Re: the Klefbom proposal

Not a chance in hell.
- MaximumBone

Meh. He gets injured far too much. Sucks cause he is pretty good.

Its the All-Star break and TC is just putting out a blog. Don't act like you know what GMs think about players.
- Elbows15

I know what I think about players and these proposals are bad.

I know what I think about players and these proposals are bad.
- Feds91Stammer

Yeah but that doesn't make you right.

Yeah but that doesn't make you right.
- Elbows15

Okay buddy.

Okay buddy.
- Feds91Stammer

Thanks Chief.

The first time one fan proposes a trade that fans of the other team don’t find offensive will be the first time.

Almost everyone overvalues “their guys” it shouldn’t surprise anyone.

Okay buddy.
- Feds91Stammer

I ain't your buddy, guy

I ain't your buddy, guy
- Elbows15

I'm not your guy, chief.

Okay buddy.
- Feds91Stammer

there are some ridiculous trade suggestions there, but none more ridiculous than Saad for Hamilton. To get Hamilton would cost Chicago at least Debrincat, Murphy, and a prospect. You have to remember they moved Lindholm and Hanifin to get him.

Seabrooke and Saad to Carolina.
Justin Williams, Scott Darling, Trevor Van Riemsdyk and Buffalo's second rd pick to Chicago.

Unfortunately, Chiarelli got himself fired a few days early. Maybe we could have gotten Draisaitl and Talbot for Keith, Hayden, Kunitz, Forsberg and a 4th rounder.

Unfortunately, Chiarelli got himself fired a few days early. Maybe we could have gotten Draisaitl and Talbot for Keith, Hayden, Kunitz, Forsberg and a 4th rounder.
- Flying Puck

He may have even added Hall in that deal.......

Seabrooke and Saad to Carolina.
Justin Williams, Scott Darling, Trevor Van Riemsdyk and Buffalo's second rd pick to Chicago.
- MNHawk

The Canes broke Darling. He is no good to us now.

And there is no "e" on the end of Seabrook.

He may have even added Hall in that deal.......
- powerenforcer

Bettman wouldn't have allowed that trade.

I feel like TC is just trolling us with this to keep us busy with one another while he fixes his basement

However, I'll bite on this, what's the deal with Ondrej Palat? Says he's played in 33 games but I feel like I haven't heard anything about him for awhile now. Few years back teams, including the Hawks, were looking at making a major push to add him. Now it seems like he's a complete afterthought on that team. If someone could provide some more info that would be great

Seabrooke and Saad to Carolina.
Justin Williams, Scott Darling, Trevor Van Riemsdyk and Buffalo's second rd pick to Chicago.
- MNHawk

Good god no

The Canes broke Darling. He is no good to us now.

And there is no "e" on the end of Seabrook.
- Elbows15

He'll be bought out. He's been worse in the AHL than he was in the NHL. Which is... yikes.

The first time one fan proposes a trade that fans of the other team don’t find offensive will be the first time.

Almost everyone overvalues “their guys” it shouldn’t surprise anyone.
- Ogilthorpe2

Then listen to the feedback from some impartial fans on the proposed deals. Admittedly, I don't watch Saad much, but straight up for Hamilton is insane (even considering the current stigma around Dougie).

He'll be bought out. He's been worse in the AHL than he was in the NHL. Which is... yikes.
- BINGO!

That's bad. Sucks. He really is a good guy and hoped he was do well.
Why buy him out though? Do the Canes plan on spending to the cap?

Good god no
- BINGO!

Please explain. And no, I'm not being a Richard here, just trying to understand the strong reaction.

I actually think this is a reasonable deal.

Hawks get Darling back (even if they have to bury him). Carolina is already burying his contract so whatever. Hawks take his bad contract and Canes get Seabs.
Carolina gets Seabrook (no e at the end this time). Getting towards the end of his career but can act as a mentor to a younger Carolina team.
Carolina gets a young top 6 forward in Saad
Hawks get Williams where they can either flip him to a contender at the deadline or just let his contract expire
TVR is a not incredibly talented but he can eat up minutes for the Hawks.
Buffalo's second? I just threw that in there.

You should know by now that all personnel decisions are run by me first
- BINGO!

Can I make love with Mr peanut?

Some folks would never trade a first round prospect whom remains just as much desired (even more perhaps) than the day he [Beaudin] was selected.

You can always find missing pieces for your roster once you have a competitive playoff capable team. No way trading a first rounder; the first round picks usually become the better players on their respective team.

Although we retain a bevy of first round and other NHL top young dmen, to trade them before their ultimate professional NHL value is determined would be an egregious irreversible choice.

Why would the Hawks give up all that for Simmonds and his expiring contract? He's going to get too much money and too much term from somebody this summer. And if the articles I read about all the injuries he's played through are true, I would be even less inclined. Certainly a warrior, but if there are actuarial tables for durations of careers like his, I can't imagine they look very good past age 30.

Please explain. And no, I'm not being a Richard here, just trying to understand the strong reaction.

I actually think this is a reasonable deal.

Hawks get Darling back (even if they have to bury him). Carolina is already burying his contract so whatever. Hawks take his bad contract and Canes get Seabs.
Carolina gets Seabrook (no e at the end this time). Getting towards the end of his career but can act as a mentor to a younger Carolina team.
Carolina gets a young top 6 forward in Saad
Hawks get Williams where they can either flip him to a contender at the deadline or just let his contract expire
TVR is a not incredibly talented but he can eat up minutes for the Hawks.
Buffalo's second? I just threw that in there.
- MNHawk

Probably has to do with the Seabrook's contract. Williams is actually having an okay-ish year for the Canes and is sporting the C while Staal is out.