You got rid of that brutal contract that was the key to the trade
- BetweenTheDots

Yea I guess Garrison isn't making anything is he? League minimum?

He unpacks the Macallan
- paulr

This.

Yea I guess Garrison isn't making anything is he? League minimum?
- kwolf68

650k for this year. That's it. He did the same thing as Franson last year... tryout during camp and signed at the start of the season.

650k for this year. That's it. He did the same thing as Franson last year... tryout during camp and signed at the start of the season.
- Justin Lowe

Ah PTO. I didn't know where he was. He is easily enough buried. Norell is like 10th on our D prospect list and Manning is simply awful.

Yea, I am thinking I like this trade.

Caggiula will play bottom six role here the rest of the season. I see Kunitz also providing leadership depth very soon for the Ice Hogs. 7 goals in 29 games for a bottom six forward is better than anything the Hawks have currently on their 3rd and 4th lines. Love losing Manning's contract and like the addition as Caggiula is very quick. Good move by Bowman.

Want to have some fun? Go read the Oiler blog. The natives have the tar, feathers and pitchforks out.

They’re also discussing a public takeover of the Oilers, in the manner of the public ownership of the Packers.

Good times in EDM!

Want to have some fun? Go read the Oiler blog. The natives have the tar, feathers and pitchforks out.

They’re also discussing a public takeover of the Oilers, in the manner of the public ownership of the Packers.

Good times in EDM!
- scottak

Don't blame them, Manning shouldn't be in the NHL

Caggiula will play bottom six role here the rest of the season. I see Kunitz also providing leadership depth very soon for the Ice Hogs. 7 goals in 29 games for a bottom six forward is better than anything the Hawks have currently on their 3rd and 4th lines. Love losing Manning's contract and like the addition as Caggiula is very quick. Good move by Bowman.
- ChicagoHope

Can Kunitz even be sent down?

Just wondering, any news on Crawford? Anyone hear anything

Find an Italian center - you have the cannoli line.
- powerenforcer

Lou Angotti is available.

Want to have some fun? Go read the Oiler blog. The natives have the tar, feathers and pitchforks out.

They’re also discussing a public takeover of the Oilers, in the manner of the public ownership of the Packers.

Good times in EDM!
- scottak

They really can't stand Caiggula, but don't like Manning either. Doesn't sound like they think they lost much.

Can Kunitz even be sent down?
- SoftServe

I believe his NMC prevents that.

I believe his NMC prevents that.
- walleyeb1

Still confused how that guy hot a NMC. Though it really probably doesn't matter, because who would want him? He's done. Just put him in the press box and be done with it.

Find an Italian center - you have the cannoli line.
- powerenforcer

Absolutely, always take the Cannoli and leave the gun

This may end up being nothing more, for the Hawks, than a salary dump.
- tompo1015

ding, ding, ding, ding............You win tonight's prize

Drake Caggiula -"A smart, skilled, and gritty buzzsaw of a winger that gets up and down the ice with a focused drive. His mobility is elite, and his first three steps propel him to top speed quickly. Defensively, he is very active and can contain the opposition by limiting their chances in the slot. Offensively, he can be uncontainable, consistently displaying excellent vision and individual puck skills; can act as both the passer or the shooter in any given situation. An all-around game, rooted in his strong will to win and his ability to make the players around him better, is what he brings each and every night. Character is something built through tough situational battles and having to step up at key moments as a leader. Caggiula has the capacity to be that leader on and off the ice."

Left wing opposite of Toews and Saad

Drake Caggiula -"A smart, skilled, and gritty buzzsaw of a winger that gets up and down the ice with a focused drive. His mobility is elite, and his first three steps propel him to top speed quickly. Defensively, he is very active and can contain the opposition by limiting their chances in the slot. Offensively, he can be uncontainable, consistently displaying excellent vision and individual puck skills; can act as both the passer or the shooter in any given situation. An all-around game, rooted in his strong will to win and his ability to make the players around him better, is what he brings each and every night. Character is something built through tough situational battles and having to step up at key moments as a leader. Caggiula has the capacity to be that leader on and off the ice."

Left wing opposite of Toews and Saad


- SoftServe

I did not think of that. You are probably right. Move Kahun down to third line....

Just wondering, any news on Crawford? Anyone hear anything
- BetweenTheDots

Was talking about this specifically the other day. Weird how you hear absolutely nothing, nothing.

I have always felt this is bigger than a concussion.

Other players get concussions and its discussed, timetables etc.

Never a word about Crawford

Drake Caggiula -"A smart, skilled, and gritty buzzsaw of a winger that gets up and down the ice with a focused drive. His mobility is elite, and his first three steps propel him to top speed quickly. Defensively, he is very active and can contain the opposition by limiting their chances in the slot. Offensively, he can be uncontainable, consistently displaying excellent vision and individual puck skills; can act as both the passer or the shooter in any given situation. An all-around game, rooted in his strong will to win and his ability to make the players around him better, is what he brings each and every night. Character is something built through tough situational battles and having to step up at key moments as a leader. Caggiula has the capacity to be that leader on and off the ice."

Left wing opposite of Toews and Saad


- SoftServe

Is this a scouting report from Bantams, because I don't see this upside at all. If this turns out then awesome, but this is a bit "optimistic".

I did not think of that. You are probably right. Move Kahun down to third line....
- TrueGrit

Saad Toews Caiggula
Cat Strome Kane
Perlini Kampf Kahun

AA, Kruger, Hayden, Martinsen, Sikura...I still think AA gets traded, like soon.

Saad Toews Caiggula
Cat Strome Kane
Perlini Kampf Kahun

AA, Kruger, Hayden, Martinsen, Sikura...I still think AA gets traded, like soon.
- SoftServe

A guy traded for freaking Brandon Manning is now a first liner? And what has this Drake guy done to prove he's better than Kahun other than be a healthy scratch for a poopty Oilers team?

With adding Caggiula, it seems likely that Dylan Sikura would be going back to the AHL. He seems like he needs a year or two before he is ready for the NHL.

Blackhawks still need a top 6 winger, because Kahun isn't one, but they are starting to build up some bottom 6 depth.

A guy traded for freaking Brandon Manning is now a first liner? And what has this Drake guy done to prove he's better than Kahun other than be a healthy scratch for a poopty Oilers team?
- kwolf68

No . He did play with McDavid though, so who knows, maybe he'll get a look in the top 6. I think the world of Kahun, but imo he's better suited lower in the lineup. They could use a top 6 winger to play opposite of Toews. Maybe this guy makes some noise.

No . He did play with McDavid though, so who knows, maybe he'll get a look in the top 6. I think the world of Kahun, but imo he's better suited lower in the lineup. They could use a top 6 winger to play opposite of Toews. Maybe this guy makes some noise.
- SoftServe

If he played with McDavid and couldn't stick, then how will he stick with Toews?

This is fools gold here I think. Not saying he won't contribute, but first line? Seriously?

Is this a scouting report from Bantams, because I don't see this upside at all. If this turns out then awesome, but this is a bit "optimistic".
- kwolf68

haha, elite prospects. His dad was the legendary coach of the OMHA Black, Sal Caggiula