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Blackhawks sign Hossa
Posted: Wed Jul 1, 2009 6:24 pm
by lostonbase
http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=4300131The Chicago Blackhawks have signed star winger Marian Hossa to a 12-year deal.
Sources tell ESPN.com the deal is worth an average of $5.2 million a year.
Hossa had 40 goals and 31 assists for the Western Conference champion Detroit Red Wings last season, but was held without a goal in the Stanley Cup finals. In 775 career games he has 339 goals and 380 assists.
Holy crap
Re: Blackhawks sign Hossa
Posted: Wed Jul 1, 2009 7:02 pm
by Posey H8er
Holy ****, was not expecting any major moves this offseason! He'll be here till 2021, that's actually pretty scary...
Re: Blackhawks sign Hossa
Posted: Wed Jul 1, 2009 7:05 pm
by Posey H8er
-Hawks close to trading Huet per 4thperiod
-Havlat probably won't sign I'm guessing
-What is the cap situation for Kane/Toews?
Re: Blackhawks sign Hossa
Posted: Wed Jul 1, 2009 7:16 pm
by Posey H8er
5.2 is less than what Havlat is going making. We got Hossa for cheaper than Havlat. And the average of the deal goes towards the cap, so frontloading does not matter. Hopefully Dale does the same for Kane/Toews/Keith.
Some of our bloated salaries are coming off the books, so we may see some trades soon.
Re: Blackhawks sign Hossa
Posted: Wed Jul 1, 2009 7:26 pm
by krustytheclown
Re: Blackhawks sign Hossa
Posted: Wed Jul 1, 2009 8:28 pm
by WEFFPIM
12 years is ridiculous, means he'll be 42 when his contract is up. But Hossa is a dynamic offensive talent, so there I can't complain. Also doesn't have the injury history of Havlat, whom I would assume would be on his way out.
Re: Blackhawks sign Hossa
Posted: Wed Jul 1, 2009 8:42 pm
by SportsWorld
Great signing although we won't be winning a Stanley Cup for 12 years now.
Re: Blackhawks sign Hossa
Posted: Wed Jul 1, 2009 11:09 pm
by Posey H8er
Hossa will wear 81... Kopecky will wear 82
Re: Blackhawks sign Hossa
Posted: Thu Jul 2, 2009 12:29 am
by SportsWorld
Posey H8er wrote:Hossa will wear 81... Kopecky will wear 82
Cute.
Re: Blackhawks sign Hossa
Posted: Thu Jul 2, 2009 3:09 am
by Posey H8er
Havlat- Thanks to all Hawks fans for your love and support over the last 3 years. Will never forget your generousity and the great playoff run!
-Hossa is a good friend and I am happy for him.
What a classy guy, hopefully he stays healthy in Minnesota.
Re: Blackhawks sign Hossa
Posted: Thu Jul 2, 2009 3:33 am
by SportsWorld
martinhavlatExcited to be in Minny where I was welcomed and appreciated by management. The real story about what happened in Chicago to come out.
Doesn't sound happy with Tallon
Re: Blackhawks sign Hossa
Posted: Tue Jul 7, 2009 3:46 am
by -Illmatic-
Great signing!
Re: Blackhawks sign Hossa
Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 2:16 am
by Posey H8er
The 12,493rd press conference of the Mcdonough era is Thursday with Marian Hossa and Tomas Kopecky. 3:30 PM.
Re: Blackhawks sign Hossa
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:03 pm
by RoyceDa59
The Hawks found their power forward! Awesome!
