Sorry, haven't been on here a while. Don't have a computer so it's hard to write these up now. I'm just going to give a brief overview.
The Hawks acquired defenseman Steve Montador from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a seventh round draft pick in either the 2012 or 2013 National Hockey League Entry Draft.
When July 1st hit, Hawks agreed to terms with forwards Andrew Brunette, Jamal Mayers, Brett McLean, Dan Carcillo, and defenseman Sean O’Donnell on one-year contracts.
Viktor Stalberg signed a 2yr contract before hitting the arbitration hearing.
The Hawks have extended the contracts of radio broadcasters John Wiedeman and Troy Murray through the conclusion of the 2014-15 season on WGN Radio 720.
Frolik signed a 3yr contract before his arbitration date and Sami Lepisto signed a 1yr contract.
Hawks let Campoli walk away.
Kane goes under successful wrist surgery after injuring it during the off-season training in Buffalo.
Hawks agree a 5yr extention on Patrick Sharp. WOO HOO!!!
Other news
-Shea Weber (Preds) was awarded $7.5 million thru an arbitrator meeting for the upcoming season.....YIKES!
-Ray Emery is given a tryout for the Hawks come training camp time
-USA hockey Hockey Hall of Fame honorees are defensemen Chris Chelios and Gary Suter, forward Keith Tkachuk, Philadelphia Flyers founder and owner Ed Snider and broadcaster Mike "Doc" Emrick.
-Former Edmonton Oilers coach Craig MacTavish was hired Monday as coach of the Chicago Wolves.
-Zach Parise signs a 1 yr contract with the New Jersey Devils to avoid his arbitration hearing.
-Kris Draper, Patrick Lalime, Chris Osgood retire.
I probably forgot a lot more but oh well.....hopefully I'll have more time to write another one of these and maybe a computer. Peace out hockey fans!
