RockRaines Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 QUOTE (Soxbadger @ May 18, 2010 -> 01:21 PM) Obviously Rock is saying that he believes Niemi is a 1 hit wonder. I disagree, I think the guy may be legit and if he can take the Hawks to the finals itd be hard to give up on him. I honestly dont think that, but I'm trying to make a decision outside of the box at this point. We have to give up alot of skaters because of the cap hit we are going to take, I'd like to think that Niemi is one of the more valuable pieces that we could actually move if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I agree with Rock that the way he is playing, he will be out of the price range for the Hawks. Some team can offer him 3+ mil. We net draft picks back if we don't match. At this point, that will be a very tough decision especially when we still have to move Huet, Sopel, etc.. perhaps even 1 or 2 of Sharp/Versteeg/Byfuglien/Bolland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I dont know the numbers. Id just rather not give up on a young good goalie. If that means other pieces have to go, so be it (imo). But as long as the Hawks can keep their core group together and have a solid goalie, they have a chance to compete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 (edited) QUOTE (Soxbadger @ May 18, 2010 -> 12:27 PM) I dont know the numbers. Id just rather not give up on a young good goalie. If that means other pieces have to go, so be it (imo). But as long as the Hawks can keep their core group together and have a solid goalie, they have a chance to compete. That is why I suggested trading for one with enormous potential. If i'm trading guys like Versteeg/Sharp/Byfuglien/Bolland/etc.. I would want a young franchise goalie back (like a Bernier, Schneider, Price, etc..) or you keep Niemi and draft a goalie to groom for the long haul if the brass doesn't feel Niemi is the future/doesn't have that much upside. Montreal has to make a decision on Halak as well as he is playing out of his mind right now, and will also cost alot as a RFA and they still have Price. (though I would think they want to keep Halak) Other teams as well. Edited May 18, 2010 by SoxAce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Controlled Chaos Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Can anyone make a cool picture of the Indian Head headbutting the Sharks logo and smashing it's nose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 QUOTE (Controlled Chaos @ May 18, 2010 -> 02:28 PM) Can anyone make a cool picture of the Indian Head headbutting the Sharks logo and smashing it's nose? Maybe George Lucas. Ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 (edited) QUOTE (Controlled Chaos @ May 18, 2010 -> 02:28 PM) Can anyone make a cool picture of the Indian Head headbutting the Sharks logo and smashing it's nose? I'm on it How's This? Or this.... Edited May 18, 2010 by Athomeboy_2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 That 2nd one is awesome and I am stealing it. Ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 QUOTE (Brian @ May 18, 2010 -> 03:19 PM) That 2nd one is awesome and I am stealing it. Ha Go right ahead. I also just made ones for the Flyers and Canadians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Niemi is this years 2005 Bobby Jenks, I just hope Niemi's season ends the same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 QUOTE (Tex @ May 18, 2010 -> 04:34 PM) Niemi is this years 2005 Bobby Jenks, I just hope Niemi's season ends the same way. Jumping into Pierzynski's arms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 This is such backwards thinking. The Blackhawks have sunk so much money into goaltending without finding the answer of late (see khabibulin/huet). Last year we had 12 mill in JUST GOALTENDERS. You have the possibility of paying someone to take Huet (draft picks/prospects) and having Niemi locked up on the cheap. Niemi seems like a fine goaltender for now, and if he keeps it up there'd be zero reason to trade him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I gotta agree with Steve on this one. I'm buying Niemi as our goalie of the future. Obviously it helps that he has one of the best defenses in front of him, but he also just stopped 44 of 45 shots against the #1 team in the West. He's showing a lot of promise. And I am absolutely 100% against trading for Carey Price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 QUOTE (Tony82087 @ May 18, 2010 -> 05:39 PM) Except if the Hawks win the Cup, Niemi isn't going to be able to be "locked up on the cheap" He is a RFA. With a Stanley Cup on his resume, he could presumably make 3.5-4.5 a season. Which is half the amount that we've been signing goaltenders for over the last 5 seasons... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Is the game only on VS again?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 QUOTE (EvilJester99 @ May 18, 2010 -> 09:06 PM) Is the game only on VS again?? Yes. Both teams with some great opportunities early. Nabokov and Niemi making some huge saves. Eager/Madden/Burish getting WAY too much playing time early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Oh my goodness. That Sharks 1st line is wreaking havoc right now but Niemi is absolutely going nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 LADD WITH THE SNIPE! 1-0 Hawks! Versteeg absolutely made that possible. After getting taken out, he springs up like a cat and prevents a 2 on none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonkeyKongerko Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Wow just an absolute laser by Ladd. Hopefully that kills the Sharks momentum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 (edited) Thornton pulled someone down with his stick, of course the refs miss it. Edited May 19, 2010 by southsideirish71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daa84 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ May 18, 2010 -> 09:36 PM) Thorton pulled someone down with his stick, of course the refs miss it. how in the world did they miss that ? He yanked bolland down right in the middle of the ice.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ May 18, 2010 -> 09:36 PM) Thornton pulled someone down with his stick, of course the refs miss it. He slashed Bolland first, then literally pulled him off his skates by yanking at his stick. At it was with no one around either of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 It is amazing the Hawks are winning, as the Sharks have just owned this period. Hopefully this means we took their best punch and we are on the way up here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 1-0 Hawks after 1. Intense action on both ends. Sharks playing really well, but Niemi played better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 (edited) That tired me out just watching it. Niemi.....WOW Not sure what to say about the conversation of moving him but Huet will not be on the payroll next year. Without Niemi's play thus far there is no doubt the Hawks lose game one and are behind in this one. The key is he is still on his skates more than earlier in the year. Stephan Waite is looking like Don Cooper right now. Edited May 19, 2010 by Jenks Heat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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