Reunited with Hammer?
- Dannyboy

I think that's where they want Kempny.

RUMOR

Source I don't hear form often but has GOOD info. when I do, told me just now if Crawford is moved, Toronto is at the top of the list, Buffalo is #2.

I will also tell you this, via another good (NJ) source, I heard 2-3 years ago, Lamoriello thinks very highly of CC.

So, not saying the Hawks will deal him, but it does sound like there's a market should they decide to.

I think that's where they want Kempny.
- John Jaeckel

2 and 7 reunited at last?? Or will they each being carrying a bottom pairing guy to even up the three units? What will the Stache do, I wonder....

RUMOR

Source I don't hear form often but has GOOD info. when I do, told me just now if Crawford is moved, Toronto is at the top of the list, Buffalo is #2.

I will also tell you this, via another good (NJ) source, I heard 2-3 years ago, Lamoriello thinks very highly of CC.

So, not saying the Hawks will deal him, but it does sound like there's a market should they decide to.
- John Jaeckel

RUMOR

Source I don't hear form often but has GOOD info. when I do, told me just now if Crawford is moved, Toronto is at the top of the list, Buffalo is #2.

I will also tell you this, via another good (NJ) source, I heard 2-3 years ago, Lamoriello thinks very highly of CC.

So, not saying the Hawks will deal him, but it does sound like there's a market should they decide to.
- John Jaeckel

CC for JVR Of if its a 1st rounder? Toronto is picking high arent they??

CC for JVR Of if its a 1st rounder? Toronto is picking high arent they??
- z1990z

Crow for Austin Matthews

2 and 7 reunited at last?? Or will they each being carrying a bottom pairing guy to even up the three units? What will the Stache do, I wonder....
- EnzoD

God I hope they go back to that. Full summer of rest for both should bring them back to one of the best D pairs in the NHL.

Crow for Austin Matthews
- EnzoD

I like where your head is at. It's Friday after all!

CC for JVR Of if its a 1st rounder? Toronto is picking high arent they??
- z1990z

Two first round picks. Two second rounders. Two third rounders.

Was listening to the hockey buzz cast with EK and he mentioned that there is a serious rumor of Soupy coming back to Chicago on a cap friendly deal due to wanting to win one more cup and his wife being from Chicago. Do you guys think there is a serious chance that this happens?
- TheMainElement

Ek said it.......................................Ah No

The info. was sketchy, but it sounded like they told him to think about it as they might have to do it then for purely money reasons. Never went further than that. Bottom line, similar situation last summer, they explored everything just in case—including that.

I'm not guessing or making it up. Telling you what I heard.

How they choose to broach those issues with a given player is anyone's guess.

Source was in position to know.
- John Jaeckel

Question, when we are all in 90's like Deep Throat will you be able to reveal your sources

The info. was sketchy, but it sounded like they told him to think about it as they might have to do it then for purely money reasons. Never went further than that. Bottom line, similar situation last summer, they explored everything just in case—including that.

I'm not guessing or making it up. Telling you what I heard.

How they choose to broach those issues with a given player is anyone's guess.

Source was in position to know.
- John Jaeckel

John if I thought you were guessing or making stuff up I would have been taillights long ago.

I'm just speaking from what I have heard in the past. There was some talk when Campbell was dealt, you had the story he could be gone. But from what I heard that was basically sprung on him....Then a well timed rumor comes out about the Jackets being interested too

And all of the sudden south Florida doesn't looks so bad even though you just got married and your wife was from here.

If I just had a great season, playoff run and was a major factor in winning the Cup...My response when they approached me would not have been one of delight....

My opinions:

(OPINIONS)

If, IF, they dealt Crawford, I would look at Buffalo, Toronto, the Islanders.

Shaw may come down to this: the Hawks can only offer so much AAV and if the rumors of a back issue are true, they will not go long on term.

Conversely, if the rumors of a back or other health issues are true, if you're Shaw, his agent, or his family, you want the most AAV and term you can get ON THIS DEAL—not a sweetheart or bridge deal that helps the Hawks.

If I were Shaw, that's what I'd want.

So my hunch is they may end up dealing Shaw before UFA. Probably for picks, free up another $2 million in cap room.

I then wonder if Q could swallow his pride a bit and admit that Troy Brouwer has become a pretty damn versatile and tough to play against SOB who brings most everything Shaw does, and more in a lot of ways, without the complete stupidity at times. Who could be had for $4 million a year and would line up pretty well at LW with 19 and 81.
- John Jaeckel

You lost me at the bolded...........................

RUMOR

Source I don't hear form often but has GOOD info. when I do, told me just now if Crawford is moved, Toronto is at the top of the list, Buffalo is #2.

I will also tell you this, via another good (NJ) source, I heard 2-3 years ago, Lamoriello thinks very highly of CC.

So, not saying the Hawks will deal him, but it does sound like there's a market should they decide to.
- John Jaeckel

Toronto makes the most sense to me....

CC for JVR Of if its a 1st rounder? Toronto is picking high arent they??
- z1990z

They have the number 1 and number 30 picks in the first round.

Crow for Austin Matthews
- EnzoD

Daydreaming again?

My thoughts is Dallas is desperate for a Goalie, and so are a couple of other teams. I know Fleury, Anaheim have goalies to offer, but neither of them are better than Crawford. My thoughts are let Dallas trade us a 1st and Johns back, and then they figure out how to rid themselves of the other two goalies or buy one out. I think they could use a goalie to get to the cup and its either them needing a goalie or the Rangers that I can think of because Lundquist is somewhat falling apart. Have us trade Crawford to rangers for Rights to Yandle and a 2nd or 3rd round pick. I think if we go out and get a mediocre goalie like fleury or the guy from Anaheim we would be fine as long as we built defense around him.

My 2 cents

RUMOR

Source I don't hear form often but has GOOD info. when I do, told me just now if Crawford is moved, Toronto is at the top of the list, Buffalo is #2.

I will also tell you this, via another good (NJ) source, I heard 2-3 years ago, Lamoriello thinks very highly of CC.

So, not saying the Hawks will deal him, but it does sound like there's a market should they decide to.
- John Jaeckel

JJ, any word on if Crawford would be part of a bigger package to either team, or more likely him by himself?

They have the number 1 and number 30 picks in the first round.
- hpk90

and 31...would not be surprised if they dealt one of those...

Toronto makes the most sense to me....
- Al

What kind of return here, just picks and get the complete $6M cap relief?

You lost me at the bolded...........................
- vabeachbear

Always heard from guys on this board that Q is not fond of TB.

Dude, I’m not bashing him. I’m saying he would be a good pickup.

Unlike howard.
- Tumbleweed

ok...but when ya say:" he can still play"

ok...but when ya say:" he can still play"

- bogiedoc

at 31, most of his best years are probably behind him.

i'd bet that he still has a few left, but the clock is ticking.

at 31, most of his best years are probably behind him.

i'd bet that he still has a few left, but the clock is ticking.
- Tumbleweed

goalies like QBs tend to play effectively well into their 30's

Crow for Austin Matthews
- EnzoD

Hell, make them throw in JVR and take back Rundblad, too!