TSN: The Chicago Blackhawks have walked away from Antti Niemi’s $2.75 million arbitrator ruling. Niemi is now an unrestricted free agent.
Niemi played in 39 games last season, compiling a 26-7-4 record with 7 shutouts. He was 16-6 with a 2.63 GAA in leading the Blackhawks to the Stanley Cup.
The Blackhawks then signed form Dallas Star goalie, Marty Turco to a 1 year, $1.3 million deal.
Last year Turco had a record of 22-20-11, with 4 shutouts and a 2.72 GAA.
