@Eklund
Blackhawks Deal for a Forward Close.
- walleyeb1

So a minor league d-man is on the way then.

Interesting article about playing the numbers game, noting Hawks have had the most draft picks over the past 10 years, tied for the most over the past 5 years, tied for third most over the past 3 years and will have the most (along with Flyers) in the coming draft.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/h...-2017-nhl-trade-deadline/

Another reason for the Hawks/SB's success.

Forsling for Josh Morrissey... sign me up!

@Eklund
Blackhawks Deal for a Forward Close.
- walleyeb1

Sooooo.... Palat or Tatar

Forsling for Josh Morrissey... sign me up!
- 93Joe

I would totally do that!

Edit: Winnipeg wouldn't.

i say the return of verstink

i say the return of verstink
- bogiedoc

3rd time's a charm!

i say the return of verstink
- bogiedoc

Did somebody say Jeremy Morin?

i say the return of verstink
- bogiedoc

Oh god no..... He's a turnover machine

I don't think it's either Tatar or Palet,I'll go with Eaves.

Sooooo.... Palat or Tatar
- 93Joe

I wish, he's saying Vanek or Eaves.

I'd be okay with Eaves as well....means they can work on getting a D-Man too

Put another way, now is the time.

Because Hartman, Hinostroza, Mostte, Schmaltz , Forsling and even the Great Alex deBrincat are not going to be the core of a Stanley Cup team ten years from now. Anyone care to argue that? I'll take that bet.
- John Jaeckel

Preach it brother!

Post of the season hands down

I don't think it's either Tatar or Palet,I'll go with Eaves.
- Tatoo

Hell of a beard!

Hell of a beard!


- EnzoD

jumbo joe look alike....why not

I don't think it's either Tatar or Palet,I'll go with Eaves.
- Tatoo

Que wonthecup10's coffee cup throwing gif

Please stop wishing for Luke Schenn. He is so slow he makes TVR look like Eric Heiden.

And if you are hoping for a Dman from Carolina. Hansey isn't the target. Pesce should be. He would be perfect to play with Hjalmarsson. Not sure Francis would move him but he is as much of a dream for as Duchene coming to the Hawks is for others.

He's decent, wouldn't mind him on the Hawks.
- DarthKane

Pass. He isn't better than anything the Hawks already have.

If there is any truth to Ek's rumor, safe to say it is not a deal that requires cap max out to the deadline.

Sure seems like DET is the dance partner.....

Lets hope it is not Andrew Brunette 2.0

If there is any truth to Ek's rumor, safe to say it is not a deal that requires cap max out to the deadline.

Sure seems like DET is the dance partner.....

Lets hope it is not Andrew Brunette 2.0
- Return of the Roar

Peter Regin 2.0!

JUST GOT A BIG UPDATE:

DUCHENE

Done. Over. Hawks are out. This time that looks solid.

PALAT

Hawks still interested but TB still sniffing the playoffs

DALLAS

Eaves a real possibility, some concerns about his health(?), but Hawks' not really interested in Oduya.

ARIZONA

Hanzal a possibility, price must come down health(?) also a concern allegedly

DETROIT

Tatar and Vanek now go to the top of the list.

MISC

Tonight's game is a HUGE measuring stick for how aggressive Stan will be. May do nothing and I am told if he does, that means perhaps another major move in the summer. May do something minor involving Desjardins and McNeill.


MY TAKE

Whoever theorized Vanek may end up being right. Right now, my spider sense is him or Hanzal. Possibly Eaves.
- John Jaeckel

Maybe Bowman is learning to play hardball with Sakic.
I won't believe we're "out" on anyone until A) after the deadline or B) they're traded to someone else...

Maybe Bowman is learning to play hardball with Sakic.
I won't believe we're "out" on anyone until A) after the deadline or B) they're traded to someone else...
- Slofire94

Or Sakic realizes he doesn't have to move anyone yet. Can easily wait for the summer.

I like Palat better as a player and trade proposition. He can be a b to play against (hated him in the cup final )
- kinigitt

If the idea of Palat is to bolster the Toews unit, you have gotten more of Panik type player than say Alex Kilorn.yes I totally understand he is also unaffordable but that is a much more skilled player than Palat.
So Palat scored 2o goals once (23) and he is strong in some areas, it just seems like the costs of these type.

They are gonna look for a guy with hands in all phases and there may be none that upgrade the skill of the kids.

Now a vet defender may be the insurance of against both
kempny and Forsling imploding...

#Blackhawks Senior Advisor Scotty Bowman is on hand for Red Wings-Islanders game at Joe Louis Arena.

According to chris kuc

Chris KucVerified account‏@ChrisKuc 19s20 seconds ago
#Blackhawks Senior Advisor Scotty Bowman is on hand for Red Wings-Islanders game at Joe Louis Arena.

I mean it was his old team, so...

But maybe he's going to weigh in on trade value of their assets.

ETA: Jinx, GolfBard