What's next for Antti Niemi?
The Chicago Blackhawks have shed the salaries of many of their playoff heroes this summer. But when they walked away from goaltender Antti Niemi's arbitration award, it set up a baffling scenario.
Yes, the 26-year-old starting goalie for theTim Tebow Jerseys
Stanley Cup-winning team is an unrestricted free agent. Sure, he didn't play that well in the final against the Philadelphia Flyers, but his steady performances in the three rounds prior and the second half of the regular season make him an extremely attractive asset nonetheless.