I got ask about two guys, I don’t know anything about them and who are there comparables? Kahun &Sikura?What is the realistic expectation of these guys going forward. Can any of them be counted on for 15 to 20 goals this year?

I’m just wondering if guys including myself are underestimating some of this roster, these kids could be fast as hell where no one can catch them , Is there a potential for something like that?
- wonthecup10

In a previous blog, I had:

* Dylan Sikura - 13 goals
* Dominik Kahun - 6


Link - goals by forward: https://www.hockeybuzz.co...oals---Forwards/253/94314

https://www.easports.com/...-19-player-ratings-top-50

Kane #8 Overall at 91 rating
Toews #50 overall at 87 rating
- EnzoD

Now that should get Goalie-33 going... Lol

In a previous blog, I had:

* Dylan Sikura - 13 goals
* Dominik Kahun - 6


Link - goals by forward: https://www.hockeybuzz.co...oals---Forwards/253/94314
- Justin Lowe

I'd be happy with 13 goals from Sikura. I am super hopeful that Kahun will do well, I think he'll match Sikura's output.

In a previous blog, I had:

* Dylan Sikura - 13 goals
* Dominik Kahun - 6


Link - goals by forward: https://www.hockeybuzz.co...oals---Forwards/253/94314
- Justin Lowe

I’m kind a hoping for one of these guys to turn out half as good as Panerin Or maybe even a Steve Larmer type.

Obviously the front office is probably keeping some stuff a secret, or they have optimism with this group going into the season.
There has not even been one whisper of any players being invited on a PTO as of yet

I’m kind a hoping for one of these guys to turn out half as good as Panerin Or maybe even a Steve Larmer type.

Obviously the front office is probably keeping some stuff a secret, or they have optimism with this group going into the season.
There has not even been one whisper of any players being invited on a PTO as of yet
- wonthecup10

Wouldnt it kind of go without saying to want a prospect to turn out as good as Steve Larmer?

Put me down as definitely ok with Brouwer signing elsewhere.
#RememberingThatElbowHePutToCrowsHead

https://www.easports.com/...-19-player-ratings-top-50

Kane #8 Overall at 91 rating
Toews #50 overall at 87 rating
- EnzoD

Patrica 822 GP = +59

Toews 791 GP = +193

88 = Cherry Picker who Panarin had to carry
Hope Patrica plays ALL YEAR with Saad
STAY HOT

Patrica 822 GP = +59

Toews 791 GP = +193

88 = Cherry Picker who Panarin had to carry
Hope Patrica plays ALL YEAR with Saad
STAY HOT
- Goalie-33

Amazing insight. You may have dethroned Wiz and others with their useless facts and statistics. Keep coming back, the board needs people like you

https://www.easports.com/...-19-player-ratings-top-50

Kane #8 Overall at 91 rating
Toews #50 overall at 87 rating
- EnzoD

The ratings are just for fun, but a laughable joke that one of his worst ratings is for Faceoffs with an 85, when it was probably one of the lone bright spots in his game still last year.

6th overall with a faceoff percentage of 58%

bergeron was 57.3% for 7th and he got a 95 rating for faceoffs

Getzlaf with a 89 faceoff score, he was 47.8% last year

In a previous blog, I had:

* Dylan Sikura - 13 goals
* Dominik Kahun - 6


Link - goals by forward: https://www.hockeybuzz.co...oals---Forwards/253/94314
- Justin Lowe

Any word on possible pto signings trade conversations going on? Something like 6 weeks until the regular season starts and no additions besides the ones on July 1st.
Still missing top 6 forward top 4 damn and Crow's status still up in the air, what is the plan?

If Nalimov has a consistent season in the KHL this year and puts up somilar numbers than his name will be coming up a lot (maybe even leading the charge) as a possible #1 replacement.
- Justin Lowe

That's what I was thinking -- the guy had earlier requested a trade this off season then (and not right away really) -thought it over, and decided he was ok where he was (basically Hawks with his playing rights).

Mostly I only pay attention to SKA (and even then not as much as I would like to) ---need to start paying more attention to a few other teams with interesting players instead of finding out guys like Cam Barker are over there...

Wouldnt it kind of go without saying to want a prospect to turn out as good as Steve Larmer?
- BlazinMike

Unless you hope they turn in Vandymeer, yes, yes it does.

Any word on possible pto signings trade conversations going on? Something like 6 weeks until the regular season starts and no additions besides the ones on July 1st.
Still missing top 6 forward top 4 damn and Crow's status still up in the air, what is the plan?
- Scott1977

You aren't finding either with a PTO. Just a washed up vet who takes time away from a kid with potential

You aren't finding either with a PTO. Just a washed up vet who takes time away from a kid with potential
- Elbows15

Nick shore 25 center one need on the hawks.

Nick shore 25 center one need on the hawks.
- Scott1977

He is neither a Top 6 player or top 4 D-man. Hawks have plenty of options for bottom 6 centers. He is just a guy. There is a reason no one has signed him

He is neither a Top 6 player or top 4 D-man. Hawks have plenty of options for bottom 6 centers. He is just a guy. There is a reason no one has signed him
- Elbows15

Fair points couldn't hurt he is better on faceoffs than smaltz and AA. The only way hawks get top 6 forward or top 4 d man is to give up smaltz dcat or skirua maybe murphy also.

Any word on possible pto signings trade conversations going on? Something like 6 weeks until the regular season starts and no additions besides the ones on July 1st.
Still missing top 6 forward top 4 damn and Crow's status still up in the air, what is the plan?
- Scott1977

No word on my end Scott.

I heard they were kicking tires on Brouwer. Maybe they only were interested in bringing him back on a PTO vs. Dale's 1-year contract.

There may be a couple PTO invites (they've done that the last few years) but I think the current roster might be what we see in October.

Fair points couldn't hurt he is better on faceoffs than smaltz and AA. The only way hawks get top 6 forward or top 4 d man is to give up smaltz dcat or skirua maybe murphy also.
- Scott1977

Plus, AA could play on line 2 with either him or Schmaltz being C/LW.

Top 6 of:
Saad-Toews-ADB
AA-Schmaltz-Kane

Better than the last 2 or 3 years.

AND...if he doesn't work out, his contract should be able to be buried in Rockford.

No word on my end Scott.

I heard they were kicking tires on Brouwer. Maybe they only were interested in bringing him back on a PTO vs. Dale's 1-year contract.

There may be a couple PTO invites (they've done that the last few years) but I think the current roster might be what we see in October.
- Justin Lowe

Ok thanks hope your weekend was relaxing and fun. Guess we'll have to wait and see.

Ok thanks hope your weekend was relaxing and fun. Guess we'll have to wait and see.
- Scott1977

Thanks it was, Scott!

Yep. The waiting game has been tough this summer but we're almost there. I'm excited to see some hockey soon with the Traverse City tournament around the corner.

Thanks it was, Scott!

Yep. The waiting game has been tough this summer but we're almost there. I'm excited to see some hockey soon with the Traverse City tournament around the corner.
- Justin Lowe

Is that tourney televised or streaming live online??

Is that tourney televised or streaming live online??
- EnzoD

I believe there will be live streaming through the team sites. There was last year if I recall correctly.

Patrica 822 GP = +59

Toews 791 GP = +193

88 = Cherry Picker who Panarin had to carry
Hope Patrica plays ALL YEAR with Saad
STAY HOT
- Goalie-33

You're an idiot - but always good for a laugh.

And we all laugh AT you - not with you - but you are too ignorant to understand this.

Don't ever change!!!!!

Plus, AA could play on line 2 with either him or Schmaltz being C/LW.

Top 6 of:
Saad-Toews-ADB
AA-Schmaltz-Kane

Better than the last 2 or 3 years.

AND...if he doesn't work out, his contract should be able to be buried in Rockford.
- tvetter

Possible, but I think Anisimov will be on the third line. Not that AA is a start but he will help bring some balance. Ideally both Kahun and Sikura both make the team and contribute offensively, one on the third line and one on the first. But putting your hopes in two rookies like that is risky business.

Possible, but I think Anisimov will be on the third line. Not that AA is a start but he will help bring some balance. Ideally both Kahun and Sikura both make the team and contribute offensively, one on the third line and one on the first. But putting your hopes in two rookies like that is risky business.
- DarthKane

In my defense, I've been calling for the Hawks to sign Shore for over a month. I think, ideally, AA is on the third line with Sikura on RW for Toews/ Saad. I just don't think Sikura (or Kahun) are ready for top 6. I think a one year contract for Shore would give the Hawks flexibility.