Arbitrating A Scenario: Chicago Blackhawks, Antti Niemi at a Fork

[tbo41fan]

if he is awarded too much, then say good bye

[Captain Iago]

Originally Posted by USCChiFan

You forgot the word think lol
It's ok, I fixed it

[Capt. Serious]

Alright, lets have a little prediction game here...

Will Niemi be a Blackhawk this upcoming week?

Yes or No answers plus reason if you want too.

[tbo41fan]

yes, i think he will lose arbitration and sign for around 2-2.25 mil

[Captain Iago]

Originally Posted by tbo41fan

yes, i think he will lose arbitration and sign for around 2-2.25 mil

If that's a Niemi loss in arbitration, then Stan has some 'splaining to do.

[tbo41fan]

Rumors are that Niemi/Zito want 4 mil.

If we can get him for half, thats a win IMO

[Captain Iago]

Originally Posted by tbo41fan

Rumors are that Niemi/Zito want 4 mil.

If we can get him for half, thats a win IMO

I think you're misunderstanding what I mean. If Niemi loses arbitration, I think he will be in the neighborhood of 1-1.5mil as that is where Stan ought to be trying to set the bar at.

[derosabomb]

Originally Posted by tbo41fan

Rumors are that Niemi/Zito want 4 mil.

If we can get him for half, thats a win IMO

if niemi wants 4 min he can go fuck him self. no way.

[tbo41fan]

ahhh got ya.

An arbitrator can award a price in between the 2 parties amounts correct?

so if stan wants 1.15 and niemi wants 4, can they award like 2 mil?

[Captain Iago]

Originally Posted by tbo41fan

ahhh got ya.

An arbitrator can award a price in between the 2 parties amounts correct?

so if stan wants 1.15 and niemi wants 4, can they award like 2 mil?

I believe they can; however, the arbiter must supply evidence (comparable contracts/players) to justify the decision. This is necessary.

Therefore, the arbiter cannot say, "Geegollywillikers, the two sides made compelling arguments so I'll simply average the two asking prices to make a compromise even."

Am I making sense? I gotta run out for a bit.