It might be the only thing he can do to stay in the NHL. I can't see a team giving him a multi-year deal.

He'll get paid, but he won't get more than a one year deal. He also won't get it from the Hawks.
- EKolb13

http://dc.sbnation.com/wa...-alexander-semin-penguins

He was fired by the Habs, they are still paying him but he has no role/function with the team.
- Symba007

So he's in Chicago looking for a job then? Great!

Like what?
- coldsteelonice

He's a big fan of driving & biting clowns?

Hahahaha.

Below is the link to NHL.com list of free agents (or what they consider the best of them). Slim pickings...even slimmer than I thought.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=637078
- hpk90

Holmstrom to star as this season's Bruno?

So he's in Chicago looking for a job then? Great!
- EKolb13

Maybe as a consultant...or if your AGM position is open. Let's just say ALL habs fans were happy when he got fired. I hope the Hawks stay away from that guy.

Halpern signs with NY Rangers for 1 year, 700k.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/blogpost.htm?id=10523

Heading to camp wed and thurs. Anybody have rosters for team A and B?

It is also fairly evident that Doan will retire to this city when he's done playing, and he could sign with any of the Canucks, Oilers or Flames in which case he would be no more than an hour (as the crow flies) from home. He wants to win, so the Canucks would seem like the obvious choice. Failing that he may sign with Gaglardi's Stars. If I were betting, a)he stays in Phoenix or b) signs with the Canucks, c) with the Stars a possible 3rd destination.
- djd

I am down with every bit of logic above, and also to the fact Doan may use the interested teams to drive up the price in Phoenix or elsewhere.

But...does it always fall that you play at home and play for your partners?

Both can also be detrimental. Both are different than the status quo where he plays in Phoenix separate from his home, business partners, where there is NO division, and a possible constant distraction or pressure.

Doan will be retired soon enough, and able to go home go to the summer home, enjoy the extended family and not have that distraction...

Just saying...there is NO guarantees on anyonme really knowing what he truly is hoping for, right?

Wild writer is asking if Heatley gets traded. Had to stir the pot with :

To Chicago for Frolik, Olesz, and Montador. Give you your depth and 2nd pairing dman


Don't know if I will get a reaction out of them or not....trollin, trollin, trollin....

I am down with every bit of logic above, and also to the fact Doan may use the interested teams to drive up the price in Phoenix or elsewhere.

But...does it always fall that you play at home and play for your partners?

Both can also be detrimental. Both are different than the status quo where he plays in Phoenix separate from his home, business partners, where there is NO division, and a possible constant distraction or pressure.

Doan will be retired soon enough, and able to go home go to the summer home, enjoy the extended family and not have that distraction...

Just saying...there is NO guarantees on anyonme really knowing what he truly is hoping for, right?
- wiz1901

Absolutely, but at this stage of his career those possibilities become larger and also, I think that if he's going to go out in the next 2-3 years he'd like to go out a winner. Vancouver would be my guess if that's the case. Make no mistake if the yotes are staying in phoenix Doan will resign there. I'm not sure it's about the money at this point, more about the fit for him, his family and a chance at winning it all.

Halpern signs with NY Rangers for 1 year, 700k.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/blogpost.htm?id=10523
- prd797

Chris Kuc from the Trib is reporting that Jamie Langenbrunner is extending with the Blues.

So he's in Chicago looking for a job then? Great!
- EKolb13

Hockeyy Insiderr ‏@HockeyyInsiderr

Bergevin left ‪#Blackhawks‬ 2join ‪#Habs‬. Gauthier fired by ‪#Canadiens‬ now becomes proscout for Chicago.


Uh, oh and the downward spiral continues.

Hockeyy Insiderr ‏@HockeyyInsiderr

Bergevin left ‪#Blackhawks‬ 2join ‪#Habs‬. Gauthier fired by ‪#Canadiens‬ now becomes proscout for Chicago.


Uh, oh and the downward spiral continues.
- djd

If he is a scout

Hockeyy Insiderr ‏@HockeyyInsiderr

Bergevin left ‪#Blackhawks‬ 2join ‪#Habs‬. Gauthier fired by ‪#Canadiens‬ now becomes proscout for Chicago.


Uh, oh and the downward spiral continues.
- djd

Chris Kuc @ChrisKuc

After spotting former Canadiens GM Pierre Gauthier at #Blackhawks camp, now seeing @patrickcaisse confirming Gauthier will be pro scout.

Chris Kuc @ChrisKuc

After spotting former Canadiens GM Pierre Gauthier at #Blackhawks camp, now seeing @patrickcaisse confirming Gauthier will be pro scout.
- 1goalLordStanley

- ikeane

We should break out the hats and hooters, SB made a signing.

Hockeyy Insiderr ‏@HockeyyInsiderr

Bergevin left ‪#Blackhawks‬ 2join ‪#Habs‬. Gauthier fired by ‪#Canadiens‬ now becomes proscout for Chicago.


Uh, oh and the downward spiral continues.
- djd

Anyone thinking Stan may have thought this was the Pierre that was on the hockey broadcasts?

Chris Kuc‏@ChrisKuc

After spotting former Canadiens GM Pierre Gauthier at #Blackhawks camp, now seeing @patrickcaisse confirming Gauthier will be pro scout.

Hockeyy Insiderr ‏@HockeyyInsiderr

Bergevin left ‪#Blackhawks‬ 2join ‪#Habs‬. Gauthier fired by ‪#Canadiens‬ now becomes proscout for Chicago.


Uh, oh and the downward spiral continues.
- djd

The Blackhawks pro-scouting wasn't very good the last few years, just look at who they signed as UFA the last two years. Any idea who the Hawk's pro-scout was?
I agree with you, looks like it may have gone from bad to worst with Gauthier being hired.

Chris Kuc ‏@ChrisKuc
RT @mirtle: Blues trade Crombeen and a fifth-rounder to the Lightning for two fourth-round picks.

Whoo hoo! movement!

Does this mean a lot of French Canadian players will flood into Chicago?

- ikeane

Maybe whoever is in charge of scouting will ignore him?

Maybe whoever is in charge of scouting will ignore him?
- hpk90

All is forgiven if he brings us playes like Jarred Tinordi....

Anyone thinking Stan may have thought this was the Pierre that was on the hockey broadcasts?
- powerenforcer

If Pierre McGuire was hired for any position anywhere, it'd benefit every American hockey-watching fan. The guy knows a lot about the game, but hes about as annoying as they come.

"Isn't that right Edzo?"

The Blackhawks pro-scouting wasn't very good the last few years, just look at who they signed as UFA the last two years. Any idea who the Hawk's pro-scout was?
I agree with you, looks like it may have gone from bad to worst with Gauthier being hired.
- LLHawk

Good question, Al MaIsaac wasn't it?

All is forgiven if he brings us playes like Jarred Tinordi....
- ikeane

We can hope.