This would be the greatest present ever if the Hawks got both of them. That would be a coup of epic proportions. I would immediately buy a Parise sweater and maybe even write a letter to Stan Bowman apologizing for every nasty thing said about him on this board.
- anawrocki

I'd probably write Scotty instead for him possibly giving his son the "what the f*ck are you doing?!" talk.

Thanks for the update JJ and major kudos to the Hawks for at least making significant offers for Suter and Parise.

" $14 million in cash, on the table and not spread out over a number of years, is a powerful psychological weapon. It is hard to walk away from it, and it sends the message: we're the Chicago Blackhawks, one of the richest, highest profile brands in pro sports, and if you join us, you can expect more iike this . . . in endorsements, winning and lifestyle." - JJ

AND THIS IS EXACTLY THE MESSAGE THAT SHOULD BE SENT!!!

This is Chicago, dammit - a world-class city with more opportunity for anything you want than almost any other city around.

This is the Blackhawks, dammit - an original 6 city with the highest attendance in the league and the ability to provide first-class perqs.
- StLBravesFan

+ Infinity

Ahh I see. Well don't get too cranky to miss out on some good music
- prd797

I won't.

Going to see Bob Mould preform Sugar's "Copper Blue" album in its entirety.

I guess I would like it more if it was a Husker Du album instead. It should be good none the less.

"Parise. Devils Money is Now Comparable. Team Stability only issue. (E4) "

South beach show in Chi-town nah they have way more class.
- blkhwkfn

Oh I know. It would be the most laid back press conference That's just typical hockey players.

Have a brat and a beer for me!
- Beaver-Warrior

At the very least, I'll enjoy the brat part.

Lot's of optimistic outlooks towards management right now..

We'll see how things change.. When the word(s) comes out..

Can you see the reality show now...Epsiode 1, signing day...,At press conference the girls announce the real decision was becuase they spoke with a Robbins Real Estate broker who charmed them into moving there, and they admit they were really trying to call BaskinRobbins...After press conference girls head to Robbins to seek out these incredible deals...while in the '84 Olds Cutlass with the supposed broker, car gets pulled off into alley...girls are forced into prostitution, but refuse...pimp kills them and show is cancelled after 5 minutes due to lack of material!
- ToewsFatherNLaw

Oh snap!! You write for SNL??? Wow !!!

My potential enthusiasm of both signing with Chicago is quickly tempered by the Swiss cheese slated to be the #1 netminder. Sorry to be the pessimist, but all you people needed to be brought back to earth anyway.
- eburgio

Chi is gonna trade Kane to LA for a Bernier package if they sign Parise. Just watch.

I won't.

Going to see Bob Mould preform Sugar's "Copper Blue" album in its entirety.

I guess I would like it more if it was a Husker Du album instead. It should be good none the less.
- EKolb13

Copper Blue was a great album!!!

"Parise. Devils Money is Now Comparable. Team Stability only issue. (E4) "
- HajdukChicago

Time for Rocky to up the ante?

The Hawks being players for these guys at this point is the type of boldness we have been crying for from this management. So Kudos to them.

I hear young Zak is "all stressed out" about the $10 mil per for 10 he is looking at.
I really feel for him!

Signing both of these guys would be awsome. Not signing either one or both would be a crushing blow to Hawks fans everywhere. Bowman will be villified if he fails here.
- rnewman291

In a perfect world, the Hawks sign both guys and can trade away all their crap for whatever the return is. But no matter what happens with Parise and Suter, I think Bowman will still be villified on this blog. Term was too long! Too much $$$! Why would we trade Kane?!!! Blah blah blah...Somehow, if we don't get both, or even one of them, it will be all Bowman's fault!

Another thing...if we did happen to get these two, I think CC would be fine in net, because we'd have the puck for 50 minutes a night! Well, hopefully we would...but those two add a TON of what the Hawks need...

Here's hoping for the best, and hoping JJ's prognostications and logic are viewed the same by the Suter and Parise camps...

Plus:

Best aquarium, art institute, science museum.
Downtown mag mile.
Only city in the US where a ballpark is a top-3 tourist attraction.
Tallest US bldg, >150 year-old water tower.
Best pizza (real pizza), beef sammiches and hot dogs.
Less bodies floating in less toxic waters.
Lake shores you can actually go in most days of the year.
and... not named the garden state because you can't fit "petrochemical and refinery state" on a license plate...
- blackhawk24

Thanks for the assistance!

Ek is reporting that NJ matched the $ for the Parise deal. My question, if the league is lending money to the NJ franchise, does this mean that other teams are giving money to block Chicago from signing Zach? As a fan, if NJ cannot support the payroll by it's owners, then they should not be able to sign contracts.

This just smells like Bettmans soiled pants to me. Please, someone take him out.

Copper Blue was a great album!!!
- moots

Indeed. It's my wife's favorite. I still prefer his work in Husker Du over Sugar.

Lot's of optimistic outlooks towards management right now..

We'll see how things change.. When the word(s) comes out..
- pri$ey

I am not holding my breath

Chi is gonna trade Kane to LA for a Bernier package if they sign Parise. Just watch.
- poisondhearts37

Wow. That would be really interesting. Get Parise AND Bernier by trading Kane!

Ek is reporting that NJ matched the $ for the Parise deal. My question, if the league is lending money to the NJ franchise, does this mean that other teams are giving money to block Chicago from signing Zach? As a fan, if NJ cannot support the payroll by it's owners, then they should not be able to sign contracts.

This just smells like Bettmans soiled pants to me. Please, someone take him out.
- powerenforcer

What bank did Uncle Lou rob to pony up the bucks for that?

Time for Rocky to up the ante?
- DK002

He could buy the whole state of NJ if he wants. Not like the value of toxic waste dumps have skyrocketed lately, in this economy at least...

Wow. That would be really interesting. Get Parise AND Bernier by trading Kane!
- coldsteelonice

Everytime I accept that the Hawks aren't going to do anything, JJ comes out more info. It's driving me nuts!

Chi is gonna trade Kane to LA for a Bernier package if they sign Parise. Just watch.
- poisondhearts37

There better be a HELL of a lot more coming with Bernier if it involves Kane.

Now the oney the devils are offering is compareable???? Sounds like no one has any REAL idea of whats going to happen and is just throwing things against a wall and seeing what sticks. GO HAWKS!

I'll abstain. Heading to Summerfest in Milwaukee later today.
- EKolb13

If you're not planning on seeing Joe Walsh check out Robert Randolph and the Family Band. Those guys are kick ass.