Hawks let Niemi walk after arbitration. Niemi was awarded $2.75M for a 1 year deal but Hawks announced that they will let Niemi go and have signed Turco.



Have to say I'm disappointed but with Huet still hanging on with the ridiculous deal he's on then its looks as though Turco comes in as possible No.1 and to help support Crawford and Toivonen.



Shame but thinking about it Hawks would have the same issue next season if Niemi had another good season. Just need to get rid of the dead weight which is Huet as soon as possible.

I'm sure one team watching how the "hawks are handling their salary cap issues are the Avs. At the moment the Avs are below the minimum but still have to make deals with Mueller and Stewart which should take them over the minimum. Of course the other young stars like Duchene, O'Reily etc. will need upgrades next season then it will become more interesting here in Denver.

The Avs first two games this coming season are home to the "hawks then away to the Flyers.

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