What about adding a little speed and grabbing a guy like Mason Raymond?
- nickmo2699

Hawk fans thought Stalberg did flybys .....

GREAT day if we could manage it. Hendricks is another faceoff ace, a good PK guy and he will hit and defend his teammates. Would LOVE him in Chi-Town
- kwolf68

Do it Stan.

From what I read, he wants to parlay this into a bigger payday the season after. Don't see how he couldn't have done that here, as CC isn't the long term solution. Seems many teams are embracing the 2 goalie plan, unless they have a stud in net, but they need to pay them big, big, money.
- howiehandles

Who - besides posters here - have said Crawford isn't the long-term solution? He quite possibly will price himself out of here when his contract is up, but who knows? Certainly not something Emery can count on.

And if true, who is likely to be next in line - a 33 year old Emery, still unproven as a starter, or a younger Antii Raanta?

No, if Emery wants to be a starter - and believes he can be - he had to move on.

You are. I need to get out of the way so I'm not run over by the mack truck that is Philco28
- eburgio

Another backup goalie off the board, Jason LaBarberella to Edmonton.

Wonder which route Jr goes for the backup

Why do you always seem to be happier at proving people here wrong than you are about the Hawks winning the Cup?
- StLBravesFan

Nobody is happier about the cup win. I was expecting it all along. I believed in these guys all along. Paul and I have a lot of fun poking at each other.

It is not so much proving others wrong, it is simply a matter of sticking to my convictions. Not sure if you notice, but I get plenty of flack and crap standing by guys/ideas.

I guess as I think about what you said, it is not that I enjoy proving others wrong. I just like being right more often then being wrong.

Oilers with a couple of nice signings. Exactly the type of players they need, in Ference and Gordon. Gritty, physical, vets.

What about adding a little speed and grabbing a guy like Mason Raymond?
- nickmo2699

He'd be a nice add after Fro's departure

hmmmm

Report says Nathan Horton won't play until December or later after shoulder surgery.

Zeus returning to CHI 1 yr according to Bob McKenzie

Hawks bring back a washed up has been in Handzus.

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie 1m
Michael Handzus has agreed to terms on one year deal with CHI, paperwork to be completed.
- philco28

Great, taking the seat of Jamal Mayers.

Ribiero got 4/22 in Phoenix.

Ribiero got 4/22 in Phoenix.
- Hemingways

Way too much $$$$

Hawks bring back a washed up has been in Handzus.


- JoeHawks88

Hand Juice

Hawks bring back a washed up has been in Handzus.


- JoeHawks88

Yeah...who was a huge part of the playoff run...we'll need reinforcements to keep him fresh for another playoff run...but Zeus helped us win a a 2ND CUP

Hawks bring back a washed up has been in Handzus.


- JoeHawks88

You must not have watched the playoffs. He was solid for most of it. His smarts are a bigger plus than his lack of speed at this point. If it's under $1.5 or so it's a decent signing. Gives them a lot of protection if Pirri doesn't work out.

Hawks bring back a washed up has been in Handzus.


- JoeHawks88

would have preferred they sent him on an ice float with a gold watch

we'll see where dollars are at, but if he is signed to be 4C its a good move

2C? shoot me now

Great, taking the seat of Jamal Mayers.
- TrueGrit

Zeus gets his name on the Cup FOR REAL

Yo Mo


Deffo not much to lose with Beachy Bust at this time. Wonder how big a pay cut he took ?
- philco28

Not sure what the rules are for the amount he can be cut, but he deserved a big shave, fo sho. I like Beachy Bust, but if he continues along this path we might have to go with Busty Beach.

Who - besides posters here - have said Crawford isn't the long-term solution? He quite possibly will price himself out of here when his contract is up, but who knows? Certainly not something Emery can count on.

And if true, who is likely to be next in line - a 33 year old Emery, still unproven as a starter, or a younger Antii Raanta?

No, if Emery wants to be a starter - and believes he can be - he had to move on.
- StLBravesFan

Just look at the Bowman's history with goalies. They're not gonna lock him up to a huge deal, that's not their style. And just because this year the money might be tight for free agent goalies, doesn't mean next year won't. All the other number 1's are getting, or have, big bucks. If some team feels that they need a number 1, and have the $$, no reason they won't do it. Plenty of teams that will have the money to spend.

Emery is unproven as a starter? Only with regards to his hip health. Outside of that, he's proven he can play as a starter.

Who - besides posters here - have said Crawford isn't the long-term solution? He quite possibly will price himself out of here when his contract is up, but who knows? Certainly not something Emery can count on.

And if true, who is likely to be next in line - a 33 year old Emery, still unproven as a starter, or a younger Antii Raanta?

No, if Emery wants to be a starter - and believes he can be - he had to move on.
- StLBravesFan

Makes sense. Wish him nothing but the best except when he plays the Hawks.

Yeah...who was a huge part of the playoff run...we'll need reinforcements to keep him fresh for another playoff run...but Zeus helped us win a a 2ND CUP

- philco28

For a guy who had nothing left in the tank he certainly helped us a lot!
Insurance if nothing else. Not a bad move.

Zus will be a great signing. He can center on the PK, center on L2-C if needed, kills penalties, wins draws. He is slow, but makes up for it by being smart. He also sold out to help the Hawks win the Cup playing with several injuries. He is part of the Cup team and I am happy he is back.
- kwolf68

He just slows his line mates down and gets slower as the game gets longer ...

I have no problem with them using him as 4C, but I don't think that's their actual intention; I think he's 2C "insurance" when Pirri flops.