Trading Kane would definitely end the yearly cap crisis. Might be something to think about.

Bailey over Neilsen? Check your temperature, you make be ill.

Edit: I'd take Strome though....he's from my home town.
- DarthKane

Both are much younger and more physical than Nielsen.

Trading Kane would definitely end the yearly cap crisis. Might be something to think about.
- Elbows15

Let's see what he brings in return.

Both are much younger and more physical than Nielsen.
- Elbows15

If they are good at the dot I'm good with that.

Let's see what he brings in return.
- StLBravesFan

The only thing you would want is draft picks and maybe a top prospect. No players. Trading Kane is a clear signal you aren't contending anyway. May as well get draft picks from a crappy team. Yeah yeah, I know. They can wait. However which ever crappy team he goes to may be deluded enough to think they have a chance to sign him.

Sharp is being traded. Pay attention.
- Elbows15

What was that? Come again?

If they are good at the dot I'm good with that.
- Ogilthorpe2

Bailey is a winger and Strome isn't as good as Neilsen on the dot. Neilsen also played more on both special teams units, significantly more.

Bailey is a winger and Strome isn't as good as Neilsen on the dot. Neilsen also played more on both special teams units, significantly more.
- DarthKane

And he's less likely to be traded...so there's that.

And he's less likely to be traded...so there's that.
- Ogilthorpe2

Not true......

Not true......
- UnnamedSource

Exactly.

If they are good at the dot I'm good with that.
- Ogilthorpe2

meh. nielsen may be good at the dot. What happens when the other team has the puck. The guy averages 30 hits a season. Him and Kane on a line together are going to have a hard time getting the puck back. That would be my concern.


At the end of the day. Anyone that plays 2C will be an improvement over Handzus in that role.

Kane excels with a center who has some of the same attributes as Toews. Yeah, I know, there is only one Toews. Kane needs a center who can keep up with him and whose strengths are driving the net and working down low. I am not sure Nielsen fits that criteria.

Bailey is a winger and Strome isn't as good as Neilsen on the dot. Neilsen also played more on both special teams units, significantly more.
- DarthKane

Strome is young and has more upside. I know Bailey is a winger. The Hawks can use some for the bottom lines.

Nielsen is 30. Strome is 21.

Not true......
- UnnamedSource

I should have qualified my statement by saying he's less likely to be moved for what the Hawks will likely be willing to offer.

He's obviously the best of the 3, and has a cap friendly deal for 2 more years. What makes you think Nielsen would be the most likely to be moved? Makes no sense, unless you think GM's are in the business of lending Stan a helping hand. The Isles will need a 2C in the future too, no?

What was that? Come again?
- EKolb13

Sharp is being moved, Gingerbread. This is right out the McD playbook. Spread some negatives around before you move him.

Sharp is being moved, Gingerbread. This is right out the McD playbook. Spread some negatives around before you move him.
- Elbows15

That's what he pays me for...

I should have qualified my statement by saying he's less likely to be moved for what the Hawks will likely be willing to offer.

He's obviously the best of the 3, and has a cap friendly deal for 2 more years. What makes you think Nielsen would be the most likely to be moved? Makes no sense, unless you think GM's are in the business of lending Stan a helping hand. The Isles will need a 2C in the future too, no?
- Ogilthorpe2

Strome is their 2C of the future. But its the Islanders. So who really knows.

Sharp is being moved, Gingerbread. This is right out the McD playbook. Spread some negatives around before you move him.
- Elbows15

Jesus Gramps, are you in a bad mood tonight?

meh. nielsen may be good at the dot. What happens when the other team has the puck. The guy averages 30 hits a season. Him and Kane on a line together are going to have a hard time getting the puck back. That would be my concern.

- Elbows15

Steve Gretzky is available

Trading Kane would definitely end the yearly cap crisis. Might be something to think about.
- Elbows15

Kane for Nash.

Something interesting for all you TT fans out there: Was at the Chicago LockerRoom store this afternoon, and found that you can now purchase your #86 tee shirt jersey in the mainstream stores.

Anyone want to doubt that TT will be in the lineup for the big club next year?


- fourfeathers

Yup.....me

I can live with the Sharp trade off to the Islanders you are all imagining...
only if it is Matt Martin and Frans Nielsen....

meh. nielsen may be good at the dot. What happens when the other team has the puck. The guy averages 30 hits a season. Him and Kane on a line together are going to have a hard time getting the puck back. That would be my concern.


At the end of the day. Anyone that plays 2C will be an improvement over Handzus in that role.

Kane excels with a center who has some of the same attributes as Toews. Yeah, I know, there is only one Toews. Kane needs a center who can keep up with him and whose strengths are driving the net and working down low. I am not sure Nielsen fits that criteria.
- Elbows15

How much of Nielsen have you watched?.......and now we need someone who hits more?.....when that's not what a puck possession team? ?.......um.....makes sense.....I guess

I can live with the Sharp trade off to the Islanders you are all imagining...
only if it is Matt Martin and Frans Nielsen....
- wiz1901

That would be great for us, can't see why NY would do it though.

I could be wrong, but i honestly have no fear of Kane NOT resigning in Chicago. Worst case scenario, the Hawks put him on the block and make a killing. Yeah it would suck to lose him, but there could be a nice return for Kane if a deal doesnt get worked out in time.

Its win win
- BlazinMike

Seriously? Count the number of current players who have demonstrated repeatedly (say, at least 3 or 4 times) the ability to completely take over a playoff series. Very short list, especially if you discount goalies. If the Hawks are truly a One Goal team and that goal is postseason success and winning Stanley Cups, you can't replace Kane no matter what you bring in return.

Jesus Gramps, are you in a bad mood tonight?
- EKolb13

Nope. I hope they don't move him. Sure seems like they will though. I am not exactly filled with overwhelming confidence that Bickell can handle that for a full season.