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Jonathan Toews(notes), captain of the Chicago Blackhawks, this year's Stanley Cup winners, reaches out to Winnipeggers during a parade in his honor in Winnipeg, Sunday, July 11, 2010.
July 12, 2010
Jonathan Toews(notes), captain of the Chicago Blackhawks of the NHL and this year's Stanley Cup winners, raises the Stanley Cup in front of the Conn Smythe trophy for being named playoff MVP after being honoured at city hall in Winnipeg, Sunday, July11, 2010. Toews was in Winnipeg this weekend to receive honours from his hometown fans. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
July 11, 2010
Jonathan Toews(notes), captain of the Chicago Blackhawks, this year's Stanley Cup winners, reaches out to Winnipeggers during a parade in his honor in Winnipeg, Sunday, July 11, 2010.
July 11, 2010
JOLIET, IL - JULY 10: Duncan Keith(notes) of the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks gives the command for the drivers to start their engines during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series LIFELOCK.COM 400 at the Chicagoland Speedway on July 10, 2010 in Joliet, Illinois. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR)
July 10, 2010
JOLIET, IL - JULY 10: Nascar fans show support for Duncan Keith(notes) of the NYL's Chicago Blackhawks during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series LIFELOCK.COM 400 at the Chicagoland Speedway on July 10, 2010 in Joliet, Illinois. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
July 10, 2010
JOLIET, IL - JULY 10: Duncan Keith(notes) of the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks acknowledges the fans as he walks on the stage during driver introductions during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series LIFELOCK.COM 400 at the Chicagoland Speedway on July 10, 2010 in Joliet, Illinois. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images for NASCAR)
July 10, 2010
Chicago Blackhawks' Bryan Bickell(notes) travels on a vintage fire truck during a Stanley Cup parade in his home town of Orono, Ontario, Canada on Thursday, July 8, 2010.
July 8, 2010
- Hawks still have wiggle room on Niemi Daily Herald The Blackhawks might have caught their biggest break of the summer Saturday when Antti Niemi's arbitration award came in at $2.75 million.
- Niemi awarded $2.75 million on one year contract Daily Herald In aribitration decision favorable to the Blackhawks, goalie Antti Niemi reportedly has been awarded $2.75 million on a one-year contract.
- Convention video: Sharp, Bowman, McDonough Blackhawks Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports
- Agent: Niemi nets $2.75 million in arbitration Blackhawks Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports Goalie Antti Niemi still could be traded or become a free agent if the Hawks walk away. (Getty)By Chris Kuc An arbitrator has awarded Antti Niemi $2.75 million for next season, according to Bill Zito, the goalie's agent. That figure appears low enough that the Hawks could work under the NHL's salary cap to retain the netminder or there is still a possibility general manager Stan Bowman could trade him. The Hawks have 48 hours to decide whether to accept the award or walk away from it, allowing Niemi to become a free agent. They could also accept the award and then trade Niemi and sign a v...
- Quenneville optimistic despite roster changes Northwest Herald CHICAGO – Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville keeps repeating that he’s “excited” about the Stanley Cup championship team’s upside potential, even after shedding seven players to remain under the NHL’s salary cap.
- Uncertainty hangs over Hawks convention Chicago Tribune Roster upheaval and Niemi's limbo status tones down excitement Members of the Stanley Cup champion Blackhawks gathered Friday night to kick off the team's annual convention.