Smith and Raanta sign 2 yr erxtensions.
- Al

Awesome! Any idea on the numbers....?

Hawks announce two year extensions for Raanta and Smith

http://blackhawks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=723916
- golfbard

I think both of these are fantastic moves!

I feel like we're on the price is right!
- DarthKane

I say $1

I feel like we're on the price is right!
- DarthKane

Let's play Plinko and hope it lands on 71 mil

Awesome! Any idea on the numbers....?
- Bjm84

If they handled these extensions like Kruger's we should know the numbers in 2 weeks.

I was hoping for 3 years for Smith, but I'll take 2.

Happy Draft Day! Good to wakeup to new contracts for Raanta and Smith, hopefully we get some more good news later on when we trade for Kesler!

Smith and Raanta sign 2 yr erxtensions.
- Al

The most important question: how much?

Not that we already didn't know it but signing Smith and Raanta definitely means there will be some Hawks on the move this weekend. I'm expecting 4 of these 6 guys not back with the Hawks next year (Rosy, Oduya, Leddy, Sharp, Bickell, Versteeg).

I heard was listening to Team 1040 radio in Vancouver and they had the beat writer for the Sabers on and he said the Sabers have 3 2nd rd picks and need to spend $30 mil to get to the cap floor. He said they will probably part with a few 2nd rd picks for players. Can definitely see them being a partner for the Hawks.

Anyone read Ecklund's new rumors on the Hawks trying to trade for the #5 pick to send to Vancouver for Kesler?

Not that we already didn't know it but signing Smith and Raanta definitely means there will be some Hawks on the move this weekend. I'm expecting 4 of these 6 guys not back with the Hawks next year (Rosy, Oduya, Leddy, Sharp, Bickell, Versteeg).

I heard was listening to Team 1040 radio in Vancouver and they had the beat writer for the Sabers on and he said the Sabers have 3 2nd rd picks and need to spend $30 mil to get to the cap floor. He said they will probably part with a few 2nd rd picks for players. Can definitely see them being a partner for the Hawks.
- dan9189

I dont really know the effect these signings have on the trade ideas. Smith and Raanta were two guy on the cheap, and RFAs, who were almost assured to be back no matter what

Cap for next season. Over/under 70.5 I'm saying over.
- Fooseshark

Under. 69.9

Anyone read Ecklund's new rumors on the Hawks trying to trade for the #5 pick to send to Vancouver for Kesler?
- Bjm84

If we trade with the Islanders I want Nielsen.

Hawks announce two year extensions for Raanta and Smith

http://blackhawks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=723916
- golfbard

They didn't announce the salary.

Let's set the over/under on that announcement at a week.

New draft rumor up top...stating Hawks are trying to move into the top 5 tonight and then make a package for Kesler...

Not that we already didn't know it but signing Smith and Raanta definitely means there will be some Hawks on the move this weekend. I'm expecting 4 of these 6 guys not back with the Hawks next year (Rosy, Oduya, Leddy, Sharp, Bickell, Versteeg).

I heard was listening to Team 1040 radio in Vancouver and they had the beat writer for the Sabers on and he said the Sabers have 3 2nd rd picks and need to spend $30 mil to get to the cap floor. He said they will probably part with a few 2nd rd picks for players. Can definitely see them being a partner for the Hawks.
- dan9189

I think 3 are locks to get moved today... Rosy, Oduya, Versteeg.

Bicks gets moved if the conpensation is right, and we get a decent 3rd line type player in return... Leddy only gets moved if VAN demands him with TT/Saad off the table. I think sharp stays around to be honest...

Anyone read Ecklund's new rumors on the Hawks trying to trade for the #5 pick to send to Vancouver for Kesler?
- Bjm84

if thats true I imagine its Sharp+ for the #5 pick?

Then the #5 pick, Leddy, and a prospect for Kesler?

my best educated guess

If we trade with the Islanders I want Nielsen.
- DarthKane

This message has been approved by DK and DK...

Don't bet the rent money Mo.
- paulr

I'd bet a whole lot more on that then rent money. He's going nowhere

if thats true I imagine its Sharp+ for the #5 pick?

Then the #5 pick, Leddy, and a prospect for Kesler?

my best educated guess
- FourFeathers773

Sharp, Leddy, prospect and #5 for Kesler? Too rich for my blood.

Let's play Plinko and hope it lands on 71 mil
- golfbard

I bet that's how the league is figuring out the exact number, 4 plinko chips and they take the average as the cap number

if thats true I imagine its Sharp+ for the #5 pick?

Then the #5 pick, Leddy, and a prospect for Kesler?

my best educated guess
- FourFeathers773

So...

You're saying to get Kesler the Hawks would need to give up Sharp, Leddy, pick 5 and a prospect.

Ummm... I'll pass on that plethora of talent/picks etc.

Sharp, Leddy, prospect and #5 for Kesler? Too rich for my blood.
- DarthKane

Yea, I dont like it either what I thought about what we are trading out just to get Kesler back

Sharp, Leddy, prospect and #5 for Kesler? Too rich for my blood.
- DarthKane

If Stan Bo does that I'd be awfully pissed off.

The only reason I believe Ek's new rumor about the Hawks and a top 5 pick, is because his source is JJ.

if thats true I imagine its Sharp+ for the #5 pick?

Then the #5 pick, Leddy, and a prospect for Kesler?

my best educated guess
- FourFeathers773

First I would hope they would get more than a #5 for Sharp, second Sharp may nbot want to go to a team who has the number 5 pick