I think Weber took the money while he could. With the uncertain CBA and rumors of limiting long term and front loaded contracts, he was smart to sign now. If the CBA didn't expire this year, no doubt Weber signs a one year contract with Nashville and explores UFA next year.
- RickyBear

I agree with this. If you look at the owners' first offer, it would end deals like this. I know it was their first offer and believe me, I understand how negotiations work, but if I were SW, the money and length would be very tempting, especially facing a lock-out and a bunch of new rules about contracts.

But they need to SPEND to reach the floor, so perhaps they'd want Olesz and Frolik.
- ArlingtonRob

The only way Stan moves Olesz this summer is if he has photos of another GM wearing women's lingeree and doing unmentionable things with sheep. No NHL GM is stupid enough to trade for that contract.

Even if Weber wants out, and Philly was frustrated will the progress of talks, Nashville could still match and then negotiate more favorable terms next year, or the year after, and so on.

We shall see how it works out.
- ArlingtonRob

There is no negotiating. The contract is what it is. Weber is stuck with that deal for the next 14 years. That's the downside to the long term deals from the players' point of view.

How happy do you think Keith is being stuck with his deal for the next decade given what is now being thrown at defensemen around the league.

The only way Stan moves Olesz this summer is if he has photos of another GM wearing women's lingeree and doing unmentionable things with sheep. No NHL GM is stupid enough to trade for that contract.
- NewToHockey

Ha ha. One NHL gm did trade for that contract

Ha ha. One NHL gm did trade for that contract
- moylander

If you consider Stan an NHL GM, you have a much higher opinion of him than I do.

There is no negotiating. The contract is what it is. Weber is stuck with that deal for the next 14 years. That's the downside to the long term deals from the players' point of view.

How happy do you think Keith is being stuck with his deal for the next decade given what is now being thrown at defensemen around the league.
- NewToHockey

Based on his play the last two years, probably very happy.

There is no negotiating. The contract is what it is. Weber is stuck with that deal for the next 14 years. That's the downside to the long term deals from the players' point of view.

How happy do you think Keith is being stuck with his deal for the next decade given what is now being thrown at defensemen around the league.
- NewToHockey

I wish they would fine Keith 1k for every shot of his that gets blocked from the point, 5k for PP blocked shots....

I wish they would fine Keith 1k for every shot of his that gets blocked from the point, 5k for PP blocked shots....
- mrpaulish

I don't have an issue if his shot gets blocked a little further along it's path, but I agree with the ones blocked within five feet of him.

I don't have an issue if his shot gets blocked a little further along it's path, but I agree with the ones blocked within five feet of him.
- NewToHockey

Especially those

JJ, has the Lu to Chicago rumor dies yet ??

And since we're here everyone, lets discuss the pros and cons of Luongo to the Hawks !

Katherine McPhee - of American Idol fame.

We've been discussing babes like Kellie Pickler ever since she sang God Bless America at the MLB ASG last week. So I decided to up the ante a bit with 2 other Idol Goddesses, Carrie Underwood and Katherine McPhee. Check the bigger pix a couple pages back.
- blackhawk24

Does this help?

JJ, has the Lu to Chicago rumor dies yet ??

And since we're here everyone, lets discuss the pros and cons of Luongo to the Hawks !
- mrpaulish

You must be REALLY bored tonight, Mr. P...

On the condition of bad paper going the other way :

Lu instantly upgrades the goaltending and makes the PK better
If the Hawks win a cup with Lu then Vancouver will burn to the ground


Cons;

Lus monsterous contract
Hawks lose to Vancouver in the WCF with Lu in net and Frolik scoring a hat trick in game 7 against the Hawks....

JJ, has the Lu to Chicago rumor dies yet ??

And since we're here everyone, lets discuss the pros and cons of Luongo to the Hawks !
- mrpaulish

Pro:
Comic Relief

Con:
Luser

I honestly think some people would burn Stan in effigy if Lu comes to Chicago.

You must be REALLY bored tonight, Mr. P...
- fourfeathers

So bored. The convention hasnt even started yet and i already know whats going to happen :

We like our team
We can win with what we have
We like Crawford and Emery
We have strong leadership in management and on the ice
We will work harder on special teams

So bored. The convention hasnt even started yet and i already know whats going to happen :

We like our team
We can win with what we have
We like Crawford and Emery
We have strong leadership in management and on the ice
We will work harder on special teams

- mrpaulish

Yup. Glad I didn't pay to go listen to the party line again. And I think they might have had to escort me out if I went this year. There's a couple of players I'd like to call out for mailing it in...repeatedly.

If you get millions of $$$ to play hockey, you don't (frank)ing mail it in. Drives me crazy to watch talented guys do that sh!t.

I honestly think some people would burn Stan in effigy if Lu comes to Chicago.
- fourfeathers

The flames would help Lu feel at home.

If Preds match, they pay SW $80M over next 6 seasons. Can they spend that AND pay Rinne ($42M over span) AND put talent around two players? -- Bill Meltzer (@billmeltzer)
- moylander

They were potentially set-up to put it all on 3 players..So I would say yes.

Yup. Glad I didn't pay to go listen to the party line again. And I think they might have had to escort me out if I went this year. There's a couple of players I'd like to call out for mailing it in...repeatedly.

If you get millions of $$$ to play hockey, you don't (frank)ing mail it in. Drives me crazy to watch talented guys do that sh!t.
- fourfeathers

Ill never understand that either

Pro: instant upgrade

Con: after re-alignment, Byfuglien will likely be in the division

The only way Stan moves Olesz this summer is if he has photos of another GM wearing women's lingeree and doing unmentionable things with sheep. No NHL GM is stupid enough to trade for that contract.
- NewToHockey

I was kidding...

Olesz will likely be in Rockford for a while yet. Sure hope he like the Olive Garden.

I honestly think some people would burn Stan in effigy if Lu comes to Chicago.
- fourfeathers

I'd be the first to throw water on the fool that tries....

I was kidding...

Olesz will likely be in Rockford for a while yet. Sure hope he like the Olive Garden.
- ArlingtonRob

So bored. The convention hasnt even started yet and i already know whats going to happen :

We like our team
We can win with what we have
We like Crawford and Emery
We have strong leadership in management and on the ice
We will work harder on special teams

- mrpaulish

Official Blackhawks convention drink - Kool Aid