Common Oduya, the more I think about it the more he will help, Kempny just not ready yet for top 4 work, Campbell has lost his initial burst, TVR solid#6, Oduya would slot all the dmen in there proper places, make it happen Stan
- BetweenTheDots

Bingo!

Fine, send Pokka with the 2nd
- ikeane

When is everyone going to realize the "great" prospect Stan "snookered" Garth Snow out of is a slug that won't ever amount to an NHL-capable defender? My guess is he's worth even less than a throw-in on any deal from the perspective of just about every NHL GM (except for Stan, of course).

Common Oduya, the more I think about it the more he will help, Kempny just not ready yet for top 4 work, Campbell has lost his initial burst, TVR solid#6, Oduya would slot all the dmen in there proper places, make it happen Stan
- BetweenTheDots

Perhaps in the AHL...or another organization.

I've seen enough of him in a Hawks sweater.

Late last night 93Joe was hinting at a possible deal between the Hawks and Canucks...Bo Horvat's name was mentioned and that along with all the talk of necessary C depth got me digging. Here's a list of centers that may be nice additions to the bottom 6, but obviously come with their warts:

Tyler Bozak: 14G/25A, 56.0 FO% but doesn't really play on the PK and not sure if TOR would want to part with him anyway as it looks like they're gonna be in the tourney. Remaining cap hit is $933,333 according to CapFriendly and his cap hit for one more year would be $4.2m.

Brandon Sutter: 15G/12A, 55.8 FO% and 53.9 FO% on the PK. Just 28 yrs old and 6'3" although only 190 lbs jeezzz. Remaining cap hit is $972,222. Problems may arise next year with his cap hit being $4.375m, but I'm with those that say figure out next year NEXT YEAR.

Travis Zajac: 13G/26A, 54.8 FO% and 53.8 FO% on the PK. I've always liked Zajac's play. He's got playoff experience in which he's performed pretty well in. His remaining cap hit is $1,309,722. The Devils aren't making the playoffs this year, so any idea why there hasn't been more talk with the Devils by Bowman? I feel like they have some players to like. Again the problem would come next year with his $5.75m cap hit.

John Mitchell: 2G/2A, 54.4 FO% and not much PK time (only 43.8 FO% out of 32 FO). His remaining cap hit is $410,000 and he is a UFA after this year - really the only reasons I would be interested as his basic stats (I didn't get into the CF%, shot suppression, possession, etc) aren't that appealing, at least to me.

Bo Horvat: 18G/22A, 51.5 FO% and 47 FO% on the PK. Heavy body with some speed and YOUNG. From what I've watched, he likes to play in front of the net which the Hawks could use. I'm not sure why the Canucks would trade him as there seems to be potential for growth, but if so I think the Hawks should be all over that. Plus it will appease those that want a Triple H line. His remaining cap hit is $198,704 and will be an RFA after this season.

Anyway that was a lot of stats and rambling, but I'd like to hear from you guys if you think any of these players should be ones that the Hawks target before 3pm ET tomorrow or if there's other I didn't think of.

First post on Hockeybuzz, complete. Glad to be a part of this message board, keep it up JJ and everyone else who comments. Always a good read.
- TommyWantWingy

Bo is the one of the only guys I wouldn't mind seeing a rookie go for in a trade.
Third line of Hartman-Horvat-Hossa... not even fair. Another Triple H line. Canucks might be a dance partner for a forward. Hansen brings speed and grit.

Bo might cost an arm and two legs. So next to impossible.

Wonder if the Hawks/Oduya deal is "all but done", with a sliding compensation scale for salary retained should the Hawks add a cheap forward before the wire...

Perhaps in the AHL...or another organization.

I've seen enough of him in a Hawks sweater.
- ArlingtonRob

Rob, you better not speak like that of TVR in Q's presence, he'll have you quartered and shot. There's not one other player outside of #2 that avoids the wrath of Q in the same way. Mistake? No problem. Forgive and forget.

Wow...declines trade to the Habs...

I'm starting to like Jannik Hansen.

RumorBreak‏ @RumorBreak 1h1 hour ago

Hansen wont go to the Habs. Wow.
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Matthew Sekeres‏ @mattsekeres 3h3 hours ago

My understanding is Jannik Hansen will not accept a trade to @CanadiensMTL. Perhaps another eastern market, but not the #Habs. #Canucks
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- ArlingtonRob

Hansen probably insisting on a coach who is also fluent in Danish.

Burrows only waived to go to Ottawa because they agreed to give him a 2 year deal, wasn't going otherwise.

The thought of Hansen from the Nucks is interesting. Solid guy who can play C or wing and plays with an edge. Good size too.. 600/200. Wonder what Canucks want for him? Come on Stan.. need a tad more snark/edge to the roster.

Rob, you better not speak like that of TVR in Q's presence, he'll have you quartered and shot. There's not one other player outside of #2 that avoids the wrath of Q in the same way. Mistake? No problem. Forgive and forget.
- savvyone-1

Agreed...I've been saying the same for a long time.

Rob, you better not speak like that of TVR in Q's presence, he'll have you quartered and shot. There's not one other player outside of #2 that avoids the wrath of Q in the same way. Mistake? No problem. Forgive and forget.
- savvyone-1

Hey Savvy, what's up brother...hope you're well...

well let's hope Stanley can get a couple of things done here...

Also for those folks in the south Illinois region stay safe...we're getting some up here just north of the city but from what I'm seeing and hearing you guys are getting pounded. take care...

Hansen probably insisting on a coach who is also fluent in Danish.

Burrows only waived to go to Ottawa because they agreed to give him a 2 year deal, wasn't going otherwise.
- RickJ

Being facetious? ....or does Willie Desjardins actually speak Danish?

Where is JJ ? Come on man , we went radio silent all day catch us up man !

Being facetious? ....or does Willie Desjardins actually speak Danish?
- ArlingtonRob

Just joking. Nobody wants the Quebec tax hit is likely the real reason.

Just joking. Nobody wants the Quebec tax hit is likely the real reason.
- RickJ

I know Montreal is a great town, but I'm not sure playing for the Habs would be good for a players mental health...

...unless they win of course.

I don't think a player off the roster is needed to bring O-Dog back to the Hawks, coming off an injury and the Caps stole the top Defensive prize from blue's, third rounder at best. Hawks are rolling so let's not tinker too much. You can never have enough D-men so let's hope that is the priority.

Where is JJ ? Come on man , we went radio silent all day catch us up man !
- mrpaulish

JJ was saying on Twitter that the Amazon outage that KO'd Hockeybuzz, also messed up his source backchanneling immensely. So he's probably just getting caught up himself...

Where is JJ ? Come on man , we went radio silent all day catch us up man !
- mrpaulish

I know he's had meeting all day MrP. Plus with the site being down for a few hours, surely wouldn't help.

JJ was saying on Twitter that the Amazon outage that KO'd Hockeybuzz, also messed up his source backchanneling immensely. So he's probably just getting caught up himself...
- PuckAndSticks

The Russians are back at it with these pesky cyber attacks. As if the election wasnt enough...

JJ was saying on Twitter that the Amazon outage that KO'd Hockeybuzz, also messed up his source backchanneling immensely. So he's probably just getting caught up himself...
- PuckAndSticks

For sure Puck.....who knew that internet was the conduit for JJ getting all he backchannel info......

Hey Savvy, what's up brother...hope you're well...

well let's hope Stanley can get a couple of things done here...

Also for those folks in the south Illinois region stay safe...we're getting some up here just north of the city but from what I'm seeing and hearing you guys are getting pounded. take care...
- DK002

Hi DK, back at you, hope you are well too (I'm safe and dry on this miserable night).
Would be nice to see 1 more solid add on the D side but thinking Stan might not have anything else up his sleeve. And of course, unless it JO returning where he knows the system and would have Q's trust pretty quickly, it will be difficult for almost anyone else to fit in right away (if at all).

The Russians are back at it getting with these pesky cyber attacks. As if the election wasnt enough...
- z1990z

The Russians are coming, the Russians are coming...........

When is everyone going to realize the "great" prospect Stan "snookered" Garth Snow out of is a slug that won't ever amount to an NHL-capable defender? My guess is he's worth even less than a throw-in on any deal from the perspective of just about every NHL GM (except for Stan, of course).
- savvyone-1

Savvy, I'm starting to get the impression that you didn't like the Leddy trade ....

I have an update...

I tried pushing my vegetables around the plate to make it look like I ate some and dad caught on. Now I'm grounded.

Happy trade deadline fans.

Bucci Mane‏Verified account @Buccigross 1m1 minute ago
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Hearing Johnny Oduya might be on the move. Maybe Chicago.

Jay Zawaski‏Verified account @JayZawaski670 19s20 seconds ago
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I'm working on the Oduya rumors. Radio silence at the moment, but could be #poopin