to fill the large hole in their lineup. Havlat, Chicago's leading scorer last season with 77 points, signed a six-year contract late Wednesday night. Havlat became expendable in Chicago when the Blackhawks signed Marian Hossa away from Detroit with a 12-year, $62.8 million contract. The Wild went hard after Hossa last season, but he opted for the Red Wings and a better chance to win the Stanley Cup. The move to Minnesota might not be such a bad move for Havlat.... [read full story]
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Jonathan Daniel, Getty Images CHICAGO - MAY 24: Martin Havlat #24 of the Chicago Blackhawks looks on in the first period against the Detroit Red Wings during Game Four of the Western Conference Championship Round of the 2009...
Martin Havlat talks to the media after signing a six-year contract with the Wild on Friday. When Chicago would no longer give him a long-term contract, Martin Havlat turned his focus to Minnesota. He was intrigued by the Wild's...
When Chicago would no longer give him a long-term contract, Martin Havlat turned his focus to Minnesota. He was intrigued by the Wild's hockey-savvy fans, well-regarded arena, young core players and new up-tempo style, enough...
ST. PAUL, Minn. - When Chicago would no longer give him a long-term contract, Martin Havlat turned his focus to Minnesota. He was intrigued by the Wild's hockey-savvy fans, well-regarded arena, young core players and new...
ST. PAUL, Minn. - When Chicago would no longer give him a long-term contract, Martin Havlat turned his focus to Minnesota.He was intrigued by the Wild's hockey-savvy fans, well-regarded arena, young core players and new...
By Dave Campbell, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS In this file photo, Chicago Blackhawks' Martin Havlat (24), of the Czech Republic, tries to get around the defense of Detroit Red Wings' Brad Stuart. When Chicago would no longer give him...
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -When Chicago would no longer give him a long-term contract, Martin Havlat turned his focus to Minnesota. He was intrigued by the Wild's hockey-savvy fans, well-regarded arena, young core players and new...
When Chicago would no longer give him a long-term contract, Martin Havlat turned his focus to Minnesota. He was intrigued by the Wild's hockey-savvy fans, well-regarded arena, young core players and new up-tempo style, enough...
When Chicago would no longer give him a long-term contract, Martin Havlat turned his focus to Minnesota. The Wild's new right wing checked out his new home arena Friday afternoon, two days after signing a six-year deal worth...
Martin Havlat #24 of the Chicago Blackhawks looks on against the Detroit Red Wings during Game Four of the Western Conference Championship Round of the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs on May 24, 2009 at the United Center in Chicago,...
