sports.yahoo.com - 7/14/2009
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After one of the most impactful binges in the free-agent frenzy, Chicago Blackhawks GM Dale Tallon oversaw one of the most titanic blunders in recent NHL history as the Hawks were late in sending qualifying offers to eight restricted free agents. The NHLPA filed a grievance, and Tallon ...
chicagotribune.com - 7/14/2009
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chicagotribune.com —
Assistant GM Bowman to be replacement > The
Blackhawks have fired general manager Dale Tallon and Stan...
Bowman will be named his replacement Tuesday, according to a report.
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Report: Hawks fire GM Tallon
fromtherink.com - 7/14/2009
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fromtherink.com —
CSN's Josh Mora is reporting that the Blackhawks
have fired GM Dale Tallon and an official announcement...
will be made on Tuesday. Tallon has recently come under fire when the team failed to get qualifying offers out in time to several restricted free agents including Kris Versteeg . Stan ...
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Bowmans take over in Chicago
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We feel kinda bad now: Chicago fires Tallon
Cycle like the Sedins —
... So far, we've seen posts from Second City Hockey, St. Louis Game Time, Puck Daddy and James Mirtle regarding the firing of Dale Tallon. After waking up from a profoundly bizarre nightmare, let's leave it at that right now. Perhaps we'll update this with a more extensive round-up/link dump if the hockey blogosphere justifies it. Quickly, a few thoughts: if Chicago wasn't comfortable with Tallon going forward then the franchise should be credited with having the cajones to make a move this abruptly. Obviously, the catalyst for firing him was the QO ...
But the Things That Last Forever Are Our Dear Friendships.
Pension Plan Puppets —
... pounding the Crossainwiches.
The General with hilarious commentary of what happens when the Maple Leafs go to the horse track. Where there mint juleps? And the Cliff Fletcher picture is golden.
Another article about why Brian Burke is awesome. Complete with his usual lovely quotes.
This is a great question; So what the f#%k, Cliff Fletcher?
So about that Justin Pogge...let's talk....
The Blackhawks decided GM Dale Tallon wasn't working out and gave him the axe. Wonder if it relates to that paperwork ...
The Morning Skate: Chicago's Unhappy Family
Slap Shot —
... — a good writer, although not necessarily a hockey-savvy one — calls him “the Hawks’ pay-no-attention-to-the-man-behind-the-curtain senior adviser.” Greg Wyshynski of Yahoo’s Puck Daddy — both a good writer and hockey savvy — calls him “a mastermind behind the scenes in the Chicago front offices.” At least two Chicago writers predicted Stan Bowman would replace Tallon a while ago, ...
Is Michael Nylander at the Root of the Dale Tallon Firing?
Japers' Rink —
... Early last week, the Chicago Blackhawks touched off a heck of a mid-summer drama when they fired General Manager Dale Tallon and ignited a few rounds of "he-said/he-said/he-said" that probably isn't over yet.
Now comes word from Larry Brooks (standard "consider the source" caveat applies) that Capitals deadweight scapegoat extraordinaire pivot Michael Nylander may have been at the center of what eventually cost Tallon his job:
The story ...
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sports.yahoo.com 7/15/2009 — Goodness, how quickly times change. Here's John McDonough, Blackhawks president, in an April 30, 2009 interview with ESPN about then-GM Dale Tallon: "Dale has such an easy, relaxed style that he sometimes flies under the radar, but he's the ...
Is Stan Bowman The Right Guy as GM of the Blackhawks?
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With the opening puck drop of the 2009-10 Blackhawks season quickly approaching, the winds of change are blowing fast and furious around the United Center.
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Bowman Press Conference Video
blackhawks.nhl.com 7/14/2009 — The Blackhawks have promoted Stan Bowman to General Manager and reassigned Dale Tallon to the position of Senior Advisor, Hockey Ops. Press Conf. Video Clip 1 | Clip 2 | Clip 3 | Clip 4 | Check back soon for more
With Dale Tallon’s Dismissal, What’s Next for the Blackhawks?
thehockeywriters.com 7/14/2009 — Jim Neveau, Blackhawks Beat Writer
“I didn’t see very much joy on his face as he stood in front of the newly stitched jerseys in the Hawks’ locker room (after the signing of Hossa and Kopecky). To be pithy, he had the look of a man dissatisfied with what he had done” – Jim ...
Out in the Windy City!
crashthecrease.com 7/14/2009 — per TSN
The Chicago Blackhawks have parted ways with general manager Dale Tallon and replaced him with assistant general manager Stan Bowman.
Bowman is the son of Hall of Fame coach and Blackhawks senior advisor Scotty Bowman.
Tallon and the Blackhawks recently took heat over the ...
Hawks’ Fan Convention to Feature New GM
thesportsbank.net 7/17/2009 —
By Paul M. Banks
This weekend, the Blackhawks will host their second annual fan convention. And they’ll do so with a just newly minted General Manager in Stan Bowman. Around this time last year, they hosted the first annual convention in NHL History. Preceding the ’08 convention, I had an ...
Chicago Blackhawks - Team: Stan Bowman Bio
blackhawks.nhl.com 7/15/2009 — STAN BOWMAN GENERAL MANAGER Stan Bowman was named the ninth General Manager in Blackhawks history on July 14, 2009. Prior to being named General Manager, Bowman served for eight years in the Blackhawks operations department, most recently as ...
Why the Blackhawks can exceed the cap
fromtherink.com 7/10/2009 —
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Got a great email from a Blackhawks fan yesterday that's worth talking about:
Hi there James, I have a cap-related question I thought I might ...
Tallon reportedly fired as Blackhawks GM —
NHL.com News in English 7/14/2009
According to multiple media reports, the Chicago Blackhawks have fired general manager Dale Tallon. He will be replaced by Assistant General Manager, Hockey Operations Stan Bowman.
Tallon, who has been GM since 2005, was the architect of the te...
Blackhawks oust GM Dale Tallon (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - NHL News 7/14/2009
The Chicago Blackhawks abruptly ousted general manager Dale Tallon on Tuesday, less than two months after the team he helped revive from the bottom of the standings reached the Western Conference finals. Tallon, who was reassigned to senior adviser of ...
