It really does seem as though any lineup that has had Mashinter in it is certain be a 3 line team. Just the way its been in the past, i doubt he's changed or gotten any better.

My formula for avoiding becoming a 3 line team is to build around a Toews/Hossa line, a Kane line(we know he's good enough to make just about anyone look good with him), a Panarin/Anisimov "3rd" line, and a Desi/Kruger 4th line. Follow that formula and there's still hope. Even with Mashinter on the roster.
- SimpleJack

For all the downside to Mash, at least he can hang around the net and knock in the occasional goal. Hopefully he will just be a cheap alternative to the 13th forward spot to allow the Hawks some flexibility with the cap.

Heard just now Hawks still quietly exploring moving CC. Buffalo is the persistent team mentioned.
- John Jaeckel

E Kane?

At his age he is looking for a multiyear deal. I think the Hawks should stay away from signing anyone to a multiyear deal until they move one of their multiyear contracts (Anisimov).

Wow. Weakest bottom 6 in the league.

Much as I love the Crow, this would be a very logical move to make.
- kwolf68

Agree here. Crow is a beast, but the cap is killing us. Upgrade D with Soupy and Kempny and let Darling roll as #1 isn't a terrible bet.

For all the downside to Mash, at least he can hang around the net and knock in the occasional goal. Hopefully he will just be a cheap alternative to the 13th forward spot to allow the Hawks some flexibility with the cap.
- breadbag

With Mashinter on the roster expect Q to peddle him out there on a fairly regular basis. Hell, he got run in the playoffs for crying out loud. What next? An extension for David Rundblad?

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- John Jaeckel

Do you hear any info on the Hawks being interested in Seidenberg? Seems like he'd be a great depth d for another cup run...

Heard just now Hawks still quietly exploring moving CC. Buffalo is the persistent team mentioned.
- John Jaeckel

Do you think that he would waive to Buffalo? Yes, they have a young core but...Buffalo?

Agree here. Crow is a beast, but the cap is killing us. Upgrade D with Soupy and Kempny and let Darling roll as #1 isn't a terrible bet.
- JRoenick97

Agreed here... Give him and the swede the reigns and see what happens. I wonder what the return from Buffalo would be?

Heard just now Hawks still quietly exploring moving CC. Buffalo is the persistent team mentioned.
- John Jaeckel

Maybe Stamkos staying put reopens some talks Hawks have had with other teams who were in the running for him.

With Mashinter on the roster expect Q to peddle him out there on a fairly regular basis. Hell, he got run in the playoffs for crying out loud. What next? An extension for David Rundblad?
- kwolf68

Stan gotta have his pets too.

Agree here. Crow is a beast, but the cap is killing us. Upgrade D with Soupy and Kempny and let Darling roll as #1 isn't a terrible bet.
- JRoenick97

Yep. In a perfect world Crow goes NOWHERE. He's a warrior and a winner, but what the hell other options do we have? The bottom 6 is gonna be littered with scrubs, no left wing with 19 again and Panarin gone next year.

No one wants Kruger or Anisimov.

Can't go that route. Gotta spread out the forward firepower or else we'll be a 3 line team.
- SimpleJack

No Boll. Stop it. He has scored more than 7 points 1 time in the last 8 years.

Stan gotta have his pets too.
- JRoenick97

The moment Bowman gives this clod another extension it should be followed by Bowman's resignation. Trading for the guy was a bad move, but doubling down on him twice was just laughingly bad.

Yep. In a perfect world Crow goes NOWHERE. He's a warrior and a winner, but what the hell other options do we have? The bottom 6 is gonna be littered with scrubs, no left wing with 19 again and Panarin gone next year.
- kwolf68

There is a big "what if" scenario if Crawford does get traded. What if Darling wins 40 games and posts 5-10 shutouts and just dominates? Then you gotta pay him big bucks and the Hawks are in the same situation they are now. I wonder if maybe they'll extend Darling cheap during this summer...

Heard just now Hawks still quietly exploring moving CC. Buffalo is the persistent team mentioned.
- John Jaeckel

Who do you see or guess would be coming back in return?

(I'll just unreasonably and quietly chant REINHART! REINHART! REINHART! to myself)

No one wants Kruger or Anisimov.
- Newgod77

still mad about Sweeney drafting 3rd round players in Round 1? Lol.

There is a big "what if" scenario if Crawford does get traded. What if Darling wins 40 games and posts 5-10 shutouts and just dominates? Then you gotta pay him big bucks and the Hawks are in the same situation they are now. I wonder if maybe they'll extend Darling cheap during this summer...
- Hawks_49

Yes, extend him for cheap and if not then gotta let him go the F/A route. BE thinking of HIS replacement NOW. If Darling has a big year chances are the Hawks have a big year.

No one wants Kruger or Anisimov.
- Newgod77

Thanks for the input, bud.

And the Blue Jackets just bought out Jared Boll. He is a real goon that can actually catch NHL players to inflict a solid body check. Also, he actually wins fights. If Q and Toews want a goon in the lineup, FINE, go get a NHL quality Goon. Mashinter is an AHL goon.
- EnzoD

No Boll. Stop it. He has scored more than 7 points 1 time in the last 8 years.

Id love to see flieshmann back near the league minimum in a hawks sweater, he could be useful

Heard just now Hawks still quietly exploring moving CC. Buffalo is the persistent team mentioned.
- John Jaeckel

I wish this would have been done before we had to lose Shaw.

Did anyone hear any details on McNeill"s contract, term, $$$ etc...

Heard just now Hawks still quietly exploring moving CC. Buffalo is the persistent team mentioned.
- John Jaeckel

Maybe this move answers why they are loading up on D. Hell you could do a lot worse than having Rozival as a 7th D man, assuming Campbell is returning.