2011-12 Blackhawks: No Longer Accepting Mediocrity or Tolerating Bullshit

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My manlove for the Andrew Brunette signing is unhealthy.

On the other hand, CT will be heartbroken to hear Garnett Exelby has signed a two-way deal with Detroit.

I would be, but I'm still trying to process the fact that the Rangers gave 9 years and $60MM to a guy who is basically Craig Janney.

After the deals Edmonton gave Barker & Eager, and all that gorgeous scratch in FLA, and that's the one that's hard to process?

Seriously, I would have loved Richards for 5-6 years, but now I'm hoping the Rangers' cap fallout results in Brandon Dubinsky wearing an Indian head.

[CT III]

My manlove for the Andrew Brunette signing is unhealthy.

On the other hand, CT will be heartbroken to hear Garnett Exelby has signed a two-way deal with Detroit.

I would be, but I'm still trying to process the fact that the Rangers gave 9 years and $60MM to a guy who is basically Craig Janney.

After the deals Edmonton gave Barker & Eager, and all that gorgeous scratch in FLA, and that's the one that's hard to process?

Seriously, I would have loved Richards for 5-6 years, but now I'm hoping the Rangers' cap fallout results in Brandon Dubinsky wearing an Indian head.

Well, Florida had to spend their way to the salary floor, and Edmonton is a fucking cow town that nobody but Ryan Smythe wants to live in.  I know there's a lot of man-love for Brad Richards on these here internets, but I see him as more of a "final piece of the puzzle" than a cornerstone player.

[J. Walter Weatherman]

My manlove for the Andrew Brunette signing is unhealthy.

On the other hand, CT will be heartbroken to hear Garnett Exelby has signed a two-way deal with Detroit.

I would be, but I'm still trying to process the fact that the Rangers gave 9 years and $60MM to a guy who is basically Craig Janney.

After the deals Edmonton gave Barker & Eager, and all that gorgeous scratch in FLA, and that's the one that's hard to process?

Seriously, I would have loved Richards for 5-6 years, but now I'm hoping the Rangers' cap fallout results in Brandon Dubinsky wearing an Indian head.

Well, Florida had to spend their way to the salary floor, and Edmonton is a fucking cow town that nobody but Ryan Smythe wants to live in.  I know there's a lot of man-love for Brad Richards on these here internets, but I see him as more of a "final piece of the puzzle" than a cornerstone player.

What's so hard to understand about the words "Glen Sather"?

[Quality Start Machine]

My manlove for the Andrew Brunette signing is unhealthy.

On the other hand, CT will be heartbroken to hear Garnett Exelby has signed a two-way deal with Detroit.

I would be, but I'm still trying to process the fact that the Rangers gave 9 years and $60MM to a guy who is basically Craig Janney.

After the deals Edmonton gave Barker & Eager, and all that gorgeous scratch in FLA, and that's the one that's hard to process?

Seriously, I would have loved Richards for 5-6 years, but now I'm hoping the Rangers' cap fallout results in Brandon Dubinsky wearing an Indian head.

Well, Florida had to spend their way to the salary floor, and Edmonton is a fucking cow town that nobody but Ryan Smythe wants to live in.  I know there's a lot of man-love for Brad Richards on these here internets, but I see him as more of a "final piece of the puzzle" than a cornerstone player.

What's so hard to understand about the words "Glen Sather"?

Of course, those far more talented than anyone around these parts describe the bidding war perfectly.

[Slaky]

Congrats to Andrew Ladd for his 5 year deal with Winnipeg. They're going to love him and I'm going to continue to miss him.

[J. Walter Weatherman]

Congrats to Andrew Ladd for his 5 year deal with Winnipeg. They're going to love him and I'm going to continue to miss him.

I'm sad.

[J. Walter Weatherman]

My manlove for the Andrew Brunette signing is unhealthy.

On the other hand, CT will be heartbroken to hear Garnett Exelby has signed a two-way deal with Detroit.

I would be, but I'm still trying to process the fact that the Rangers gave 9 years and $60MM to a guy who is basically Craig Janney.

After the deals Edmonton gave Barker & Eager, and all that gorgeous scratch in FLA, and that's the one that's hard to process?

Seriously, I would have loved Richards for 5-6 years, but now I'm hoping the Rangers' cap fallout results in Brandon Dubinsky wearing an Indian head.

Well, Florida had to spend their way to the salary floor, and Edmonton is a fucking cow town that nobody but Ryan Smythe wants to live in.  I know there's a lot of man-love for Brad Richards on these here internets, but I see him as more of a "final piece of the puzzle" than a cornerstone player.

What's so hard to understand about the words "Glen Sather"?

Of course, those far more talented than anyone around these parts describe the bidding war perfectly.

Did you know that DGB has hooked up with the National Post blog?

I only noticed this because I hit up Google News for info on Richards' contract and the top result was this:

http://sports.nationalpost.com/2011/07/05/an-inside-look-at-how-richards-got-richer/

[Quality Start Machine]

My manlove for the Andrew Brunette signing is unhealthy.

On the other hand, CT will be heartbroken to hear Garnett Exelby has signed a two-way deal with Detroit.

I would be, but I'm still trying to process the fact that the Rangers gave 9 years and $60MM to a guy who is basically Craig Janney.

After the deals Edmonton gave Barker & Eager, and all that gorgeous scratch in FLA, and that's the one that's hard to process?

Seriously, I would have loved Richards for 5-6 years, but now I'm hoping the Rangers' cap fallout results in Brandon Dubinsky wearing an Indian head.

Well, Florida had to spend their way to the salary floor, and Edmonton is a fucking cow town that nobody but Ryan Smythe wants to live in.  I know there's a lot of man-love for Brad Richards on these here internets, but I see him as more of a "final piece of the puzzle" than a cornerstone player.

What's so hard to understand about the words "Glen Sather"?

Of course, those far more talented than anyone around these parts describe the bidding war perfectly.

Did you know that DGB has hooked up with the National Post blog?

I only noticed this because I hit up Google News for info on Richards' contract and the top result was this:

http://sports.nationalpost.com/2011/07/05/an-inside-look-at-how-richards-got-richer/

Sean's been doing that for a while. Not nearly as surprising as him appearing on a TV talk panel on concussions with Ken Dryden.

[J. Walter Weatherman]

http://blogs.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2011/07/campoli_stalberg_file_for_arbi.html

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DPD.

Michael Frolik in for 3 years, $7 million.

Sami Lepisto signed a one-year deal as well, terms not yet disclosed.

Reports are that Chris Campoli wants 3 mildo. Hawks might just let him walk after arbitration.

[J. Walter Weatherman]

We should also note for the record Stalberg's re-signing a few days ago at $1.75MM/2 years, which seems like a nice number.

[Quality Start Machine]

We should also note for the record Stalberg's re-signing a few days ago at $1.75MM/2 years, which seems like a nice number.

Also a very tradeable number.

[J. Walter Weatherman]

We should also note for the record Stalberg's re-signing a few days ago at $1.75MM/2 years, which seems like a nice number.

Also a very tradeable number.

We get it, Fork. You think Viktor Stalberg is a pussy.

[J. Walter Weatherman]

http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20110715/sports/707159725/

StanBo officially calls off negotiations with Campoli.

1 year @ $750K for Lepisto.