So I pose Anisimov + 2nd for Boone Jenner
- Stan_Bowman

Ok little Stoshu! Let's see you get it done!!!

Sharp makes sense but only as a third line, 1-1.5mil, 1yr deal as a "fill in" after they move Kruger/AA

In fantasy world if AA is moved for EKane and Kruger for picks

Saad-Toews-Panik
EKane-Schmaltz-Kane
Sharp-Dauphin-Hartman - Sharp can play a bit red-assed, like Dauphin/Hartman. He can chip in with 10-15g, play #2 PP, and be a vet in that line/take faceoffs....and lastly, knows the system

Then the line 4, get a center/vet that can win draws

Now I'm not suggesting signing him to a multi year deal, but he can fit a role that will help them

Niemi on waivers to be bought out

Center.

But....Reilly Smith is a RW. Would love to get him from Vegas in the Kruger deal.
- Hank3Henshaw

He might be listed as a center...but he certainly isn't a center and didn't play a whole lot of center last year. Marchessault almost always played RW last year.

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I like that AA for Jenner Idea. AA would help Panarin in Columbus. Doubt the Jackets would let him go. Any idea what LW the Jackets would part with in a trade for AA?

So I pose Anisimov + 2nd for Boone Jenner
- Stan_Bowman

Jenner is a popular player in Columbus, and Anisimov while he was appreciated in Cbus does not have the same profile. I realize it is not just up to the fans, but every big deal like that requires a sell job to some degree.

Personally, I think it would take AA and a decent prospect or a 1st to get Jenner. But Cbus also has 3 other options on the port side, ranging from high upside futures like Dubois and Milano to serviceable vet guys with perhaps sneaky upside like Calvert.

Calvert is a guy who can play in all situations, has some skill and speed and is tough as nails for his size. You put him opposite Kane and he definitely gets 20+ goals.You probably get an added piece back from Cbus with Calvert where Jenner, Milano or Dubois require the Hawks to sweeten.

Still say Cbus makes some sense for AA for these reasons.

He might be listed as a center...but he certainly isn't a center and didn't play a whole lot of center last year. Marchessault almost always played RW last year.
- HawkFan27

Very nice.

Also, he's Stan's ideal size. Haha. 30 goals last year, too.

Yea...just got filled in on that.

Maybe he'll develop into a Center..?

Sharp makes sense but only as a third line, 1-1.5mil, 1yr deal as a "fill in" after they move Kruger/AA

In fantasy world if AA is moved for EKane and Kruger for picks

Saad-Toews-Panik
EKane-Schmaltz-Kane
Sharp-Dauphin-Hartman - Sharp can play a bit red-assed, like Dauphin/Hartman. He can chip in with 10-15g, play #2 PP, and be a vet in that line/take faceoffs....and lastly, knows the system

Then the line 4, get a center/vet that can win draws

Now I'm not suggesting signing him to a multi year deal, but he can fit a role that will help them
- PatShart

Sharp only makes sense as a utility guy/13th forward. Literally. You can't count on him to hold a regular spot in your top 9. Not with his recent injuries. For $1 million a less as a depth piece/insiurance policy/fill-in? Sign me up. But the Hawks have other work to do either before doing that or after.

Very nice.

Also, he's Stan's ideal size. Haha. 30 goals last year, too.
- Hank3Henshaw

Marchessault is probably going to regress next year as he rode a high 15% sh%. It's high reward with some risk, but there's also probably a decent amount of teams in on him so it may take a bit to pry him out of Vegas.

Yea...just got filled in on that.

Maybe he'll develop into a Center..?
- Hank3Henshaw

He turns 27 later this year so there's not much development left.

There are only so many David Rundblads in the world. Don't need that 2nd round pick anymore
- Stan_Bowman

Or a couple of them, IIRC.

He turns 27 later this year so there's not much development left.
- L_B_R

Dang, man. You have all the info.

Thanks for the insight!

How about Kruger to Vegas, throw in a sweetener and get Marchessault in return?
- Hank3Henshaw

Unfortunately Marchessault is not going anywhere- they keep talking about building around him.

And the person who said Riley- Riley's Cap hit is $5 mil.

If the Hawks deal AA and roll with Schmaltz as the 2C, they CANNOT have a smallish guy playing LW. DeBrincant and others of his experience will not cut it. Unless they are getting back a center for AA (or even Kruger), a bigger, physical player like Evander Kane or Scott Hartnell is necessary to put on that line.

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Sharp only makes sense as a utility guy/13th forward. Literally. You can't count on him to hold a regular spot in your top 9. Not with his recent injuries. For $1 million a less as a depth piece/insiurance policy/fill-in? Sign me up. But the Hawks have other work to do either before doing that or after.
- John Jaeckel

Agree he isn't someone you sign on day/month 1

But a bottom 6 guy, million bucks, get him to play in 60gms, he can help with acclimating all the new faces the last few years

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Thanks for the info.

Well they could not afford him at $2 million per, without question, nor likely Wingels at $3 mil per.

This and the basics of filling out a roster, where they are cap-wise today, etc should tell you what they need to do beyond just losing Kruger's hit.

And let me say this, AS OPTIMISTIC AS I'VE BEEN about these two deals last week, if SB doesn't pull at least one more rabbit out of his hat in the next couple of weeks, this is pretty much a soft rebuild, and the results will likely have people calling for a full rebuild next summer.

Bowman did some interesting things last week, but if he wants to make any kind of run this year, his work can't be done yet.

Personally, I think they have two more deals essentially in the can. Or maybe one, with high confidence on getting another done.

I don't know what the hawks do to backfll Hossa's spot after the first game of the year, what, do they sign Jay McKee?

One possibility I guess is they package like DeBrincat and a pick for a nice $5 million player from some team on a rebuild. Maybe?

Seems to me something has to be done soon while the market is fluid and there's still buyers and sellers—before the market is Tomas Vanek and Dan Girardi. And versteeg (that was for TT Time).
- John Jaeckel

The way things stand right now the Hawks will need to replace a ton of scoring and that only gets worse if they trade Anisimov who had 45 points in only 64 games which equates to about 57 points jn 82 games. It seems every new season the corner Bowman boxed himself into gets smaller and smaller. The good news is that there is still plenty of time before the season stars to bring in those desperately needed high scoring players.

Agree he isn't someone you sign on day/month 1

But a bottom 6 guy, million bucks, get him to play in 60gms, he can help with acclimating all the new faces the last few years
- PatShart

I have ZERO problem with that scenario, provided they get some other stuff done, otherwise it is TOI and a roster spot for a future to learn and grow.

They get the other piece(s) first, then adding a Sharp in as a reserve/utility/dressing room presence makes perfect sense

What I would HATE is if they did nothing else but add Sharp, because it would seem alike a pr move meant to mask the bad taste of a soft rebuild, not a team serious about contending

So I pose Anisimov + 2nd for Boone Jenner
- Stan_Bowman

poop... I'd make it a first round pick. You're getting youth, size, COMPETE, a 25+ goal scorer. Wonder what he would put up with Kane?? and a cycle player... a lot like Saad and Toews.


EDIT: don't count out a guy like Calvert for the middle 6 forward group.

Add them to the list, for sure, actually Fro could finish a chance now and then
- John Jaeckel

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