Watching Backes park his large frame in the front of the net, I start to ponder who on the Hawks will move him out of the way this spring IF they meet in the central divisional finals. Keith? Leddy? NO. It's Seabrook or bust.

I'm a lighting a candle that STL doesn't make a move for a goalie by March 5th.
- SteveRain

I would like to see a naturally aggressive player as our net front presence. I would like to see Johns signed, moved from pp point to front of net in Rockford.,

Russians are holding protests in front of the US Embassy because of the loss.

No merit to Cole or Jagr as the Hawks do not need wingers. If the Hawks look to splash, they'll splash with David Legwand.
- Bjm84

Legwand availability could be tied to development of their prospects more so in Milwaukee AHL than elsewhere. Austin Watson Forsberg are highly rated, but only Forsberg has shown good scoring in AHL it appears. But moreover, can someone take Legwand responsibilities/job in Nashville? An opportunity to move an older player for a prospect or draft choice, even a swap,of draft picks? Maybe.

Btw Carter Hutton has worked out well so far for Pred's. He was a good investment but then they added Dubynk. Hutton wasn't bad.

No merit to Cole or Jagr as the Hawks do not need wingers. If the Hawks look to splash, they'll splash with David Legwand.
- Bjm84

Legwand availability could be tied to development of their prospects more so in Milwaukee AHL than elsewhere. Austin Watson Forsberg are highly rated, but only Forsberg has shown good scoring in AHL it appears. But moreover, can someone take Legwand responsibilities/job in Nashville? An opportunity to move an older player for a prospect or draft choice, even a swap,of draft picks? Maybe.

Btw Carter Hutton has worked out well so far for Pred's. He was a good investment but then they added Dubynk. Hutton wasn't bad.

Russians are holding protests in front of the US Embassy because of the loss.
- faustus1500

The only thing they should protest is the stink in' shootout format. Like the NHL playoffs, let the team win without any gimmick. Real hockey please. On the Olympic world stage that is a farce. Other Olympic sports do not have such a gimmick. Then again, if you heard 60 minutes last night you realize there are worse "problems" in Russia.

Those protestors are "Puttin" on a show but is it just when the camera crew shows up?

Agreed. I knew that when I originally posted it.
- EKolb13

....But you might not be in the majority.


The road to Gold for Team USA and Team Canada:My Fox Chicago:http://bit.ly/1eGCLyo

....But you might not be in the majority.


The road to Gold for Team USA and Team Canada:My Fox Chicago:http://bit.ly/1eGCLyo
- Al

Who would be a realistic addition for a center pickup?

Detroit should not have challenged the Hawks like they did in round 2 last year. He knows system hockey. And he knows how to adjust the system to get the most out of the talent he has.

He knows how to get the most out of the rules.

How to work the refs.

You might not like it, but he wins.
- John Jaeckel

Except when he needed to win 33% of his games last season, he was an 0'fer.

Impossible.....

Any big money trade can't happen now....Cole makes $8 mill per !!!!

Actually as of today the Hawks can't afford Jagr either.


The road to Gold for Team USA and Team Canada:My Fox Chicago:http://bit.ly/1eGCLyo
- Al

not sure where this is coming from, Coles cap hit is 4.5 per

not sure where this is coming from, Coles cap hit is 4.5 per
- FourFeathers773

That seems MUCH more logical. I almost spit up some redbull when i read Al saying he makes $8 per. Still dont think theres any way the Hawks can aquire him but $4.5 mil sounds like what Cole WOULD be making (not SHOULD be making).

Watching Backes park his large frame in the front of the net, I start to ponder who on the Hawks will move him out of the way this spring IF they meet in the central divisional finals. Keith? Leddy? NO. It's Seabrook or bust.

I'm a lighting a candle that STL doesn't make a move for a goalie by March 5th.
- SteveRain

None Steve, Q has a"no touching" rule! hate him or not,fan loyalty aside, David Backes is exactly the type of center the Hawks could use. Hell, I would love to see them pry Kesler out of Vancouver(looks good with Kane so far),instead of some of the other talked about players, unless of course your talking about a guy like ROR.

Who would be a realistic addition for a center pickup?
- BlazinMike

Regin?

Regin?
- DarthKane

bowman needs to sift through the veteran upcoming free agent dumpster some more

best case scenario, i think we are looking at a marcel goc type acquisition

The only thing they should protest is the stink in' shootout format. Like the NHL playoffs, let the team win without any gimmick. Real hockey please. On the Olympic world stage that is a farce. Other Olympic sports do not have such a gimmick. Then again, if you heard 60 minutes last night you realize there are worse "problems" in Russia.

Those protestors are "Puttin" on a show but is it just when the camera crew shows up?
- jhawk59

The entire spectacle that is the Olympics is a farce, not just the shootout format. No Olympics, no bad shootout format...problem solved.

Watching Backes park his large frame in the front of the net, I start to ponder who on the Hawks will move him out of the way this spring IF they meet in the central divisional finals. Keith? Leddy? NO. It's Seabrook or bust.

I'm a lighting a candle that STL doesn't make a move for a goalie by March 5th.
- SteveRain

Meh. Blues, Shmues.

The entire spectacle that is the Olympics is a farce, not just the shootout format. No Olympics, no bad shootout format...problem solved.
- Ogilthorpe2

Just curious Ogi, would you be as opposed to the Olympics if NHL'ers werent involved? Is it just the whole judging a nations worth based on sporting events that gets you going?

Just curious Ogi, would you be as opposed to the Olympics if NHL'ers werent involved? Is it just the whole judging a nations worth based on sporting events that gets you going?
- BlazinMike

It's the not so cleverly disguised corporate money grab cloaked in contrived goodwill and phony sportsmanship that irritates me. The Olympics is more about the IOC, NBC, Coca-Cola, and Mc Donalds making big coin than anything else.

Commentators are always talking about the incredible sacrifices (basically giving up any semblance of a normal childhood) made buy some 18 year old figure skater for a chance to get to the Olympics. Instead of seeing that as noble, I see it as incredibly sad, especially when they inevitably fall on their ass and realize they wasted what should have been the best years of their lives in the nonsensical pursuit of sport that nobody cares about for the 3 years and 50 weeks between games.

Also, not to go all powerenforcer on you but, any event that has so many "sports" that are determined by the subjectivity of judges with no clear cut winner/loser is also ripe for corruption.

Who would be a realistic addition for a center pickup?
- BlazinMike

Juri Hudler
Lars Eller
Marcel Goc
Boyd Gordon
Tuomo Ruutu
Manny Malhotra
Tyler Ennis
Frans Nielsen

Juri Hudler
Lars Eller
Marcel Goc
Boyd Gordon
Tuomo Ruutu
Manny Malhotra
Tyler Ennis
Frans Nielsen
- Ogilthorpe2

Only realistic possibilities.

Eller and Nielson will be expensive. Ruutu and Hudler are wingers. Gordon has a pretty big contract for a bottom-six player. Tyler Ennis? Way too small and will likely be overvalued by Buffalo.

Dude named Gretzky was pretty good too.
Most unselfish player i've seen AND the greatest goal scorer EVER.
- philco28

Not to mention he didn't have the physical gifts of the other guys. He was slow, weak, and not tall. He didn't have that real long reach Mario had. How many goals did he score by having the longer reach and getting to pucks to knock it in? A lot. Physical tools are a Huge advantage

Juri Hudler
Lars Eller
Marcel Goc
Boyd Gordon
Tuomo Ruutu
Manny Malhotra
Tyler Ennis
Frans Nielsen
- Ogilthorpe2

David Legwand.

Only realistic possibilities.

Eller and Nielson will be expensive. Ruutu and Hudler are wingers. Gordon has a pretty big contract for a bottom-six player. Tyler Ennis? Way too small and will likely be overvalued by Buffalo.
- TommyHawk

Expensive? Stanley Cups are expensive.

Didn't realize Ruutu/Hudler have both been playing wing exclusively lately...don't see them much.

No such thing as too small.

Juri Hudler
Lars Eller
Marcel Goc
Boyd Gordon
Tuomo Ruutu
Manny Malhotra
Tyler Ennis
Frans Nielsen
- Ogilthorpe2

i would throw briere in there too

It's the not so cleverly disguised corporate money grab cloaked in contrived goodwill and phony sportsmanship that irritates me. The Olympics is more about the IOC, NBC, Coca-Cola, and Mc Donalds making big coin than anything else.

Commentators are always talking about the incredible sacrifices (basically giving up any semblance of a normal childhood) made buy some 18 year old figure skater for a chance to get to the Olympics. Instead of seeing that as noble, I see it as incredibly sad, especially when they inevitably fall on their ass and realize they wasted what should have been the best years of their lives in the nonsensical pursuit of sport that nobody cares about for the 3 years and 50 weeks between games.

Also, not to go all powerenforcer on you but, any event that has so many "sports" that are determined by the subjectivity of judges with no clear cut winner/loser is also ripe for corruption.
- Ogilthorpe2

I hear ya.

i would throw briere in there too
- FourFeathers773

Bad