lol what?
- BINGO!

Sorry, did you expect another gift like Tuevo? No more freebies for the Canes! The new GM is running a fire-sale and you can take Forsling and Sikura and add in Rask/Lindholm

@bingo

So the vast majority of Ek's roomers (read all) aren't happening because of spelling? This legitimately explains a lot on this site. Explains Garth a lot too
- Takemedrunkimhome

Precisely.

Sorry, did you expect another gift like Tuevo? No more freebies for the Canes! The new GM is running a fire-sale and you can take Forsling and Sikura and add in Rask/Lindholm


- EnzoD

"Every player is available for the right price" is not the same as "fire sale."

They're going to make trades, but they're trying to be better next year, not in 3 years.

Suspect they're trying packages to get bigger ticket players.

Think you are correct, and I suspect Toews does, too, based on his comments. However, I think it's unlikely he'll be allowed to do so under Q. Q has his system, there are predefined roles in that system, and you fill the role you are given.

Maybe (and I'm hoping) he'll prove me wrong and adapt his system to the current state and skills of the players on his roster.
- pdx2ord

So now Toews' decline....is Q's fault?

"Every player is available for the right price" is not the same as "fire sale."

They're going to make trades, but they're trying to be better next year, not in 3 years.

Suspect they're trying packages to get bigger ticket players.
- BINGO!

Here is a slightly used Seabrook.
Comes with 3 cups of experience, a "big ticket" pay check and "intangibles"
He was the leadership mentor for one of the top 100 NHL players of all time, Captain Serious Toews

So now Toews' decline....is Q's fault?
- PatShart

No, not saying that at all.

Toews has declined, he seems to want to/need to adapt his playing style, but in Q's system in past few years, Toews' role has been as primarily a power forward, grinder. . .

If Toews figures out a different style, and Q finds/figures out someone else can better fill that role (Saad?), then Toews and team may be better off.

I just don't view Q as extremely flexible once he makes up his mind on something.

So from what you wrote its like the hawks are kinda grasping at straws and hoping something works. Its almost like treading water watching the teams right now in the playoffs hawks are not even close they have the core and some nice pieces but not playoff pieces. In my opinion bowman needs to hit on a lot things this offseason with his track record not counting on that. I guess we will have to wait and see.
- Scott1977

In my opinion, Stan needs to have a plan to get the Hawks back into consistent Cup contention and then execute that plan.

The plan needs to be understood AND ACCEPTED BY Rocky, McD - and Q - and all involved must act to achieve the plan.

No catch as catch can FA signings - if the plan needs adjusting due to circumstances, adjust it, but understand how every player transaction fits into the overall goal(s).

Here is a slightly used Seabrook.
Comes with 3 cups of experience, a "big ticket" pay check and "intangibles"
He was the leadership mentor for one of the top 100 NHL players of all time, Captain Serious Toews
- Slofire94

Ah.... no.

"Every player is available for the right price" is not the same as "fire sale."

They're going to make trades, but they're trying to be better next year, not in 3 years.

Suspect they're trying packages to get bigger ticket players.
- BINGO!

Schmaltz + Anisimov + 2nd for Hanafin + Rask/Lindholm??

Schmaltz + Anisimov + 2nd for Hanafin + Rask/Lindholm??
- EnzoD

Absolutely not.

This needs to be a summer of change.

In the management meetings I hope that McD and Stan tell Q that he needs to really slow down the blender or Q needs to go (and I am not a Q hater). He has always done some blending, but 2017/18 was ridiculous. I also hope they decide the player's best position and keep him there as much as possible. This is true of forwards and defense (unless its the 13th winger or 7th defender). Flipping a young player from left side to side every other game cannot be beneficial.

I would like Stan to get a legitimate 1st line RW to play with Toews and Saad through a trade, an FA signing or through the draft (unlikely drafting 8th). Then Q needs to leave them alone for a few months. They will be fine.

I know people like Schmaltz as a 2C. I don't. Not good on draws. Does not go to the front of either net. Does not shoot enough. I also do not like him as 2LW. He does not shoot enough. Kane, AA, Debrincat or if they trade AA they need to get a center back to play between Kane and Debrincat. Then leave them alone for a few months they will be fine.

Schmaltz as 3C with Hino and a physical wing that likes to shoot. Hayden? Martinson?

Kampf center the 4th line with the best wingers in camp.

And don't rush Ejds (can we call him Edge to make it simpler), Sikura or the 8th pick in the draft up to the NHL.

Anisimov + #27 for Hanafin+ ??

LOL. Anisimov has no real value to the anyone...an aging, slow, faceoff losing center who is oft injured.

You MAY could coax a 2nd round pick out of someone or an average prospect, but no chance Anisimov is a focal part of the return for a kid like Hanafin.

I would rephrase the part about the core pieces here now. The team has some nice pieces who can become core pieces, but they would be greatly aide by the sort of players the team is sorely lacking
- jhawk59

Ok was kinda implying the current core if toews kane crawford. kieth seabrook i don't see smaltz ans dcat as part of a future core nice players but not playoff players in my opinion.

Thoughts on this trade:

Buffalo: O'Reilly + Beaulieu/McCabe

for

Chicago: Seabrook + Anisimov + Forsling/Svedberg/3rd (2018)

Hawks get a center for Kane that can win faceoffs and a young defenseman.
Sabres get an experienced defenseman with leadership qualities and championship pedigree, a replacement for O'Reilly in Anisimov, and either a young defenseman or an additional pick. Money would work out better for the Hawks, but that can be adjusted.

Maybe a bit optimistic.

In my opinion, Stan needs to have a plan to get the Hawks back into consistent Cup contention and then execute that plan.

The plan needs to be understood AND ACCEPTED BY Rocky, McD - and Q - and all involved must act to achieve the plan.

No catch as catch can FA signings - if the plan needs adjusting due to circumstances, adjust it, but understand how every player transaction fits into the overall goal(s).
- StLBravesFan

How much do you trust Bowman and company to right the ship? Bowman's plan whatever it is needs no failures this offseason. I feel that it would be better if they did a full rebuild and stink for 2-3 seasons rebuild the system create a new core maybe center around kane and go from there. Bowman failed the last 3 years he cannot not fail this offseason.

Absolutely not.
- BINGO!

Rask for Anisimov + 2018 3rd

This needs to be a summer of change.

In the management meetings I hope that McD and Stan tell Q that he needs to really slow down the blender or Q needs to go (and I am not a Q hater). He has always done some blending, but 2017/18 was ridiculous. I also hope they decide the player's best position and keep him there as much as possible. This is true of forwards and defense (unless its the 13th winger or 7th defender). Flipping a young player from left side to side every other game cannot be beneficial.

I would like Stan to get a legitimate 1st line RW to play with Toews and Saad through a trade, an FA signing or through the draft (unlikely drafting 8th). Then Q needs to leave them alone for a few months. They will be fine.

I know people like Schmaltz as a 2C. I don't. Not good on draws. Does not go to the front of either net. Does not shoot enough. I also do not like him as 2LW. He does not shoot enough. Kane, AA, Debrincat or if they trade AA they need to get a center back to play between Kane and Debrincat. Then leave them alone for a few months they will be fine.

Schmaltz as 3C with Hino and a physical wing that likes to shoot. Hayden? Martinson?

Kampf center the 4th line with the best wingers in camp.

And don't rush Ejds (can we call him Edge to make it simpler), Sikura or the 8th pick in the draft up to the NHL.
- -Doh-

In my opinion smaltz is to soft and small to play center he be better off on LW with thst speed and skill and nit having as much responsibilities I think could really good top6 LW.

No, not saying that at all.

Toews has declined, he seems to want to/need to adapt his playing style, but in Q's system in past few years, Toews' role has been as primarily a power forward, grinder. . .

If Toews figures out a different style, and Q finds/figures out someone else can better fill that role (Saad?), then Toews and team may be better off.

I just don't view Q as extremely flexible once he makes up his mind on something.
- pdx2ord

Who is?

In my opinion smaltz is to soft and small to play center he be better off on LW with thst speed and skill and nit having as much responsibilities I think could really good top6 LW.
- Scott1977

someone needs to teach him to SHOOT THE DAMN PUCK!!!!

Schmaltz + Anisimov + 2nd for Hanafin + Rask/Lindholm??
- EnzoD

Why does everyone always want to trade with the Canes.

If these guys were half as good as every claims (especially Feldman, our resident Carolina poster), they'd probably make the playoffs at least once, don't ya think.

Trust me, I live here in Carolina.

I think AA is being overvalued getting close to 30 not very good on faceoffs is good to get injured for about 20 games a season. He does go to the net good two way center and is for 20 goals and 30 assists a year. Find a team that needs center help say montreal or just about every team. See if hawks can get a 2nd and prospect for him.

Why does everyone always want to trade with the Canes.

If these guys were half as good as every claims (especially Feldman, our resident Carolina poster), they'd probably make the playoffs at least once, don't ya think.

Trust me, I live here in Carolina.
- vabeachbear

Hanafin JUST turned 21, is 6'3" with great skating, puck skill and offensive instincts. His defensive play is a work in progress but pairing him and Connor Murphy would be very interesting.....former #5 overall pick with 3 full years of NHL experience already. He is the type of guy the Hawks need reshaping their blue line.

Stan attempt to trade AA at the trading deadline . The only offer was Columbus. A 3rd round pick and the Hawks have to retain %50 of his salary. So thinking any team will give up anything more is just not going to happen. So stop taking AA to Carolina for any of their good young dmen. yes Carolina will take AA for TVR or Dahlbeck. But that would be pushing it.

Id like to think that Hanafin is headed to Chicago, but I think Faulk is much more likely.

Stan attempt to trade AA at the trading deadline . The only offer was Columbus. A 3rd round pick and the Hawks have to retain %50 of his salary. So thinking any team will give up anything more is just not going to happen. So stop taking AA to Carolina for any of their good young dmen. yes Carolina will take AA for TVR or Dahlbeck. But that would be pushing it.
- Rayipsd

In that case...

Rask for Anisimov + 2018 3rd + 2019 7th?