I could see Bowman trying to acquire another first round pick for this draft. He has a penchant for the theatrics, and considering the team's two lackluster performances these past two seasons, and the draft being held in Chicago this year, I could see him being told by our president (who loves it when the 'Hawks are the talk of the town, considering his marketing background) to make some sort of headlines.

Only thing is, I don't think Bowman would more Panarin for, say, MDC, a 1st, and a fringe player. The 'Hawks won't want to rebuild (even though their farm system is pretty depleted). I think they're going to keep going for it until the ship inevitably sinks.
- TommyHawk

CDH & MDC & 1st is a lot to give up, I threw in fringe player to help your bottom 6 w/speed while isles may grab a prospect back and pick to even out deal.

CDH & MDC & 1st is a lot to give up, I threw in fringe player to help your bottom 6 w/speed while isles may grab a prospect back and pick to even out deal.
- Ur Not Me

Ah I interpreted it as either/or, not both. I think it's a pretty good starting point. Not sure how it would play out. I'm assuming Barzal is untouchable?

Ah I interpreted it as either/or, not both. I think it's a pretty good starting point. Not sure how it would play out. I'm assuming Barzal is untouchable?
- TommyHawk

Most likely, but anything is possible....

Ah I interpreted it as either/or, not both. I think it's a pretty good starting point. Not sure how it would play out. I'm assuming Barzal is untouchable?
- TommyHawk

Almost as similar as to when Pokka was packaged in a trade for Leddy 3 years ago. It could happen.

Ah I interpreted it as either/or, not both. I think it's a pretty good starting point. Not sure how it would play out. I'm assuming Barzal is untouchable?
- TommyHawk

Trading panarin makes little sense for the Blackhawks.

CDH & MDC & 1st is a lot to give up, I threw in fringe player to help your bottom 6 w/speed while isles may grab a prospect back and pick to even out deal.
- Ur Not Me

Chicago would never do this... ever. Not even if you tried to overwrite the computer on the xbox. In no world is MDC getting you panarin

Ah I interpreted it as either/or, not both. I think it's a pretty good starting point. Not sure how it would play out. I'm assuming Barzal is untouchable?
- TommyHawk

I'd trade Barzal for panarin

traded the moon for kessel??? come on kasperi kapanen and a one are the moon??? stop..
- Dan Petriw

Actually that trade had more peices to the puzzle! But agreed there was no moon included

I'd trade Barzal for panarin
- Dan Petriw

He would lookgood with j.t.,but theirs going to be a few players probably available? Hopefully garth can scoop one ! Cause with the right line mates j.t.could/should be in the top 5 scoring and adding another scoring winger and barring major injuries this will be a playoff team imho

He would lookgood with j.t.,but theirs going to be a few players probably available? Hopefully garth can scoop one ! Cause with the right line mates j.t.could/should be in the top 5 scoring and adding another scoring winger and barring major injuries this will be a playoff team imho
- MR.Hunter

Unfortunately after eleven years of rebuilding with the same GM "playoff team" doesnt cut it.

Chicago would never do this... ever. Not even if you tried to overwrite the computer on the xbox. In no world is MDC getting you panarin
- Dan Petriw

Hey we all thought the moon for Hall and that didnt happen, not saying every Gm is the same but anything is possible in a trade scenario......
Just bc u may not like MDC as much, depends on what others may think....
But NOT saying this could be, just throwing things out bc at the end its 3 1st's technically .....

Hey we all thought the moon for Hall and that didnt happen, not saying every Gm is the same but anything is possible in a trade scenario......
Just bc u may not like MDC as much, depends on what others may think....
But NOT saying this could be, just throwing things out bc at the end its 3 1st's technically .....
- Ur Not Me

I get it. If a team is desperate the price can drop. I just don't see a package including MDC bringing back a first line winger

I get it. If a team is desperate the price can drop. I just don't see a package including MDC bringing back a first line winger
- Dan Petriw

What you dont think teams will say but he was the 5 pick? I mean Alexander Daigle and Sindey Crosby were both #1 overall so therefore they should have the same value

What you dont think teams will say but he was the 5 pick? I mean Alexander Daigle and Sindey Crosby were both #1 overall so therefore they should have the same value
- Upstate_isles

Draft position means nothing.

Draft position means nothing.
- Dan Petriw

I know thats my point, guys develop differently. Barzal is going to be very good I mean he was second in WHL player of the year votes and was ahead of guys in points that he played 20 less game than. No way the isles should move him unless its for a very good top line player in a package. Kucherov, Drouin are 2 Id move him for

Edit: heres the whl thing for those interested, I was off in the points part above
On Wednesday, Barzal was named runner-up for WHL Player of the Year behind Sam Steel (Regina). This season, the Coquitlam, BC native posted 79 points (10G, 69A) in 41 regular season games, nearly a two-point per game. Barzal recorded a career-high 69 assists, good for fourth in the WHL, despite playing at least 20 fewer games than those ahead of him.

Draft position means nothing.
- Dan Petriw

There are some on this, and other boards that would disagree, Dan. Especially when it comes to prospects. Personally, I've always thought play is how someone should be valued. However, since it's not a perfect vacuum, there are other factors that come in. Such as a teams player development, the system in which they're playing, coaching and surrounding talent. Would Gretzky be Gretzky if he was, say playing with the talent of today's Coyotes or Avs?

There are some on this, and other boards that would disagree, Dan. Especially when it comes to prospects. Personally, I've always thought play is how someone should be valued. However, since it's not a perfect vacuum, there are other factors that come in. Such as a teams player development, the system in which they're playing, coaching and surrounding talent. Would Gretzky be Gretzky if he, say playing with the talent of today's Coyotes or Avs?
- Isleshockeyman

Would Nino Niederreiter be Nino Niederreiter if he was, oh nevermind

Would Nino Niederreiter be Nino Niederreiter if he was, oh nevermind
- Upstate_isles

Nino would still be traded because he dared to stand up to Snow.

There are some on this, and other boards that would disagree, Dan. Especially when it comes to prospects. Personally, I've always thought play is how someone should be valued. However, since it's not a perfect vacuum, there are other factors that come in. Such as a teams player development, the system in which they're playing, coaching and surrounding talent. Would Gretzky be Gretzky if he was, say playing with the talent of today's Coyotes or Avs?
- Isleshockeyman

Being the fifth overall pick three years ago.. means little if anything right now

Being the fifth overall pick three years ago.. means little if anything right now
- Dan Petriw

I agree totally. There are many a high-pick bust (not saying MDC is a bust). Anyone remember Scott Scissons?