways

Why?

Who's going to buy tickets, watch TV, corporately sponsor games to see an "old" guy sit on the bench all year?

All of zues ailments after final..will he be ready? Outside of a goalie is stan done?
- ikeane

I think he's done unless he wanted to fill depth with a 4th line center

@TSNBobMcKenzie: NSH agrees to 4 year, $12M deal with Viktor Stalberg.
- captainserious

That just seems like crazy money to me for a one dimensional player. I love his speed but I am glad the Hawks passed on that.

All of zues ailments after final..will he be ready? Outside of a goalie is stan done?
- ikeane

Krueger needs to get taken care of.

All of zues ailments after final..will he be ready? Outside of a goalie is stan done?
- ikeane

Still think a 3rd/4th liner is in order.

I don't think they'll just bring up everyone in Rockford to fill remaining holes and call it a day.

Capgeek has zues at 1 mil aav

Krueger needs to get taken care of.
- jhawk159

He will be! That doesn´t worry me a bit..

@RealKyper: confirming #Leafs Clarkson 36.75M over 7 yrs on new deal.

Any word on Rozy's cap hit?

That just seems like crazy money to me for a one dimensional player. I love his speed but I am glad the Hawks passed on that.
- waitforawhistle

The Preds better start planning the parade route now.

Olesz signs with New Jersey. I'm expecting a breakout year.
- DarthKane

Rusty lives!

I think he's done unless he wanted to fill depth with a 4th line center
- kwolf68

As JJ has said several times - watch out for the bargain basement shopping after today's frenzy. There will be good players available and Stan will shop. If he finds better players Pirri, Morin or someone else will go.

Nashville is trying to change the skill set

Seth Jones
Stalberg both help with that

They have improved the team in the last two weeks

Big Time
- PEIHawkFan

Agreed.

@TSNBobMcKenzie: NSH agrees to 4 year, $12M deal with Viktor Stalberg.
- captainserious

Good gravy........if he ever works on his stickhandling he will solid. Granted, that is something you should have worked in Pee Wee.