Where would you play Bozak? He isn't a top two centerman in Toronto who are weaker in the middle than we are.
- paulr

Bottom 6, maybe bump Shaw back to wing or Kruger to W, or he plays W and takes draws—53%

and to re up him for 2 yrs...doesn't make sense..
- Glenman12

Not at all....puzzling situation for sure.

It goes deeper than that and players on the ice, heard Scotty was there talking to Bergevin to see what it will take to pry Al Cimaglia away from Hawks to head up Canadiens blog. Lots of moving pieces, but Marc likes Al a lot and rumor has it, brokered some real estate too....


I am just kidding around and mean no disrespect to Al, just levity.
- TrueGrit

The price for Mellifluous Bloggers is always high, but especially at this year's trade deadline

With Leddy's best years to come...$4 mil/year may be a bargain. While he's found a home in the bottom pair...his confidence and experience are growing exponentially, grooming him nicely for the time when he eventually becomes a legit top 4 guy.

As for how the club feels about the players you mentioned and their agents...dunno...but isn't Leddy's agent Neil Sheehy ? Could be wrong on that...but we all know Sheehy hasn't endeared himself to the Hawks' brass.

As for Stalberg...his speed makes him a unique weapon and one i don't want to lose. He still makes d'zone/neutral zone mistakes with the puck that drive me crazy, but he is a true GAME BREAKER.
- philco28

PK Subban kinda set the bar for young defensemen when he signed a 2 year deal with a $2.875 cap hit. $4 mil for Leddy at basically the same age and development point is stretching it, Subban is the better of the 2 players and only a year older.

Bottom 6, maybe bump Shaw back to wing or Kruger to W, or he plays W and takes draws—53%
- John Jaeckel

Bozak is good on draws and defensively and on the PK, but the Hawks need to improve the #2 center position not the #3. This move doesn't make sense unless it is strictly to improve the faceoff %.

It goes deeper than that and players on the ice, heard Scotty was there talking to Bergevin to see what it will take to pry Al Cimaglia away from Hawks to head up Canadiens blog. Lots of moving pieces, but Marc likes Al a lot and rumor has it, brokered some real estate too....


I am just kidding around and mean no disrespect to Al, just levity.
- TrueGrit

I always have an open mind but as Rick J. mentioned the taxes up there are a killer.

I'm certain I have only heard a small fraction of the whole story. What I do know is Carcillo has at least tried to do the right things. And there's some other detail that I won't go into that makes me believe it has not been easy for him all the time.
- John Jaeckel

Observing Carcillo's demeanor this year...i've been impressed with his dedication to his rehab. The physical part is a real grind for one...but the mental frustration of of seeing progress and having confidence in rebuilt joints is very challenging as well.

Car Bomb has said that overcoming that major knee injury last year was one of the hardest things he's been through in his career. And the setback in Game 1 this season didn't help, i'm sure.

He's a better skater than Bollig and i'd say he's a far better finisher of checks than 52...but his 'on the edge' personality and style may NOW be a net NEGATIVE in the eyes of the folks who rolled the dice on him.

The price for Mellifluous Bloggers is always high, but especially at this year's trade deadline
- John Jaeckel

JJ is this close to what you hear?
- Greek7

I would LOVE to get mark tinordi's kid but bergy ain't fukin stupid either!

Observing Carcillo's demeanor this year...i've been impressed with his dedication to his rehab. The physical part is a real grind for one...but the mental frustration of of seeing progress and having confidence in rebuilt joints is very challenging as well.

Car Bomb has said that overcoming that major knee injury last year was one of the hardest things he's been through in his career. And the setback in Game 1 this season didn't help, i'm sure.

He's a better skater than Bollig and i'd say he's a far better finisher of checks than 52...but his 'on the edge' personality and style may NOW be a net NEGATIVE in the eyes of the folks who rolled the dice on him.
- philco28

Carcillo for...Dorset

Lots of good stuff here today JJ, thanks.

Observing Carcillo's demeanor this year...i've been impressed with his dedication to his rehab. The physical part is a real grind for one...but the mental frustration of of seeing progress and having confidence in rebuilt joints is very challenging as well.

Car Bomb has said that overcoming that major knee injury last year was one of the hardest things he's been through in his career. And the setback in Game 1 this season didn't help, i'm sure.

He's a better skater than Bollig and i'd say he's a far better finisher of checks than 52...but his 'on the edge' personality and style may NOW be a net NEGATIVE in the eyes of the folks who rolled the dice on him.
- philco28

In Carcillo's defense, that was the reason he was signed initially. It sounds like there are mixed messages being sent. The coaches are probably telling him to be himself, while the Front Office says clean it up...or vice versa.

Either that, or they're trying to turn him into a caged animal so when he's on the ice next, he just destroys someone (within the rules, of course)

Carcillo for...Dorset
- southernhawk

useless this year

PK Subban kinda set the bar for young defensemen when he signed a 2 year deal with a $2.875 cap hit. $4 mil for Leddy at basically the same age and development point is stretching it, Subban is the better of the 2 players and only a year older.
- TheTrob

Good comparison


The $4 million fig was not mine...just a number that had been put out there. Also, Hammer will be in line for a raise that should be well north of his current $3.5 when his contract expires after next season.

Damn i PHUCKING HATE CAP MANAGEMENT.

Good comparison


The $4 million fig was not mine...just a number that had been put out there. Also, Hammer will be in line for a raise that should be well north of his current $3.5 when his contract expires after next season.

Damn i PHUCKING HATE CAP MANAGEMENT.
- philco28

Leddy and PK??

useless this year
- FourFeathers773

The only thing you'll get for car bomb is a LOW round pic or another Banger I say get another gritty depth guy

In Carcillo's defense, that was the reason he was signed initially. It sounds like there are mixed messages being sent. The coaches are probably telling him to be himself, while the Front Office says clean it up...or vice versa.

Either that, or they're trying to turn him into a caged animal so when he's on the ice next, he just destroys someone (within the rules, of course)
- eburgio

Sounds very plausible E. Car Bomb's gotta be pissed though. Works his butt off to get back and then he's healthy, wearing a suit on game nights.

Not tonight though...Myers just tweeted that CAR BOMB is IN tonight.

Leddy and PK??
- soad_live

Only based on their similarity in age and worth....Subban's a nice player, but he's a legend in his own mind. Glad Bergevin didn't capitulate and overpay for him.

Sounds very plausible E. Car Bomb's gotta be pissed though. Works his butt off to get back and then he's healthy, wearing a suit on game nights.

Not tonight though...Myers just tweeted that CAR BOMB is IN tonight.
- philco28

I bet he drops'em tonight

More on that in the next couple of days
- John Jaeckel

OTT,OTT,OTT,OTT !!!

Today is definitely a good day to be reading the comments. Lots of good stuff JJ. Keep it coming!

I bet he drops'em tonight
- southernhawk

Think he's only fought once this year...would love to see it.

Sounds very plausible E. Car Bomb's gotta be pissed though. Works his butt off to get back and then he's healthy, wearing a suit on game nights.

Not tonight though...Myers just tweeted that CAR BOMB is IN tonight.
- philco28

With regards to the mixed messages, it's obvious that this is a trend/theme within this organization. Soupy mentioned it when he left. Brouwer too. The One Goal mantra should apply to everyone in the organization, not just what the marketing department drops and expects us to consume.

Think he's only fought once this year...would love to see it.
- philco28

No on the fighting. I wanna see him p!ssoff a couple Mallards players so much he draws the penalty and [miraculously] the 'Hawks score on the PP.

Think he's only fought once this year...would love to see it.
- philco28

Who's the dance partner? Staubitz?