The NHLPA Has Filed A Grievance For Versteeg and Barker
Foul Balls —
... . The NHL was fine with the Blackhawks and Dale Tallon's story of what happened and then sent the case to the NHLPA and now word has come down through the Twitters that the NHLPA has filed a grievance on behalf of both Kris Versteeg and Cam Barker . "In response to various media inquiries, the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) confirms today that it has filed a grievance regarding the failure of the Chicago Blackhawks to submit Qualifying Offers to its 2009 Restricted Free Agents prior to the deadline stipulated in the CBA. The NHLPA will make no further ...
NHLPA Files Grievance Over Blackhawks Mishandling Of Qualifying Offers
KK Hockey —
... of the Chicago Blackhawks to submit Qualifying Offers to its 2009 Restricted Free Agents prior to the deadline stipulated in the CBA. The NHLPA will make no further comment on the matter, which is now pending before the Impartial Arbitrator,” said Jonathan Weatherdon, NHLPA Spokesperson.
At this moment, it’s the Players’ Association’s contention, these players are unrestricted free agents and free to negotiate with any team.
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NHLPA files grievance over Chicago contract blunders
Crash the Crease —
... to various media inquiries, the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) confirms today that it has filed a grievance regarding the failure of the Chicago Blackhawks to submit Qualifying Offers to its 2009 Restricted Free Agents prior to the deadline stipulated in the CBA. The NHLPA will make no further comment on the matter, which is now pending before the Impartial Arbitrator,” said Jonathan Weatherdon, NHLPA Spokesperson.
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NHLPA Files Grievance- Barker and Versteeg Could Become UFAs
Second City Hockey —
OK - so it's a molehill.. but it's a really fucking big one.
According to TSN - The Players Association has filed a grievance on behalf of Kris Versteeg and Cam Barker based on the qualifying offer mishap and will argue they should be ruled UFAs.
So now the league can agree with the PA - and the Hawks are screwed. Or they can disagree and the case will move to a hearing - and the Hawks might still be screwed. The league will almost certainly disagree with the Players Association so we're bound for some fun "hearings".
The Hawks likely won't be able to afford either ...
NHL Digest Twitter Links for July 6 2009
NHL Digest —
The following is a compilation of the NHL Digest Twitter feed’s best links for July 6, 2009.
As I reported earlier in the day, historically, July 6 has been a very busy day for free agent signings in the National Hockey League.
Free Agent News
Breaking down 40 of the top remaining NHL free agents http://ff.im/-4Sb7D
TSN’s Darren Dreger says the NHLPA has filed a grievance. Kris Versteeg and Cam Barker could become Unrestricted Free Agents pending the outcome.
Update: The Blackhawks have since signed Cam ...
NHLPA chooses to file grievance against Chicago Blackhawks
Snapshots —
TSN's Darren Dreger reports that the NHLPA has decided to file a grievance regarding Chicago Blackhawks GM Dale Tallon's qualifying offer snafus: July 6, TSN : Sources tell TSN the National Hockey League Players Association has filed a grievance over the Chicago Blackhawks mishandling of a number of its qualifying offers and intends to argue the players affected by the mishap, who remain unsigned, should be ruled unrestricted free agents. The NHL will be notified and can agree with the NHLPA's filing, or the league can disagree and the case will move on to an expidited hearing. ...
NHLPA Files Grievance; Blackhawks Avoid Free Agency, Sign Barker
FanHouse —
... was Friday that we learned of a potential snag in the Chicago Blackhawks' efforts to retain some key restricted free agents. The NHL would eventually clear the club of any wrongdoing, saying the team did nothing wrong in the tendering of qualifying offers. Despite the signing of five players to deals Monday, the Blackhawks still had two players left -- Kris Versteeg and Cam Barker. With both their contracts not done, the NHL Players Association filed a grievance against the team. NHLPA Files Grievance; Blackhawks Avoid Free Agency, Sign ...
God Bless Kris Versteeg
Gospel of Hockey —
I've been following the Chicago Blackhawks RFA contract saga over the last couple of days and today was a day of many happenings on that front. The afternoon started off rather well with TSN reporting that the NHLPA did in fact request that the players should be considered unrestricted free agents. Now, that doesn't mean that the players involved were granted UFA status. In fact, it seems overwhelmingly likely that the decision would be left with an independent arbitrator. Later this afternoon, however, the Blackhawks almost made it a moot point by signing all of the players who did not receive proper ...
Blog Hits: That’s ‘Heat’-ley.
IllegalCurve.com —
... Oilers are closer to getting Heatley.
The Cult of Hockey: Peter Adler, the Edmonton-based hockey reporter and Euro-hockey expert, shares his thoughts on the Heatley situation.
The Cannon: Could the Jackets be interested in Heatley?
Eyes on the Prize: Robert reacts to the signing of Alexei Kovalev to the rival Senators.
Nucks Misconduct: Shane O’Brien is back with the Canucks for one year, $1.6 million.
Darren Dreger’s blog: The NHLPA files a grievance against the ...
The Morning Skate for Tuesday, July 7th
Four Habs Fans —
... with the midgets (minus Big Wood) Bob gave him, saying we got younger and faster (again, minus Big Wood). He also said he would consider the "group captain" thing; Jacques gets some help - Perry Pearn as assistant and Pierre Groulx as goalie coach. I think I speak for everyone when I say to Pierre LEAVE CAREY THE FUCK ALONE; Here's a headline that will make your morning: "NHL to investigate Leafs for tampering"; Blackhawks have trouble with their fax machine; Canucks sign Andrew Raycroft. Pencil Luongo in for 80 ...
So Much for Cam Barker
Blue Seat Blogs —
With the fiasco in Chicago clearly not going the Blackhawks’ way, the team decided to circumvent any potential risk with losing Cam Barker and signed him to a three-year, $9.25 million extension ($3.08 million cap hit). While this may have a market value impact on Marc Staal next offseason (post on that coming, date TBD), it definitely effects any wishes Ranger fans had of having him solidify the blueline this year, which is looking very thin and/or very inexperienced.
With the Blackhawks avoiding the dilemma with Barker, you have to assume they are working furiously to avoid this dilemma with Kris ...
Can't Keep It Bottled Up Anymore
Puckhead's Thoughts —
Okay a lot of NHL drama going on, I can't keep my opinions to myself much longer. Some if it is older news, I know. But I've been busy. First, Danny Heatly asking for a trade and refusing to be traded to Edmonton. The drama ...
As the Blackhawks turn OR The Young and the Reckless OR Don't call them the Chicago Cabs
Cycle like the Sedins —
... A lot of people liked the Hossa signing, but who could defend Fax-gate? By not properly sending Kris Versteeg and Cam Barker qualifying offers, the cracks in the 'Hawks foundation were starting to become undeniable. ...
