I thought that he showcased pretty well for the Hawks, wish he was given more opportunities to develop, but maybe the coaching staff thinks that he's already hit his ceiling.
- Dieselhead

He's 27, so he might be a finished product at this point.

"Finally, I’ve heard the Hawks are scouting Europe pretty hard so don’t be surprised if rumblings of a signing (or an actually signing) happens. I’ve been told the Swedish league is somewhere the Hawks have been revisiting a lot as of late."


Michael Lindvist

http://www.eliteprospects...m/player.php?player=37048

3rd rounder for Kempny is conditional

EDIT:

@reporterchris

The #blackhawks will receive the higher of #caps 2018 third-round picks in Kempny deal: The one originally belonging to WASH or TOR

My last 3 updates in the last blog:

@MarkLazerus

Michal Kempny not on the ice for the morning skate.


Today @ 12:07 PM ET
@DarrenDreger

Brassard is an interesting target this week. Sens need to make a hockey deal. Multiple teams, including Pittsburgh, are in the mix.


Today @ 12:10 PM ET
@DarrenDreger

The Jets are talking to a number of teams. Nash, Hoffman, Maroon, Letestu, Hartman, among the many Wpg has kicked tires on. Busy week ahead.
- JRoenick97

Hartman for Morrissey!

3rd rounder for Kempny is conditional.
- JRoenick97

Figures!

3rd rounder for Kempny is conditional.
- JRoenick97

it appears that the condition is that the Caps will trade the higher of their two 3rd round picks.

No chance Hartman gets you morrisey or Trouba. None. I'd love the jets to get Hartman but at best your looking at Vesalainen who is probably our best prospect. Or maybe Appleton and 2nd?

No chance Hartman gets you morrisey or Trouba. None. I'd love the jets to get Hartman but at best your looking at Vesalainen who is probably our best prospect. Or maybe Appleton and 2nd?
- Ross77

Hartman and Forsling


a 3rd round pick for a 3rd pair dman on an expiring contract....I'll take it.

i was on a roll at work today too, now i cant stop hitting refresh looking for more trades

Hartman and Forsling


a 3rd round pick for a 3rd pair dman on an expiring contract....I'll take it.
- EnzoD

Hold on now....are you saying Stan made a good trade????

Hold on now....are you saying Stan made a good trade????



- DarthKane

OK which one of you are in Red Font?

Some of the Hawks third round picks: Mike Veisor, Bob Murray, Rick Patterson, Bill Gardner, Troy Murray, Marc Bergevin, Trent Yawney, Craig Anderson and John Hayden among others.

i was on a roll at work today too, now i cant stop hitting refresh looking for more trades
- BlazinMike

Look for Rutta to go next, that's my guess.

it appears that the condition is that the Caps will trade the higher of their two 3rd round picks.
- DarthKane

It appears that would be in the high 80's if they don't go deep in the playoffs.

I thought that he showcased pretty well for the Hawks, wish he was given more opportunities to develop, but maybe the coaching staff thinks that he's already hit his ceiling.
- Dieselhead

HAHA........ yeah I really trust our coaching staff to develop young defensemen.
They have a laundry list of top performers that already know what their ceilings are.
I hope Kempney turns out to be a top 4 dman for them.
He may have made mistakes but not many more than any of the other Dmen.
At least he played aggressive and showed speed and a shot from the point.
We'll see what SB does next to improve this underachieving squad that he likes so much. Makes me laugh !@

I watch literally like 79 RS games a year and of course I miss the 7-1 domination by the Hawks. I was in a cabin in the mountains for a ski trip, so I can't really complain...but I will!
- EnzoD

Sounds about right. Maybe the problem has been you all along. Stop watching the next few games and see if they go on a roll. It's a tough one though...keep watching and improve their prospects at the draft.

Sounds about right. Maybe the problem has been you all along. Stop watching the next few games and see if they go on a roll. It's a tough one though...keep watching and improve their prospects at the draft.
- HawkintheD

Oh I'm the conductor on #TeamTank so I'll be watching 99% of the games the rest of the way out, you can bet your ass on it. Looking forward to a classic 2017/18 Hawks collapse tonight. And to Darth, a 3rd round pick may have an NHL impact by 2022 when Kane is 35 so YAY Stan!!! If he trades Anisimov for a 1st I'll be truly impressed.

a 3rd round pick for a 3rd pair dman on an expiring contract....I'll take it.
- EnzoD

Really?

(frank)ing Blowman gives up 2 -- TWO 2nd round picks for a (frank)ing washed up 40 yr old guy with blood cots and can only get a 3rd round pick for Kempny????

Q and Blowman both need to go. Not on the same page, that is certain.

Sure hope Kempny turns into a top 4 for the Caps.

Look for Rutta to go next, that's my guess.
- DarthKane

Unlikely being on IR.

How about Murphy to Arizona for Hjalmarsson?

Oh I'm the conductor on #TeamTank so I'll be watching 99% of the games the rest of the way out, you can bet your ass on it. Looking forward to a classic 2017/18 Hawks collapse tonight. And to Darth, a 3rd round pick may have an NHL impact by 2022 when Kane is 35 so YAY Stan!!! If he trades Anisimov for a 1st I'll be truly impressed.
- EnzoD

What would you expect to get for a defenseman that doesn't play regularly and is a pending UFA?

You want Anisimov traded for a first who may have an impact by 2021 when Kane is 34???? Not going to happen.

How about Murphy to Arizona for Hjalmarsson?
- scottak

Stan should throw in the Hawks 2018 1st round pick to make it happen.

Really?

(frank)ing Blowman gives up 2 -- TWO 2nd round picks for a (frank)ing washed up 40 yr old guy with blood cots and can only get a 3rd round pick for Kempny????

Q and Blowman both need to go. Not on the same page, that is certain.

Sure hope Kempny turns into a top 4 for the Caps.
- savvyone-1

My expectation was for Stan to let Kempny walk as a UFA....you need to significantly lower your expectations for StanBo and he may actually meet them from time to time You can ask some of the StanBo fan club here how low their expectations are for advice on this matter. Apparently, constructing a team that falls from 1st in the West to dead last in the Central and a Lottery team gets and "Acceptable" grade from some here.

Unlikely being on IR.
- savvyone-1

When he's healthy, there's still a week until the TDL.

Edit: with Rutta on the IR the Hawks have 6 active d-men. Either Rutta comes off IR soon or somebody gets recalled.

Really?

(frank)ing Blowman gives up 2 -- TWO 2nd round picks for a (frank)ing washed up 40 yr old guy with blood cots and can only get a 3rd round pick for Kempny????

Q and Blowman both need to go. Not on the same page, that is certain.

Sure hope Kempny turns into a top 4 for the Caps.
- savvyone-1

It ain't gonna happen.