Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 07/10/2008
from Chris Kuc of the Icing blog at the Chicago Tribune, Tallon and the Hawks remain in a holding pattern with Khabibulin as they wait for his agent, Ron Grossman, to negotiate with the Russian Kontinental Hockey League. A decision on whether the sides work out a loan agreement or Khabibulin stays with the Hawks will be decided by Wednesday at 3 p.m., when the Hawks have to turn their roster...
ESPN (Free subscription) | 10/10/2008
... boy whose new nickname is Captain Serious to lead them to such a movement on it.Before GM Dale Tallon and coach Denis Savard made the final decision, they sat down with Toews and asked him if he honestly believed being captain was going to be too much, too soon -- if it might hurt his level of play."I looked them in the eye and I said, 'Absolutely not,'" Toews said.Comparisons are a mug's...
Chicago Tribune (Free subscription) | 08/10/2008
Added Savard: "As a coaching staff, having two No. 1s is a luxury. We're happy to have that."One thing that's clear is Khabibulin, who is becoming as adept at avoiding the media as he is stopping pucks, wasn't happy with the co-starters situation when he had Grossman approach Tallon last week and ask to explore opportunities outside the Blackhawks. At the same time, the Hawks put Khabibulin...
Arizona Republic (Free subscription) | 08/10/2008
BENSENVILLE, Ill. - Goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin is expected to start the regular season with the Chicago Blackhawks.The 35-year-old Khabibulin had seemed destined to be sent to the minors, traded or opt to play in his native Russia by the time the Blackhawks open their regular season Friday night in New York against the Rangers.But on Tuesday, Khabibulin was on Blackhawks general manager Dale Tallon's...
ESPN (Free subscription) | 08/10/2008
BENSENVILLE, Ill. -- Goaltender is expected to start the regular season with the KhabibulinThe 35-year-old Khabibulin had seemed destined to be sent to the minors, traded or opt to play in his native Russia by the time the Blackhawks open their regular season Friday night in New York against the Rangers.But on Tuesday, Khabibulin was on Blackhawks general manager Dale Tallon's final roster heading...
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 08/10/2008
... in New York against the Rangers.But on Tuesday, Khabibulin was on Blackhawks general manager Dale Tallon's final roster heading into the regular season. NHL teams must submit rosters to the league by 3 p.m. EDT Wednesday.The goalie, who did not appear in any of Chicago's eight preseason games, is entering the final year of a four-year contract that is set to pay him $6.75 million this season.Khabibulin...
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
... is based in North America and some day might expand to Europe? Honda.• Chicago Blackhawks GM Dale Tallon, on hiring Scotty Bowman as a consultant: "For me, it's surrounding yourself with smarter people so you can learn from them and become smarter. Every little thing that comes out of his mouth is a gem. He doesn't say a lot, but when he says it, it's meaningful."The Ticker is compiled from...
LA Times (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
... playoff exits to be taken seriously.* The Chicago Blackhawks make a run at a playoff spot. GM Dale Tallon has loads of talent, most notably rookie of the year Patrick Kane, 20-year-old team captain Jonathan Toews and defenseman Brian Campbell. But goalie Cristobal Huet is inconsistent.* The Calgary Flames are tougher this season.Defenseman Robyn Regehr called out some of his teammates for...
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 07/10/2008
BENSENVILLE, Ill. — Goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin is expected to start the regular season with the Chicago Blackhawks.The 35-year-old Khabibulin had seemed destined to be sent to the minors, traded or opt to play in his native Russia by the time the Blackhawks open their regular season Friday night in New York against the Rangers.But on Tuesday, Khabibulin was on Blackhawks general manager Dale Tallon's...
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 08/10/2008
... the host New York Rangers on Friday night.But yesterday, Khabibulin was on general manager Dale Tallon's final roster.Chicago signed goalie Cristobal Huet to a four-year, $22.45 million contract on July 1. Tallon and coach Denis Savard said they planned to start the season with the "luxury" of two No. 1 goalies.Calgary cuts costs. The Flames placed veteran defensemen Rhett Warrener...
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 08/10/2008
BENSENVILLE, Ill. -- Goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin is expected to start the regular season with Chicago.Khabibulin, 35, had seemed destined to be sent to the minors, be traded or opt to play in his native Russia by the time the Blackhawks open the season Friday in New York against the Rangers.But on Tuesday, Khabibulin was on general manager Dale Tallon's final roster entering the regular season....
Chicago Tribune (Free subscription) | 07/10/2008
"It looks good for Versteeg and Skille," Tallon said. "They're quick, competed hard and just played with a lot of energy and skill. It was good to see."Versteeg had three goals, three assists and 17 penalty minutes in six exhibition games, and Skille had a goal, an assist and 18 penalty minutes. Brouwer had a goal and an assist in seven exhibitions."I know I'm ready to make the step," said Versteeg,...
Globe and Mail (Free subscription) | 08/10/2008
Last week, Khabibulin cleared waivers, giving the Blackhawks the option of sending him to Rockford of the American Hockey League. Tallon confirmed that he talked to other teams about trading Khabibulin, but none of the discussions became serious.
Japan Times (Free subscription) | 06/10/2008
... in New York against the Rangers.But on Tuesday, Khabibulin was on Blackhawks general manager Dale Tallon's final roster heading into the regular season.NHL teams must submit rosters to the league by 3 p.m. EDT Wednesday.The goalie, who did not appear in any of Chicago's eight preseason games, is entering the final year of a four-year contract that is set to pay him $6.75 million this season....
Chicago Tribune (Free subscription) | 06/10/2008
... and could be sent to Rockford of the AHL when rosters are finalized this week. Chicago GM Dale Tallon said he is talking to other teams about trading the 35-year-old goalie with the hopes of shedding Khabibulin's $6.75 million salary for the coming season.
