The Chicago Blackhawks will once again be leaning against the "Bulin Wall," just not as hard this time around.
Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman pulled off a stunning move on Day 1 of NHL free agency on Friday without committing big bucks to a big star. After taking care of the team's own free agent situation, Bowman's signing of goalie Nikolai Khabibulin sent shock waves throughout the league.
ESPN Chicago's Scott Powers reported that the 'Hawks brought back the 40-year-old net minder for his second tour of duty with Chicago. Khabibulin signed a one-year deal for a fraction of what he made when he manned the net for the 'Hawks from 2005 to 2009.
After the 2004-05 lockout, former 'Hawks GM Dale Tallon signed Khabibulin to a four-year, $27 million contract. CapGeek.com is listing his current one-year contract at a $2 million cap hit for 2013-14, as it consists of $1.7 million base salary that is coupled with performance bonuses worth up to $300,000.
In his first stint with the 'Hawks, Khabibulin was expected to carry Chicago to pl ...
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