That's why I'm thinking Evander Kane if the money would work . Checks alot of boxes
- HamiltonHawk

How would his salary fit in? Plus would the team really want to deal with his PR issues? doubtful. Not saying it couldnt work, but realistically would it make the team better?

It's been suggested here in the past actually. defnitely something to lok at. Anisimov is a useful player at LW.

Only thing I will say there is I feel like the organization wants speed on Toews' wings.
- John Jaeckel

Its too bad Arty isnt faster. Having speed on Toews' wing would be nice.

That's why I'm thinking Evander Kane if the money would work . Checks alot of boxes
- HamiltonHawk

I really can't see Hawks management wanting any involvement with EK. A nice player young with speed and nasty, however he could become a marketing nightmare as in the past. Anyway, for any type of move of this nature, at least 2 core contracts would have to be moved and I don't see it happening..... Hope I am wrong. New life with some aggression is definitely needed to say the least.

I think the Hawks need a combination of skill and size/grit in their prospect pool. They have size in Knott, Bondra, and Hayden. There is skill with Debrincat, Fortin and Sikura. We just need 1-2 within each group to stick at the NHL level.
- DarthKane

We know the skill doesn't particularly have size (at least the three you mentioned p) - do your size guts have enough skill to be mentioned with Tkaczuk and Domi?

You don't necessarily want size guys and skill guys - you want some that are/have both attributes.

Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe Anisimov played a good amount of time at LW for Columbus and New York. I don't think he's the ideal LW for Toews but as you said it may be worth exploring.
- DarthKane

He did, some.

I think the Hawks need a combination of skill and size/grit in their prospect pool. They have size in Knott, Bondra, and Hayden. There is skill with Debrincat, Fortin and Sikura. We just need 1-2 within each group to stick at the NHL level.
- DarthKane

Agree with you. I like the long-term potential of the Hawk forward prospects as there is a mix of skill, size, and grit. I know many of them won't make it to the big leagues but the potential is there if developed the right way.

Anyway, my last comment was on what the Hawks need now. Maybe 1-2 of them can fill these needs. Wishful thinking but not out of the question. If a youngster can bring his A game every day and out compete the other team, then size and grit don't matter as much.

I really can't see Hawks management wanting any involvement with EK. A nice player young with speed and nasty, however he could become a marketing nightmare as in the past. Anyway, for any type of move of this nature, at least 2 core contracts would have to be moved and I don't see it happening..... Hope I am wrong. New life with some aggression is definitely needed to say the least.
- Hawkytalk

Just a thought or two, if they could get to afford the $5.25MM contract:

Given his rep, perhaps EK would be cheaper to get.

Only one year left on his deal - giving him incentive to fit in without causing problems, on-ice or off.

And if it works, he could genome the first minority "star" on the team, marketable to minority areas of the comminuty (yes, Byfuglien - but that was at the beginning of the run when they were just beginning to market to the teneral community - and then he was gone. Oduya wasn't enough of a star.)

He does, but he comes with a lot of risk too. The Hawks are in a good place PR wise (at least off the ice) and I don't know if they'd make a move to put that at risk.
- DarthKane

I hear you but I just don't see anyone else out there that is available and can provide what he can.
WoulD anyone chance Jumbo Joe and or Marleau not sure how much left in the tank they have and we would have to get an extreme disscount

How would his salary fit in? Plus would the team really want to deal with his PR issues? doubtful. Not saying it couldnt work, but realistically would it make the team better?
- sofaking3

I think someone said he makes 5.5 If you lose Anisimov that's 4.5 . I know may fill one whole to create another

I think the important point about JJ always being cautious with prospects is thats the take of just about EVERY OTHER TEAM. IOW, if such and such prospect(s) does this, that or the other thing the sky's the limit.

At one time the Hawks did not have to rely on prospects for anything other than depth, and in some cases they rose to heights above mere depth, which would eventually translate into Cup wins.

Now the Hawks are "relying" on prospects just to make a show in the post-season. Ergo, the Hawks have become just like nearly every other team, likely not a candidate unless prospect A, B, and C deliver on promises they likely won't be able to accomplish.

JJ maybe you can answer this. If Panarin is still here come October (most likely) why not bump him up to the Toews line and move AA to LW for Kane.

72 19 14
15 67 88

Makes two very balanced lines. 15 can post up in front of the net to create havoc for 88. And 67 looked good in his short stint. Q has to spread out the skill on his top lines.

Who said "anyone here"? I didn't. Think I mentioned Twitter actually.

Agreed. Let 'em marinate for a season or two in Rockford.

Not sure where we're disagreeing actually.
- John Jaeckel

In this case, if it's being reported on Twitter, who cares?

I've seen pieces on these players from Dietz and Powers, not sure what other columnists are saying, but neither one of those guys have annointed these players anything more than they are...potentially promising prospects.

>>>As a source who has provided a lot of the rumors I've gotten "right" told me late this past week, "there will be a new look to the roster next year."<<<

come Oct...I will pull up this quote...

i guess it depends on the definition of "new"...cuz i don't see it

>>>As a source who has provided a lot of the rumors I've gotten "right" told me late this past week, "there will be a new look to the roster next year."<<<

come Oct...I will pull up this quote...

i guess it depends on the definition of "new"...cuz i don't see it
- bogiedoc

My guess/hope is that the activity will pick up leading up to the draft. I agree the roster needs a little shake up.

JJ maybe you can answer this. If Panarin is still here come October (most likely) why not bump him up to the Toews line and move AA to LW for Kane.

72 19 14
15 67 88

Makes two very balanced lines. 15 can post up in front of the net to create havoc for 88. And 67 looked good in his short stint. Q has to spread out the skill on his top lines.
- z1990z

Frolik centering the 2nd line. Yes please.

Frolik centering the 2nd line. Yes please.
- DarthKane

Loved Frolik. Pitbull on the PK. Kero looks like a decent C in the making. I think you posted the FO numbers and Kero did ok in limited time. Cant be worse then 15.

Loved Frolik. Pitbull on the PK. Kero looks like a decent C in the making. I think you posted the FO numbers and Kero did ok in limited time. Cant be worse then 15.
- z1990z

I like Kero but he's not a 2C, at least not yet. Hartman was a better fit at 2C and he didn't do well either.

Ek is reporting Anisimov to Montreal (rumour). I'm an Anisimov fan but I wouldn't be too surprised if he was dealt.

I like Kero but he's not a 2C, at least not yet. Hartman was a better fit at 2C and he didn't do well either.

Ek is reporting Anisimov to Montreal (rumour). I'm an Anisimov fan but I wouldn't be too surprised if he was dealt.
- DarthKane

Better be a good player coming back if AA goes to the Habs. A straight cap dump is not acceptable. AA does alot for this team. Maybe Pacioretty to play LW for Toews??

If AA goes, there is a hole at #2 C. Is this where you trade Hammer to fill that gap?

@helenenothelen

Have heard more than once lately that Ulf Samuelsson is a strong candidate for an assistant coach job on staff of Kings coach John Stevens..


I found it strange that Samuelsson was mentioned as the lead candidate but I never heard any other candidates mentioned. What if you had an assistant coach job and nobody wanted it?

Better be a good player coming back if AA goes to the Habs. A straight cap dump is not acceptable. AA does alot for this team. Maybe Pacioretty to play LW for Toews??

If AA goes, there is a hole at #2 C. Is this where you trade Hammer to fill that gap?
- z1990z

That would be a solid deal, but would Montreal part with their captain? Maybe.

Besides Pacioretty, Galchenyuk Shaw and Gallagher are the only potential players I could see coming this way.

Offer sheet compensation is based on the average salary of the league, something that Elliotte Friedman reports has gone up to ~$3.01MM this season, a 4.55% bump from a year ago. Because of it, the compensation has been set and Friedman has provided a breakdown.

$1,295,571 or less No compensation
$1,295,571 to $1,962,968 Third-round pick
$1,962,968 to $3,925,975 Second-round pick
$3,925,975 to $5,888,960 First and third-round picks
$5,888,960 to $7,851,948 First, second and third-round picks
$7,851,948 to $9,814,935 Two firsts, a second and third-round picks
Over $9,814,935 Four first-round picks

Eklund has Anisimov headed to the Habs.
I wonder who we will get back in Return, let the discussion begin

Edit :
A big thank you for all that have served.

Offer sheet compensation is based on the average salary of the league, something that Elliotte Friedman reports has gone up to ~$3.01MM this season, a 4.55% bump from a year ago. Because of it, the compensation has been set and Friedman has provided a breakdown.

$1,295,571 or less No compensation
$1,295,571 to $1,962,968 Third-round pick
$1,962,968 to $3,925,975 Second-round pick
$3,925,975 to $5,888,960 First and third-round picks
$5,888,960 to $7,851,948 First, second and third-round picks
$7,851,948 to $9,814,935 Two firsts, a second and third-round picks
Over $9,814,935 Four first-round picks
- walleyeb1

And the picks going back have to be the signing team's own original picks.

@helenenothelen

Have heard more than once lately that Ulf Samuelsson is a strong candidate for an assistant coach job on staff of Kings coach John Stevens..


I found it strange that Samuelsson was mentioned as the lead candidate but I never heard any other candidates mentioned. What if you had an assistant coach job and nobody wanted it?
- walleyeb1

I'm still a bit confused as to why Ulf is interviewing for Assistant Coach jobs... If he wants to prove he can be a head coach, sticking in Charlotte for more than one year is probably necessary.

Plus the Canes will likely need at least one AC this year too... It's weird.

That would be a solid deal, but would Montreal part with their captain? Maybe.

Besides Pacioretty, Galchenyuk Shaw and Gallagher are the only potential players I could see coming this way.
- DarthKane

I remember reading there was some angst with the Habs first round loss and that Patch did not play all that well. He is an ideal LW for Toews. Plug one hole only to have to fill another at #2 C.