Measured start to NHL free agency.(Sports)

0 Comments | Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), August, 2005 | by Sassone, Tim

Byline: Tim Sassone Daily Herald Sports Writer It wasn't exactly the signing frenzy some predicted for the first day NHL teams could sign unrestricted free agents, but Blackhawks general manager Dale Tallon felt Monday was a good day for the organization. "It was a frenzy as far as conversations go," Tallon said Monday night.

"I think everyone is still feeling each other out as far as what the right numbers are." Tallon said he made no contract offers, but today could be a different story once the agents digest what happened on the first day. "I thought it was a fruitful day for us," Tallon said. "We talked to a lot of people that we are interested in and let the agents know what our agenda is. What we're trying to do is sell our future here." The...