The Chicago Blackhawks salary cap mess claimed another big name player Monday. This time it's the starting goalie on their Cup winning team. The Hawks front office decided to pass on awarding Niemi his arbitration award; and will let him walk. Instead they signed former Dallas Star Marty Turco. … [Read more...] about Blackhawks say no to Niemi, Sign Turco instead
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BlackHawks Niemi wins Game 1 battle of Goaltenders
If one thing can be said of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals match-up of goaltenders it's this- no one expected these two (Chicago Blackhawks: Antti Niemi and Philadelphia Flyers: Michael Leighton) to be here. Cristobal Huet, the Hawks' multi-million dollar man with serious self-confidence issues was the team's starter up until midseason when the stellar rookie Niemi replaced … [Read more...] about BlackHawks Niemi wins Game 1 battle of Goaltenders
BlackHawks’ Goalie Antti Niemi Grows Up
By Paul M. Banks Heading into game one of the Western Conference Finals, Chicago Blackhawks rookie goaltender Antti Niemi had not faced the opposing San Jose Sharks this season. But after turning back 44 of the 45 shots he faced, Niemi showed that he has all the resolve and experience he needs. … [Read more...] about BlackHawks’ Goalie Antti Niemi Grows Up