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Old 08-22-2005, 05:49 PM
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Blackhawks Sign D Todd Simpson
General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that the Blackhawks have signed free agent defenseman Todd Simpson to a one-year contract.

“Todd’s a veteran defenseman who brings extreme toughness,” said Tallon. “He’ll help our young kids. He’s a character guy and tremendous in the locker room. Todd’s a tough player, he’s a heavyweight.”

Simpson, 32, has appeared in 529 career NHL regular season games recording 14 goals and 60 assists for 74 points and 1,227 penalty minutes while skating for the Calgary Flames, Florida Panthers, Phoenix Coyotes, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and the Ottawa Senators. Simpson, has also appeared in nine career Stanley Cup playoff games recording 2 assists and 10 penalty minutes.
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Old 08-22-2005, 05:51 PM
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Ahh crap, I really wanted this guy. Oh well I guess now or best option is Marchment. Not that I mind him.
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Old 08-22-2005, 06:35 PM
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Ahh crap, I really wanted this guy. Oh well I guess now or best option is Marchment. Not that I mind him.
I feel the same as u man, I also wanted him in Van-city, but I can live with Marchment or Baron. Rather have Marchment tho, sure he is a dirtbag but he have toughnees that our D is lacking of.
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Old 08-22-2005, 08:18 PM
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I feel the same as u man, I also wanted him in Van-city, but I can live with Marchment or Baron. Rather have Marchment tho, sure he is a dirtbag but he have toughnees that our D is lacking of.
As in Murray Baron? there are tons of better D-Man out there than him!
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Old 08-22-2005, 09:29 PM
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Damnit, was hoping Detroit would get em.
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Damnit, was hoping Detroit would get em.
If only his name was Simpsonov or Simpstrom...then we'd have him for sure.
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Old 08-23-2005, 09:03 AM
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Fantastic.... I really like this move. We lost McCarthy (who has a very nice O-ffensive Upside) and added a solid physical Defenseman. I know Hordi is loving this Trade right now!
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Old 08-23-2005, 10:38 AM
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$600 000 for a guy who is best at the number 5 defenceman role, will drop the gloves with anyone in the league and is great around the change-room and community. Seems like a no lose signing here!
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I know Hordi is loving this Trade right now!
Well I am certainly bummed out hoping he would land here. But I knew it wasn't likely. Either way this is a great pick up for the Hawks. Simpson will fit in perfectly.
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Old 08-26-2005, 06:02 PM
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Well I am certainly bummed out hoping he would land here. But I knew it wasn't likely. Either way this is a great pick up for the Hawks. Simpson will fit in perfectly.
gives the hawks an upgrade in the fighting department for sure. huge upgrade from matt barnaby or mark bell. plus
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Well I am certainly bummed out hoping he would land here. But I knew it wasn't likely. Either way this is a great pick up for the Hawks. Simpson will fit in perfectly.
gives the hawks an upgrade in the fighting department for sure. huge upgrade from matt barnaby or mark bell. plus hes
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Well I am certainly bummed out hoping he would land here. But I knew it wasn't likely. Either way this is a great pick up for the Hawks. Simpson will fit in perfectly.
gives the hawks an upgrade in the fighting department for sure. huge upgrade from matt barnaby or mark bell. plus hes a
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Well I am certainly bummed out hoping he would land here. But I knew it wasn't likely. Either way this is a great pick up for the Hawks. Simpson will fit in perfectly.
gives the hawks an upgrade in the fighting department for sure. huge upgrade from matt barnaby or mark bell. plus hes a not
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