WHAT'S the Hold Up?

Since my previous late-night/early morning post, nothing has changed and there hasn't been any news on the players we were waiting to hear from then.

What's the hold up? My feeling is it's Hossa.

Think about it - Hossa is commanding a huge salary; if he doesn't sign, Orpik and Ruutu will most definitely benefit. There will be more of the cap to offer them and they may end up getting what they're asking (or more); they're in a better position to raise the stakes.

And I think it's smart for them to hold off on making a decision until after Hossa's agent makes up his mind!

I'm not saying that Orpik and Ruutu won't sign if Hossa does, but they stand to gain more by waiting until after he does / doesn't; it could be a difference of a higher salary / more years. If they sign prior to his decision, they're locked into the salary they agreed to.

So get a move on Rich Winter!! There are more important decisions to be made!!