Just found a very, very interesting article. From 2001 to 2013 which franchise drafted the best? Which franchises draft picks has played the MOST minutes in that time frame? .. The Mighty Blackhawks have done ok, lotta cup winners did to, and what I found very interesting that in spite of accepted belief Detroilet not so much. https://www.thestar.com/s...raft-pick--in-boston.html
There was also a major problem on offense - a one-line scoring team, dramatically deficient in 5X5 scoring (only about 1.6 GPG 5X5 during the season, ultimately only 10 goals 5X5 in 7 games against St. Louis).
IIRC (anecdotally), at the time of the TDL moves, most of us on the boards were very happy with the moves Stan made - while perhaps lamenting the lack of a defensive fix, I recall the belief being that with Ladd, they had a legitimate 1RW; and with Fleischmann and Weise added to Kruger, Desjardins, Shaw, Teravainen, Panik, they had a deep bottom-6.
That it didn't work out was due to.... maybe Q, maybe Weise and Fleischmann not fitting in, maybe.... - StLBravesFan
That's certainly how I saw it -- Bowman paid a heavy price, but they were going "all in" for a repeat. Didn't work out for reasons that have been covered at great length on this blog, and the current lack of depth is the result of the aggressive posture at the trade deadline.
DAL has won nothing and it won't get easier once Mr. Benn's contract comes up. And how much is he paying his netminders?
And TAMPA....had a good young core. Cooper and Yzerman couldn't win one, and now have many question marks.
PITT had the "younger" core earlier when they won one/lost one vs DET and it took how long to get back?
WASH has had the core for how long and still can't even get to the finals.
So Stan and Q...being able to win three while having to do overhauls BEFORE the Toews/Kane mega deals was amazing. I'm sure they have their plan in place and have earned the benefit of the doubt, IMO - PatShart
If the NHLPA agrees to using the escalator is the 5% bump based on last year's cap ($71.4 million) or is it a 5% bump on whatever the new cap would have been?
If the NHLPA agrees to using the escalator is the 5% bump based on last year's cap ($71.4 million) or is it a 5% bump on whatever the new cap would have been? - DarthKane
If I understand it correctly, the league says based on hockey related revenue, the cap for the upcoming season is $70 mil, at that point the NHLPA votes to trigger the escalator or let it stand pat. So in this case, if my match is correct, a vote to trigger the escalator would mean the cap would move to $73.5 mil
Interesting from SI... "Of Pittsburgh 's 11 goals at five-on-five in the series, nine were scored within 11 seconds of the puck e texting the offensive zone. Sullivan emphasized an 'uncomfortably high pace' hallmarked by high-arching passes from defensemen that turned breakouts into fly routes."
Don't think the Hawks would have been able to capitalize like that at all if they advanced in the playoffs. We saw it all season... Bad 5-on5 play.
I remember reading of interest from CHI on Dman Medvedev around TDL last season. Someone said he played with Panarin. Any shot of a cheap signing there?
Also-anyone heard any rumblings on interest in re-upping Fleischmann? Would LOVE him if he came relatively cheap.
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Can anyone confirm how the 5% escalator works.
If the NHLPA agrees to using the escalator is the 5% bump based on last year's cap ($71.4 million) or is it a 5% bump on whatever the new cap would have been? - DarthKane
believe it's done off of the HRR that goes towards the next fiscal year cap number. That's why many are projecting a minimal increase because the HRR was pretty much stagnant.
It seems that Anisimov has a NTC and even Kruger has a limited one. I know some guys should get them (you know like elite players), but overall I don't get the idea of signing guys to huge raises, to long term, only to also give them these no trade options, which is something that straps the Hawks in a cap world. Seems to be the NTC/NMC would be part of a bargain (ie, a little less salary but we'll give you a NMC so you can have more direction on your career), but the Hawks give every possible concession so they have ZERO leverage when it's time to move players around.
If the NHLPA agrees to using the escalator is the 5% bump based on last year's cap ($71.4 million) or is it a 5% bump on whatever the new cap would have been? - DarthKane
5% bump of where the new cap would have been without it. Likely a $72.8mil cap WITH the inflator factored in.
It seems that Anisimov has a NTC and even Kruger has a limited one. I know some guys should get them (you know like elite players), but overall I don't get the idea of signing guys to huge raises, to long term, only to also give them these no trade options, which is something that straps the Hawks in a cap world. Seems to be the NTC/NMC would be part of a bargain (ie, a little less salary but we'll give you a NMC so you can have more direction on your career), but the Hawks give every possible concession so they have ZERO leverage when it's time to move players around. - kwolf68
You give them a NTC/NMC because a) you want the player and b) lots of other teams would also want the player and would give them a NTC/NMC if you don't. I'm sure there isn't a GM alive who actually WANTS to give them out.
I remember reading of interest from CHI on Dman Medvedev around TDL last season. Someone said he played with Panarin. Any shot of a cheap signing there?
Also-anyone heard any rumblings on interest in re-upping Fleischmann? Would LOVE him if he came relatively cheap. - Trammelt
I don't know RE: Medvedev, but I do know he's having a wild summer:
Also this chatter about moving AA is pure insanity. The guy is a perfect fit at #2 C and helped Kane to an MVP type year. He goes to the net, can play the PK and is a big body down the middle. If you move AA, you create another HUGE hole on this team. - z1990z
Well not perfect. He has limited offensive ability, and is "meh" on the PK. The Hawks created a hole to fill the 2C hole.
Stop hitting the refresh button boys. Myrtle's report of one deal happening today just came true. Arizona sent Letunov to San Jose for draft picks. this ends our one deal of the day
Stop hitting the refresh button boys. Myrtle's report of one deal happening today just came true. Arizona sent Letunov to San Jose for draft picks. this ends our one deal of the day - ikeane
I understand that McNeill is an RFA (correct?). If both players' rights are owned by the Hawks come training camp, who do you like to get a shot at making the big club as a 13th forward or press box material? I recall JJ putting Baun's current ceiling as a 13th forward.
What is McNeill's ceiling? The dude seems to have a well rounded game but below average foot speed. Is he even worth resigning at this point?
I understand that McNeill is an RFA (correct?). If both players' rights are owned by the Hawks come training camp, who do you like to get a shot at making the big club as a 13th forward or press box material? I recall JJ putting Baun's current ceiling as a 13th forward.
What is McNeill's ceiling? The dude seems to have a well rounded game but below average foot speed. Is he even worth resigning at this point? - phantasmo
McNeil has just seemed to have slipped into bolivian since the Hawks drafted him
It seems that Anisimov has a NTC and even Kruger has a limited one. I know some guys should get them (you know like elite players), but overall I don't get the idea of signing guys to huge raises, to long term, only to also give them these no trade options, which is something that straps the Hawks in a cap world. Seems to be the NTC/NMC would be part of a bargain (ie, a little less salary but we'll give you a NMC so you can have more direction on your career), but the Hawks give every possible concession so they have ZERO leverage when it's time to move players around. - kwolf68
Not sure about AA's but Kruger's doesn't kick in until Year 2 of his deal, as I understand it.
Either way,
The Hawks are as strong down the middle as they have been in two decades or more. Further, two of their C's, Kruger and AA, are entering the first year of multi-year deals.
For these reasons, and because I have not heard their names mentioned as possible trade chips, I don't see them being moved at this time.
I know some guys should get them (you know like elite players), but overall I don't get the idea of signing guys to huge raises, to long term, only to also give them these no trade options, which is something that straps the Hawks in a cap world. Seems to be the NTC/NMC would be part of a bargain (ie, a little less salary but we'll give you a NMC so you can have more direction on your career), but the Hawks give every possible concession so they have ZERO leverage when it's time to move players around. 
