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**Savoir_Faire_18** · 07-25-2010, 11:23 PM

I'm thinking Niemi will be awarded in the neighborhood of 2.5 million. The Hawks front office has been set around this amount and would be able to make the amount work. Personally... I think the offer will be 2.6.

**tbo41fan** · 07-25-2010, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Iago

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.

you make total sense, thanks for the explanation

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Originally Posted by Savoir_Faire_18

I'm thinking Niemi will be awarded in the neighborhood of 2.5 million. The Hawks front office has been set around this amount and would be able to make the amount work. Personally... I think the offer will be 2.6.

i guess i can live with 2.6.

what length you guys thinking? I think 2-4 years

**Captain Iago** · 07-26-2010, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by tbo41fan

you make total sense, thanks for the explanation

i guess i can live with 2.6.

what length you guys thinking? I think 2-4 years

If it goes to arbitration, I don't think the arbiter can award a term longer than one year because Niemi is 27. I'd have to double check that with the CBA.

**tbo41fan** · 07-26-2010, 01:23 AM

ahhh ok

**Capt. Serious** · 07-26-2010, 03:08 PM

Niemi is 26.

**Captain Iago** · 07-26-2010, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeHawks88

Niemi is 26.

Yes he is. Birthday comes in a month which puts him at 27 for the upcoming season.

**Captain Iago** · 07-27-2010, 11:09 PM

Rumors are flying that Turco is strongly considering taking a deep discount to sign in Chicago.

Leverage maybe?

**Capt. Serious** · 07-27-2010, 11:28 PM

Where'd read or hear that?

**Captain Iago** · 07-27-2010, 11:33 PM

hockey independent.

**Capt. Serious** · 07-27-2010, 11:33 PM

I've been calling for Turco for awhile now.

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07-26-2010, 03:08 PM	#35
Capt. Serious Bring me to Chi-Town Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 10,356 Thanks: 1,545 Thanked 2,137 Times in 1,650 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Niemi is 26. __________________

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Captain Iago Me and Grandma believe! Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,565 Thanks: 940 Thanked 1,253 Times in 871 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 6	Rumors are flying that Turco is strongly considering taking a deep discount to sign in Chicago. Leverage maybe? __________________ O beware...of Jealousy! It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock The meat it feeds on. Last edited by Captain Iago; 07-27-2010 at 11:35 PM.

07-27-2010, 11:28 PM	#38
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07-27-2010, 11:33 PM	#39
Captain Iago Me and Grandma believe! Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,565 Thanks: 940 Thanked 1,253 Times in 871 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 6	hockey independent. __________________ O beware...of Jealousy! It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock The meat it feeds on.

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