Blackhawks Buy Out Barnaby, Brown

[Thrillhouse]

Chicago Blackhawks General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that the Blackhawks have bought out the contracts of forwards Matt Barnaby and Curtis Brown.

“Matthew and Curtis are two classy guys who represented the Blackhawks very well,” said Blackhawk General Manager Dale Tallon. “However, we are moving in another direction right now. We certainly appreciate everything they did for us last year.”

Barnaby appeared in 82 games for the Blackhawks last season registering 28 points (8-20-28) and 178 penalty minutes while posting a plus/minus rating of -11.

Brown appeared in 71 games for the Blackhawks last season registering 15 points (5-10-15) and 38 penalty minutes while posting a plus/minus rating on -9.

[steg1989]

Originally Posted by Thrillhouse

http://ottsun.canoe.ca/Sports/Column...4/1651774.html

Wow bad move, the Hawks had one of the toughest teams last season and getting rid of Barnaby is a not-so-good move. But you are welcome to join the Bruins, Matt!

[Humpzilla]

If Barnaby can have another good year, then this is a pretty dumb move.

I'd love for him to come back to the Avalanche, but maybe not with the same price tag he had with the 'Hawks...

[Jocke]

Strange move. Matt is a good guy.
The only bad thing was his -11 (which isn't really that bad considering the Blackhawks finished 28th in the league).

He showed up for all 82 games¨(only Matt, Lapointe and Mark Bell managed that).

And to get 8 goals (1 game-winner) and 20 assists, 178 PIMs and 12 fights (13 including the preseason), and all the fans who come to see him, for $1,330,000.

What do they think he's worth then? They want to pay him 500,000?
He has been in the league for 13 seasons now. He has more than 300 points combining regular season with the playoffs, along with 2,500+ PIMs.

What Barnaby brings is worth 1,3 million.

Just to compare

Domi gets $1,250,000
Brashear gets $1,748,000
Laraque gets $1,083,000
Lapointe gets $2,400,000 (and he didn't put up better numbers than Matt. Only 3 more points, but with a -30 !
And 106 PIMs. But 6 PPG and 3 GWG was better.)


I still remember this interview:
http://www.hockeyfights.com/articles/193

Matt was very satisfied with going to Chicago. I remember the pressconference, too. He was looking forward to the challenge.

[jkidd]

Any player with any contract asking price can come to the Wild. Payroll is sooooo damn low for a team that makes so ****ing much money its disgusting. I'd love to see Matt come to Minny, he'd be a great compliment to Boogaard and would be able to provide emotion, intensity and leadership, all the while putting in close to 30pts a year. Welcome on my team.

[Jocke]

Pittsburgh should bring him back. And then call up a few other guys in the system as well.

They lost a few guys during and after 05-06, but could with Barnaby have a tough, tough line-up for 06-07:

Barnaby
Andre Roy
VandenBussche
Cairns
Odelein
Carcillo
Koci
Bonvie

and
Bissonnette
Lefebvre
Stone

[Ciccarelli]

Ted Nolan should call Neil Smith to get him a 4th liner to play alongside Asham.

[MattBurger]

Matthew Barnaby is the type of player the Boston Bruins need. He's all heart, he fights, he hits, and he can put up some offensive numbers when needed. The Bruins have none of that as of right now.

[Shoebottom]

I was never a big Barnaby fan mostly due to my hatred of the Sabres but in the current NHL he is more valuable to a team than someone like McGratton and Orr. I'd welcome him on the Bruins if they were to sign him.

[BROKEN*ORBITAL]

Originally Posted by Jocke

Strange move. Matt is a good guy.
The only bad thing was his -11 (which isn't really that bad considering the Blackhawks finished 28th in the league).

He showed up for all 82 games¨(only Matt, Lapointe and Mark Bell managed that).

And to get 8 goals (1 game-winner) and 20 assists, 178 PIMs and 12 fights (13 including the preseason), and all the fans who come to see him, for $1,330,000.

What do they think he's worth then? They want to pay him 500,000?
He has been in the league for 13 seasons now. He has more than 300 points combining regular season with the playoffs, along with 2,500+ PIMs.

What Barnaby brings is worth 1,3 million.

Just to compare

Domi gets $1,250,000
Brashear gets $1,748,000
Laraque gets $1,083,000
Lapointe gets $2,400,000 (and he didn't put up better numbers than Matt. Only 3 more points, but with a -30 !
And 106 PIMs. But 6 PPG and 3 GWG was better.)


I still remember this interview:
http://www.hockeyfights.com/articles/193

Matt was very satisfied with going to Chicago. I remember the pressconference, too. He was looking forward to the challenge.

I'm with you on this one. Not really sure what the Hawks are doing. Everything you mentioned coupled with the number of powerplays he draws seems like a decent return for 1.3 million.

[Podollan]

Originally Posted by Shoebottom

I was never a big Barnaby fan mostly due to my hatred of the Sabres but in the current NHL he is more valuable to a team than someone like McGratton and Orr. I'd welcome him on the Bruins if they were to sign him.

But if they sign Barnaby they still haven't got a real heavy or maybe even an light Heavy.
Even LaCotoure is a better fighter than Barnaby.

Barnaby would be look great in a line with an heavy...
Like Boogard or even McGrattan.

[steg1989]

Originally Posted by Podollan

Even LaCotoure is a better fighter than Barnaby.

Think again, LaCouture lost everyone of his fights in a Bruins uniform this year, IMO. Barnaby s experienced and has over 2500 PIM's. So whoever says that LaCouture is better than Barnaby better think again.

[Podollan]

Originally Posted by steg1989

Think again, LaCouture lost everyone of his fights in a Bruins uniform this year, IMO. Barnaby s experienced and has over 2500 PIM's. So whoever says that LaCouture is better than Barnaby better think again.

you will tell me he lost his first Fight this season against Domi?
I will still say that Barnaby won't be that big plus in the fighting point.
Barnaby will hold on against his rival or will get beaten down and make the turtle.

LaCotoure is a middleweight or light heavy too, not a Fighter , but at least he will try to make the job and stand up for his teammates like he did in Detroit this pre season.

[forsberg21]

Bad move, they cant expect to improve by getting rid of players that bring emotion and heart to the team, and hes a good guy to have in the locker room.

[steg1989]

Originally Posted by Podollan

you will tell me he lost his first Fight this season against Domi?

His first fight this season was against Wiemer.

I will still say that Barnaby won't be that big plus in the fighting point.
Barnaby will hold on against his rival or will get beaten down and make the turtle.

I doubt he will turtle, he has proven numerous times that he likes to keep the fight going. Do you ever notice he is always yapping at the refs to stay back???

LaCotoure is a middleweight or light heavy too, not a Fighter , but at least he will try to make the job and stand up for his teammates like he did in Detroit this pre season

Yes he did it in Detroit, but did you see any of this in Boston, because I can't recall a time he stood up for someone in Boston...

999 out of 1000 times people will say Barnaby is better that LaCouture. LaCouture's NHL total PIM's equal an astonishing 331, but Barnaby's NHL total PIM's equal a mere 2435. Enough said I WILL take Barnaby over LaCouture any day!