It's official....Nielsen has the 2 DK and US seal of approval...make it happen Stan.

To be honest I don't know enough about Stalman to comment on him either way. My hope is that Oduya isn't dealt. Whatever money you'd give Stralman I'd rather use it to keep Oduya.
- DarthKane

Stralman's another Swede and he's 27...loved those hip checks he threw at the Kings in the Finals. Was playing a lot of 2nd pairing minutes it seemed.

FWIW Andy Strickland who I know covers the Blues is reporting Spezza's first choice is to be dealt to St. Louis.

I see your point, I just don't see the Hawks going outside the organization to address that when they're #1 prospect is projected to be a top 6 center. I may be wrong though but like I said I expect them to get a real #3C via trade/UFA and TT will eventually be the #2C. SB's history says he doesn't make those types of drastic moves. Aside from trading Brian Campbell, he really hasn't done anything that would be considered shocking as a GM. I don't see that changing now.
- dan9189

Stan doesn't have a history in terms of dealing for necessity, as he does now: he hasn't had to do it before. He's filled in, hoped Rockford would provide a solution, looked to older skaters hoping they have one year left - it worked in 2013, didn't word last year.

Now he HAS to get a center (probably should be 2 centers).

Let's see what he does.

I really like it as a depth signing to "get bigger" but he hasn't played in 'Merica yet and that is kind of different than Europe. No pedigree (on small ice) but could be a solid addition to the third or 4th line. Speed, boards and cycle should be the focus of the 3rd and 4th lines IMO.
- fattybeef

I think it's awfully unfair to peg a kid like Rasmussen into the #2C role, when I doubt he was signed for anything other than a depth move (for now). We hype TT so much and he hasn't proven anything yet and I'm pretty sure TT is more highly regarded than Rasmussen.

I agree it needs to be addressed but I don't think it was the main reason the Hawks lost to the Kings. Bad team defense and pretty much playing 9 forwards a game rank 1A and 1B on that list.
- dan9189

And both your 1A and 1B are very related to 2C - or a lack thereof.

Only 2 centers on the team in the tournament: how does that affect your depth and ability to roll 4 lines instead of 3? How does that affect your team defense?

Dramatically, I propose.

Stralman's another Swede and he's 27...loved those hip checks he threw at the Kings in the Finals. Was playing a lot of 2nd pairing minutes it seemed.
- DK002

He has already turned down Ranger's offer of a 3 year deal @$3M per. How much do you want to pay him considering what the Hawks have in their stable of defenceman?

According to Andy Strickland on twitter.....Spezza ends up in STL or ANA

FWIW Andy Strickland who I know covers the Blues is reporting Spezza's first choice is to be dealt to St. Louis.
- golfbard

For some reason Spezza to St Louis makes a lot of sense.

FWIW Andy Strickland who I know covers the Blues is reporting Spezza's first choice is to be dealt to St. Louis.
- golfbard

Spezza to the Blues

Kesler to the Ducks.

ROR stays with the Avs.....


Hawks....unproven 23 year old Swede ? Sounds Bowmaneyyy to me.

He has already turned down Ranger's offer of a 3 year deal @$3M per. How much do you want to pay him considering what the Hawks have in their stable of defenceman?
- RickJ

I'd honestly rather keep Oduya for another 2-3 years.

Brian Campbell wants out of Florida......

Brian Campbell wants out of Florida......
- UnnamedSource

I always liked Campbell, only thing I didn't like was his cap hit.

I'd honestly rather keep Oduya for another 2-3 years.
- DarthKane

27 is a man beast

I always liked Campbell, only thing I didn't like was his cap hit.
- dan9189

Maybe Tallon can get his boss to eat half of that cap hit too?

I know it's late, but one more amazing Tony Gwynne stat:

In 323 PA against Pedro, Glavine, Maddux and Smoltz, he struck out only three times.
- StLBravesFan

For you Sage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PXSVbLhyMY

For some reason Spezza to St Louis makes a lot of sense.
- DarthKane

It does. But I hope he ends up in ANA and Stastny stays in COL. Would be nice to see the blues trot Backes out as the 1C option again

Spezza to the Blues

Kesler to the Ducks.

ROR stays with the Avs.....


Hawks....unproven 23 year old Swede ? Sounds Bowmaneyyy to me.
- mrpaulish

Statsny to the Hawks?

He has already turned down Ranger's offer of a 3 year deal @$3M per. How much do you want to pay him considering what the Hawks have in their stable of defenceman?
- RickJ

Figured he's was going to go for a lot Rick...hadn't heard that number yet...

Anyone concerned the Redskins attorneys will try to throw the Blackhawks into this mess following the ruling that the Redskins lost their trademark?

The Bruins are taking a $4.75 million cap penalty for next season...

http://www.csnne.com/bost...g-475-million-cap-penalty

Interesting. New CBA allows teams to begin discussions with pending UFAs from other teams at 12:01am 6/25.

The Bruins are taking a $4.75 million cap penalty for next season...

http://www.csnne.com/bost...g-475-million-cap-penalty
- EKolb13

Maybe that explains the Marchand trade chatter from a week or so ago. Salary - $4.5MM, and Thornton not coming back.

Interesting. New CBA allows teams to begin discussions with pending UFAs from other teams at 12:01am 6/25.
- Return of the Roar

I'm sure that was happening before the new CBA came into effect. Now it's just legal...

Maybe Tallon can get his boss to eat half of that cap hit too?
- EKolb13

Trade Leddy for a 2C, get Soupy back for 1/2 price.

Statsny to the Hawks?
- powerenforcer

Highly unlikely, but can't blame a man for dreaming.