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Hossa Aftermath: Smart Hawks and how Havlat, Kings lost out
sports.yahoo.com - 7/4/2009
Hossa Aftermath: Smart Hawks and how Havlat, Kings lost out
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The aftermath of Marian Hossa's signing with the Chicago Blackhawks yesterday is more astonishing than the actual deal. Like, for example, how some believe Chicago Blackhawks management went from the smartest guys in the room to a collection of blithering, Milbury-esque dopes on free agent ...

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Cycle like the Sedins:  Marian Hossa to Chicago was a great signing ... and Michael Jackson died with his original nose

insidesocal.com - 7/2/2009
Lombardi July 1 quotes
— insidesocal.com — OK, here are all the quotes from tonight's interview with Dean Lombardi. I typed fast, so excuse any typos. The only thing to add is that I asked Lombardi if he had any talks with agent Don Meehan about Alexander Frolov, and Lombardi said those would ... (more) Lombardi July 1 quotes

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Madden adds solid veteran presence to Blackhawks Photos: Marian Hossa
chicagotribune.com - 7/3/2009
Madden adds solid veteran presence to Blackhawks Photos: Marian Hossa
— chicagotribune.com — Former Selke winner signs with Hawks > More evidence of the belief around the NHL that the Blackhawks are on the cusp of winning a Stanley Cup can be found ... (more) Madden adds solid veteran presence to Blackhawks  ...

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Chicago lands Hossa with 12yr deal
novafantasysports.com - 7/2/2009
Chicago lands Hossa with 12yr deal
— novafantasysports.com — The Chicago Blackhawks have signed Marian Hossa to a 12-year contract averaging $5.2 million a season. The contract is front-loaded with about $53 million paid out over the first seven years, and little less than $9 million total for the final five years. "To add Marian, an elite and ... (more) Chicago lands Hossa with 12yr deal

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Marian Hossa to Chicago was a great signing ... and Michael Jackson died with his original nose
Cycle like the Sedins — ... : We've said our piece on the Marian Hossa signing for 12 years and $62.8 million. They get a major pass for it in this report card because any quibbles about the deal are going to come down the line. Right now, from a hockey perspective, it's the move of the Frenzy. ...

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gofor2.net 7/2/2009 — Atlanta…Pittsburgh….Detriot….No, Chicago ! Seriously, this guy is harder to find than Carmen Sandiego (there’s a blast from the past, huh). That’s right, ladies and gentlemen, Marion Hossa is going to be playing for his fourth team in just three years. Hossa ...
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Five Thoughts on What Hossa’s Injury Means to the Blackhawks
thehockeywriters.com 7/23/2009 — Jim Neveau, Blackhawks Beat Writer It is amazing to think, but the soap opera that has unfolded on West Madison for the Chicago Blackhawks took yet ANOTHER strange turn on Tuesday night. As first reported by The Daily Herald, and then confirmed by ESPNChicago.com, Marian Hossa is currently ...
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nhldigest.com 7/5/2009 — The Chicago Blackhawks might actually believe that Marian Hossa is jinxed. Hossa, who has played on the Stanley Cup runner-up two years in a row has not yet been added to the Blackhawks roster. John Madden and Tomas Kopeck, both signed on the same day have been added to the roster.
Happy Havlat checks out new home in Minnesota — NHL.com News in English 7/3/2009
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -When Chicago would no longer give him a long-term contract, Martin Havlat turned his focus to Minnesota. He was intrigued by the Wild's hockey-savvy fans, well-regarded arena, young core players and new up-tempo style, enou...
Happy Martin Havlat checks out new home with the Minnesota Wild — NHL.com News in English 7/4/2009
ST. PAUL, Minn. - When Chicago would no longer give him a long-term contract, Martin Havlat turned his focus to Minnesota. He was intrigued by the Wild's hockey-savvy fans, well-regarded arena, young core players and new up-tempo style, e...
Havlat delighted to join Wild (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NHL News 7/3/2009
When Chicago would no longer give him a long-term contract, Martin Havlat turned his focus to Minnesota. He was intrigued by the Wild's hockey-savvy fans, well-regarded arena, young core players and new up-tempo style, enough that he was willing ...
Will All Be Fine in 2009? Things Are Looking Up in LA LA Land — Bleacher Report - NHL 7/4/2009
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Report: Ryan Smyth Traded To Los Angeles Kings — Bleacher Report - NHL 7/4/2009
Multiple media outlets are reporting that the Colorado Avalanche have traded Ryan Smyth to the Los Angeles Kings. The Kings will be sending defenseman Kyle Quincey, Tom Preissing and a fifth round pick to Colorado in exchange of Smyth. After the ...