I'd take Nash over Doan. Even in 6 seasons when Nash's contract expires he will still be 33. Doan will get a 4 year over 35 contract for probably $4-5 AAV. After Pronger I wouldn't wish one of those contracts on any team.... except maybe the rangers.

Afternoon Ekolb!! You as excited and scared as I am?
- captainserious

That's funny, because I think I am more scared than excited.

Expect the worst....
- hawks2010

...Hope for the best.

I think hawks will land one of Ryan Smyth,Shane Doan or Tomas Holmstrom..Also I expect Adam Burish to sign with the Hawks
- hawkshossa81

Holmstrom and Burish would be a super Fail

Wouldn't be surprised if Parise ends up in Toronto..

Matt Carle headed to the UFA market. Only a couple of weeks ago, he seemed all but certain to re-sign with #Flyers. Wideman contract impact? -- Spector's Hockey (@SpectorsHockey)

This is a player the hawks should go 'all in' for.

Holmstrom and Burish would be a super Fail
- mrpaulish

Homstrom would improve the power play tremendously he can still stand in front of the net and would be a huge upgrade over andrew burnette

I'd take Nash over Doan. Even in 6 seasons when Nash's contract expires he will still be 33. Doan will get a 4 year over 35 contract for probably $4-5 AAV. After Pronger I wouldn't wish one of those contracts on any team.... except maybe the rangers.
- moylander

Spot on.

And Nash is the better player now and going forward.

The Rumor Tracker is live if anyone is interested.

Homstrom would improve the power play tremendously he can still stand in front of the net and would be a huge upgrade over andrew burnette
- hawkshossa81

Huge upgrade?

About the only thin Holmstrom can do is stand in front of the net. Anything else, he's about equal to Brunette.

Pass.

What's up Captain?

I think I'm more excited than anything.

I'm not really scared. If Bowman (frank)s it all up, my excitement will just turn to anger.
- EKolb13

I'm scared sh**less! And if Bowman does screw this up I will be pissed off..and the only good that could come from that is Stan and Q getting the AXE!!

The Rumor Tracker is live if anyone is interested.
- al_blog

Link please?

Homstrom would improve the power play tremendously he can still stand in front of the net and would be a huge upgrade over andrew burnette
- hawkshossa81

Holmstron needs another Swede for pregame routine, now that Lidstrom is gone

Link please?
- EKolb13

Just go to the main page. hockeybuzz.com

Huge upgrade?

About the only thin Holmstrom can do is stand in front of the net. Anything else, he's about equal to Brunette.

Pass.
- EKolb13

Yes Holmstrom in front of the net on the PP is a huge upgrade over anyone that we currently have who plays in front of the net

CapGeek ‏@capgeek

Top shot-blocking UFAs: 1. Brett Clark, 2. Bryan Allen, 3. Matt Carle, 4. Filip Kuba, 5. Steve Staios

That's funny, because I think I am more scared than excited.
- Ogilthorpe2

Oh I definitely am more scared than excited,but every half hour or so I think of a Suter or Carle or Doan or heck maybe Parise(highly doubt it) join the Hawks! Burning up,hot as H-E-double hockey sticks!!

CapGeek ‏@capgeek

Top shot-blocking UFAs: 1. Brett Clark, 2. Bryan Allen, 3. Matt Carle, 4. Filip Kuba, 5. Steve Staios
- EKolb13

damit, just hit copy/paste

if suter is signed, the hawks arent going to have much room to do anything else...i guess it isnt too bad considering the depth and prospects the hawks have at forward

Allen would be a nice pickup. Ek doesn't even have the Hawks in the running for Suter so I guess the Hawks have a good shot at him.

Yes Holmstrom in front of the net on the PP is a huge upgrade over anyone that we currently have who plays in front of the net
- hawkshossa81

Besides this small revelation, how does Holmstrom help the team?

I just don't see the point in paying Holmstrom just to stand in front of the net when there are other areas that are in need.

Anyways, Holmstrom is either going back to Detroit, or going to Sweden. No sense in arguing over Holmstrom.

Besides this small revelation, how does Holmstrom help the team?

I just don't see the point in paying Holmstrom just to stand in front of the net when there are other areas that are in need.

Anyways, Holmstrom is either going back to Detroit, or going to Sweden. No sense in arguing over Holmstrom.
- EKolb13

Isnt that the only reason why brunette was signed last year??

Isnt that the only reason why brunette was signed last year??
- hawkshossa81

And how did that work out?

And how did that work out?
- EKolb13

Not saying it turned out well at all just saying that Holmstrom is alot better and an upgrade over brunette in front of the net

And our PP was terrible last year and i think having a guy like Holmstrom standing in front of the net would cause havoc for opposing goalies..
I mean one of the main reasons why we lost to phoenix is cause no one was able to screen any shots in front of Mike Smith

Spot on.

And Nash is the better player now and going forward.
- RickJ

Well, if it's a 4 year deal that Doan wants, then I agree, but if you can get Doan for 2 years I do it in a heartbeat.