But if it's more money he wants...

...why not shop around?

More bidders, the more he makes. That's pretty simple as well. Is it not?
- ArlingtonRob

What did you think the more he waits means, Rob. He lets the market drive up the price. If he gets a huge offer and the Wings don't want to match it. He leaves. Illitch has a boatload of money too. He can afford any amount if he wants.

Pretty sure he got an offer, just not one he liked. He was very vocal about not wanting to negotiate in-season though.
- Ogilthorpe2

That's what I thought. Smart move. He knew they would look better than last year. I'll bet he is getting calls from Buffalo and Toronto tomorrow.

What did you think the more he waits means, Rob. He lets the market drive up the price. If he gets a huge offer and the Wings don't want to match it. He leaves. Illitch has a boatload of money too. He can afford any amount if he wants.
- Elbows15

Misunderstood your point...

...we're on the same page then.

But even Illitch has his limits...he didn't pay Sherzer what he wanted.

You're probably right though...I'd be surprised if he left, unless he wants another challenge, or perhaps a return to Canada...we'll find out soon enough.

Misunderstood your point...

...we're on the same page then.

But even Illitch has his limits...he didn't pay Sherzer what he wanted.

You're probably right though...I'd be surprised if he left, unless he wants another challenge, or perhaps a return to Canada...we'll find out soon enough.
- ArlingtonRob

TBF he doesn't have to worry about Babcock blowing out an arm. lol

Yeah Rob he would have looked great in a Hawks sweater...Heck give me Coburn off that team but Stan wanted KT.

I like Tampa they look good. Habs haven't beaten them all year. Rags/Tampa East final...?

Meanwhile the Hawks have 4 dmen and a small prayer...
- DK002

gotta luv eklunds blog: regular season record = cup for the bolts

bolts were lucky to get out of the first round...i will take the habs in 6....screw the regular season

I guess it's official?

Chris Kuc retweeted
Veritas Hockey @VeritasHockey · 13h 13 hours ago

Congratulations to client Artem Panarin on choosing the Chicago Blackhawks. Welcome to the NHL! #artempanarin

You know what i love about these Prospects signing with the Blackhawks. It shows that the hawks are a organization that is a destination and players want to come here. well done work by the front office and Rocky for spending the cash it takes. If it works out we have 3 nice prospects for nothing but that cash!
- SaskHawkFan

Not only that but the ways the Hawks have been creative to get the best undrafted free agents is inventive and shows us that we have a creative/smart front office.

gotta luv eklunds blog: regular season record = cup for the bolts

bolts were lucky to get out of the first round...i will take the habs in 6....screw the regular season
- bogiedoc

Mrs. Martiniman will be thrilled to learn I don't need to watch anymore playoff hockey. Ek has answered the burning question for me.

Artemi Panarin at the end of a very good day.

I guess it's official?

Chris Kuc retweeted
Veritas Hockey @VeritasHockey · 13h 13 hours ago

Congratulations to client Artem Panarin on choosing the Chicago Blackhawks. Welcome to the NHL! #artempanarin
- ArlingtonRob

So does this mean that we have to sign some over the hill, useless Russian defenseman to be his language caddy?

So does this mean that we have to sign some over the hill, useless Russian defenseman to be his language caddy?
- Dieselhead

I have no idea if he knows english as a second(or third) language...

...we'll find out soon I'm sure.

So does this mean that we have to sign some over the hill, useless Russian defenseman to be his language caddy?
- Dieselhead

Is the Boulin Wall still around town? He's probably looking for a new gig.

Is the Boulin Wall still around town? He's probably looking for a new gig.
- RickJ

There are thousands of Russian immigrants in Chicago...I'm sure the Hawks could find a translator that skates.

Eli,

The wolves are giving Utica all they can handle but are 1 and 2 with 2 OT losses. Binnington has a greater than 95% save percentage. He stopped 50 of 52 and lost tonight. Many in the hockey community here have higher hopes for Binnington than they do/did for Allen.

Eli,

The wolves are giving Utica all they can handle but are 1 and 2 with 2 OT losses. Binnington has a greater than 95% save percentage. He stopped 50 of 52 and lost tonight. Many in the hockey community here have higher hopes for Binnington than they do/did for Allen.
- stljam

Haven't seen Eli is awhile...I did see the box for the Wolves game and you are correct, Binnington faced an onslaught.

Scott Powers is on it...

http://espn.go.com/chicag...hawks-agree-two-year-deal

Haven't seen Eli is awhile...I did see the box for the Wolves game and you are correct, Binnington faced an onslaught.
- ArlingtonRob

I'm around.

Eli,

The wolves are giving Utica all they can handle but are 1 and 2 with 2 OT losses. Binnington has a greater than 95% save percentage. He stopped 50 of 52 and lost tonight. Many in the hockey community here have higher hopes for Binnington than they do/did for Allen.
- stljam

Yeah, I've been following. The Wolves are trying to keep it close, but I figured that Utica was going to be a hard match-up for them.

gotta luv eklunds blog: regular season record = cup for the bolts

bolts were lucky to get out of the first round...i will take the habs in 6....screw the regular season
- bogiedoc

Hey Bogie, didn't really care for EK's stuff, but have seen the bolts all year (Wife is from Tampa). Yzerman has done a good job especially with his back end (unlike a certain GM we all know).

If Tampa does advance they're going to need Stamkos to start filling the net.

NHL body? I thought he was only like 170 lbs?
- Bjm84

Go ahead and do a search on Panarin from hockeysfuture.com main site, there are some results for some message board comments, picture of him in a boxing ring. Kid is pretty put together.

AND who plays the pivot between them? Richards will walk and Vermette hasn't shown enough fit within this system to be confident about resigning.
- Bjm84

Maybe TT? Kruger? Wiz? Al? Bueller?

I am so sorry to break these bubbles, but

He is far less than official heights weights, 170, more like 164 lb.s

What he is on the large ice is a buzzing ant that can sting you quickly and before you know, it but please, don't state "facts" that rah-rahs.

All you have to is pause any of the World Junior footage and you see his real size against Canada, whose player inof may also be exaggerated too, but you probably have seen some of the Canadian guys already in the big leagues, and know their size.
Gaze at Artemy.

I am not doubting his skill, heart, or playing strength.

Just saying that you can't assume transitions for North American junior STARS, midlevel prospects or older Euros until they actually hit the North American sheets and see what the "phone booth" looks like with flting trees all around.

No one is more excited and hopeful that he succeeds as a brilliant StanBo replacement than me. I have been so happy that they already are at work replacing their lost first round picks and supplanting this upcoming weak UFA market, along with filling in the area a skill and scoring, something a bit thin in their talent pool at this juncture.


And he's something else I need to sound off on.
Again not being a fanboy.
Tevo Teravainen is strong on the puck, not as you described, weak. His stature and muscles needs much more, to aid in his work away from the puck working to take them away.
When that 42 11 86 checking line was in full swing,T was working that down low area and they weren't knocking him off any pucks, and he was eluding pressure. If he wasn't strong on it the plays he made would not have ensued.
Sure you can say TT needs to be even stronger on the puck, but is is indeed a biiger stretch to assume you or I can have an opinion that Artemy already is stronger on the puck than TT before he has played a game!
- wiz1901

http://hfboards.hockeysfu...read.php?t=1675767&page=2

Scroll about halfway down, if this kid is the same height as TT and only weighs 164, then TT weighs about 135.

Because this kid has some thickness and yes he's physically ready for the NHL.

So does this mean that we have to sign some over the hill, useless Russian defenseman to be his language caddy?
- Dieselhead

Emelin?

Hey Bogie, didn't really care for EK's stuff, but have seen the bolts all year (Wife is from Tampa). Yzerman has done a good job especially with his back end (unlike a certain GM we all know).

If Tampa does advance they're going to need Stamkos to start filling the net.
- DK002

I wonder if it was Yzerman who made Cooper cry about Detroit Interference? He surely knows Detroit's MO. Funny though, right before TB 1st goal, Boyle was interfering with a Detroit player, not allowing him to get close to the puck.

http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1675767&page=2

Scroll about halfway down, if this kid is the same height as TT and only weighs 164, then TT weighs about 135.

Because this kid has some thickness and yes he's physically ready for the NHL.
- John Jaeckel

That's an NHL body. He could bulk up some, but he could play at that weight and be perfectly fine.

My concern isn't physical, my concern is whether he can translate his open ice speed/perimeter game to a smaller ice surface.