You could be right, LTIR confuses me, but look at Detroit this season... they are 7.3M over the cap with about 10M on LTIR. How could they have possibly been compliant on day 1? I don't follow them closely enough to know exactly when Zetterberg and Franzen were placed on LTIR.
- tvetter

That's a good question. I don't know.

All you ever wanted to know about LTIR.... https://www.capfriendly.com/ltir-faq

If you could understand it , you're a better man (woman ?) than me.

Anyone have any news on Adam Boqvist? He's still above a point per game in London, but I can't find anything about his play since the WJC.
- ObeseOprah

I see the knights play at least once a week. Boqvist 's defensive game is improving, he's being coached to play defense using positioning, quickness and anticipation blocking passes and shots with his stick. He is not inclined to be physical but he will use his body to bump the opposition along the boards.

Offensively he seems to be getting better each week. One game he put on a stickhandling display that was reminiscent of a certain #88. He's a great passer, has a decent shot and a quick release. He's always ready to join the rush. Earlier in the season he would vacate his position at almost all situations but he's picking his spots better, most of the time.

The best part of Boqvist's game hands down is his dynamic offensive, He's on a point a game clip.
He's improved dramatically defensively but still needs work. He's not remotely physical and he will bail out to avoid a hit. I'd like to see him stay another year in London working with the Hunters improving his defense then play in Rockford for a while to learn to play against men.

I really think promoting him to the Hawks next year isn't in his or the Blackhawks best interests.

I see the knights play at least once a week. Boqvist 's defensive game is improving, he's being coached to play defense using positioning, quickness and anticipation blocking passes and shots with his stick. He is not inclined to be physical but he will use his body to bump the opposition along the boards.

Offensively he seems to be getting better each week. One game he put on a stickhandling display that was reminiscent of a certain #88. He's a great passer, has a decent shot and a quick release. He's always ready to join the rush. Earlier in the season he would vacate his position at almost all situations but he's picking his spots better, most of the time.

The best part of Boqvist's game hands down is his dynamic offensive, He's on a point a game clip.
He's improved dramatically defensively but still needs work. He's not remotely physical and he will bail out to avoid a hit. I'd like to see him stay another year in London working with the Hunters improving his defense then play in Rockford for a while to learn to play against men.

I really think promoting him to the Hawks next year isn't in his or the Blackhawks best interests.
- paulr

I can't agree more.

I have had a chance to see Adam play live about 4 or 5 times this year and I seen the exact same things as you.

I think it would be an excellent choice for the Hawks to let him play another year in London. Next year he would be the #1 guy on defense and nobody is better to learn the game from than Dale Hunter.

Great post Paulr!!!

Actually your wrong Keith is a easier move then Seabrook. A lot of GMs have interest in Keith his salary each year going forward would make him a solid trade.

Chicago wouldn't be eating any salary with Keith also Toronto is interested in Keith the question I believe is have they exhausted every option ?
- Taylorst1

I’m not wrong they both still have nmc which ever other poster realizes but you. All you post is this guy or that guy have to be traded without a possible way to do it.

I get it but it's a business and Chicago owes Keith and Seabrook nothing . You have to realize at some point holding onto guys who can't contribute or your teams path has changed.

Keith would be a solid veteran who could help a team that is a contender and give him the chance to do so.


Chicago as a organization will survive without Keith.
- Taylorst1

I think it's been discussed, but I'll bring it up again. Taking away the contract, age, play, and leaving only the person/experience. Don't you want 2 AND 7 around for the 3 or 4 "stud" defenders coming up? Keith can still play top 4 and seabs can be your third pair. But you need those guys in and out of the locker room. I know Toews/Kane have that, but someone on D to show them what it's like to be a true professional worker. We saw what can happen when the right people are in the locker room.

I am a proponent of hitting an icon when you like or agree with a post and a icon when you dislike or disagree with a post. Then in the upper corner of the posts it tabulates the net +/-.

I also would be ok with a feature where you can unfollow certain posters that are trolls, or that continue to post and repost the same themes, or are belligerent, or prone to be habitually factually inaccurate. (Similar to facebook where those posters would not appear in your feed.)
- -Doh-

I agree

I think it's been discussed, but I'll bring it up again. Taking away the contract, age, play, and leaving only the person/experience. Don't you want 2 AND 7 around for the 3 or 4 "stud" defenders coming up? Keith can still play top 4 and seabs can be your third pair. But you need those guys in and out of the locker room. I know Toews/Kane have that, but someone on D to show them what it's like to be a true professional worker. We saw what can happen when the right people are in the locker room.
- HawksHype

I totally agree with this

Just swapped the same pick back.
- walleyeb1

OMG that just makes it that much more funny

I would like to see them go after Cam Fowler, Anaheim needs offense, they still have solid defenseman, (Lindholm, Manson,Moontour,) and they need cap relief. Also could go after Del Zotto as a UFA, he is only 28
- LAHawk

Hawks need more of a Defensive D-Man than a Cam Fowler kinda guy IMO

I see the knights play at least once a week. Boqvist 's defensive game is improving, he's being coached to play defense using positioning, quickness and anticipation blocking passes and shots with his stick. He is not inclined to be physical but he will use his body to bump the opposition along the boards.

Offensively he seems to be getting better each week. One game he put on a stickhandling display that was reminiscent of a certain #88. He's a great passer, has a decent shot and a quick release. He's always ready to join the rush. Earlier in the season he would vacate his position at almost all situations but he's picking his spots better, most of the time.

The best part of Boqvist's game hands down is his dynamic offensive, He's on a point a game clip.
He's improved dramatically defensively but still needs work. He's not remotely physical and he will bail out to avoid a hit. I'd like to see him stay another year in London working with the Hunters improving his defense then play in Rockford for a while to learn to play against men.

I really think promoting him to the Hawks next year isn't in his or the Blackhawks best interests.
- paulr

I can't agree more.

I have had a chance to see Adam play live about 4 or 5 times this year and I seen the exact same things as you.

I think it would be an excellent choice for the Hawks to let him play another year in London. Next year he would be the #1 guy on defense and nobody is better to learn the game from than Dale Hunter.

Great post Paulr!!!
- scott.jackson

As much as I agree that giving him another year either with the Knights or even in Rockford would be best for his Defensive game to develop more and be more consistent, but I think the Hawks might be too tempted by his offensive skill set, especially if he puts on a good showing in Training Camp like Joki and he did last year, to have him start the year with the team. It will really all depend on what/if any improvements the Hawks make on the backend to their team if they feel that they can hide him and deploy him in offensive situations to allow for that to help the team without it killing them on D. Basically what they're doing with Gus right now, but with him being younger and working with Keith, Seabrook, and Brookbank day in and day out it could help accelerate his development.

Hawks need more of a Defensive D-Man than a Cam Fowler kinda guy IMO
- Savetheembers33

Was looking at him as a quick transition guy, which Keith used to be, but I can understand the negatives for his salary, but I think you can buy low.

By far the NHL has the best all star game over NFL and NBA (MLB could be equal with World Series home team being decided).

I enjoyed watching the skills competition too with my 8 and 16 year old sons. Made we wish we had Gaudreau and Kane...both amazing handlers of the puck.
- BlackhawkMike

Just think of how much more fun it would be if they added fights to the all-star weekend. Maybe even a special contest for goalies...

The Dallas-Pitt trade sounds like there was some Collusion going on - with Bettman being the ring leader. Something is always up with Pitt.
So the NHL now has a 1 season trade-back program?

Anyone have any news on Adam Boqvist? He's still above a point per game in London, but I can't find anything about his play since the WJC.
- ObeseOprah

There are several websites you can use for a quick one-stop for scores from many hockey leagues, including the OHL where Boqvist plays for London. The one I use is: https://www.flashscore.ca/hockey/.

Was looking at him as a quick transition guy, which Keith used to be, but I can understand the negatives for his salary, but I think you can buy low.
- LAHawk

I see what you mean, but I think with the offensive minded D-men they have coming with Boqvist, Mitchell (if/when signed), and Beaudin (and Joki already too) that the need for that type of guy isn't as much as a real stay at home D-Man who can be effective at shutting teams top players down and killing power plays like Hammer used to be for us.

Idk, as much as I think that the Hawks need to get that upgrade at some point on the backend I think they might end up letting it play it out with their young guys and see who steps up and hope that Keith, Seabrook, and Murphy can help them along and build chemistry together as a unit

Anybody know anything about this Brandon Hagel kid playing in the WHL? I guess he was drafted originally by Buffalo, but he never signed with them. The Hawks signed him to a 3 year ELC last fall. I noticed he has 74 points in 45 games this season. Looks like he will play in Rockford next year.

I see what you mean, but I think with the offensive minded D-men they have coming with Boqvist, Mitchell (if/when signed), and Beaudin (and Joki already too) that the need for that type of guy isn't as much as a real stay at home D-Man who can be effective at shutting teams top players down and killing power plays like Hammer used to be for us.

Idk, as much as I think that the Hawks need to get that upgrade at some point on the backend I think they might end up letting it play it out with their young guys and see who steps up and hope that Keith, Seabrook, and Murphy can help them along and build chemistry together as a unit
- Savetheembers33

Also saw him as left handed, except for Beaudin, our D top prospects are righthanded. He also is used to eating 24 minutes a game, and even thought his stats are not great, he does usually play against the other teams #1. I guess it would come down to who we would have to give up.

I see what you mean, but I think with the offensive minded D-men they have coming with Boqvist, Mitchell (if/when signed), and Beaudin (and Joki already too) that the need for that type of guy isn't as much as a real stay at home D-Man who can be effective at shutting teams top players down and killing power plays like Hammer used to be for us.

Idk, as much as I think that the Hawks need to get that upgrade at some point on the backend I think they might end up letting it play it out with their young guys and see who steps up and hope that Keith, Seabrook, and Murphy can help them along and build chemistry together as a unit
- Savetheembers33

Although I don't think they will be anything close to elite defenders in the NHL, the Hawks could have some solid defensive defensemen for the 4-7 spots in Carlsson and Hillman with dark horse candidates in Gilbert and Galvas. Krys, too, but he has the most offensive talent of this bunch.

Most of the fanfare is on the offensively gifted D prospects, but the ones who focus solely on defending could sneak up to provide that much needed bolstering on the defensive zone. Yes, they'll have rough edges yet the potential is there with proper coaching and development. Dahlstrom comes to mind as a current blueliner who is on that trajectory.

The Dallas-Pitt trade sounds like there was some Collusion going on - with Bettman being the ring leader. Something is always up with Pitt.
So the NHL now has a 1 season trade-back program?
- powerenforcer

I don't see anything below board. Does a team have to hold on to a player for a set period of time before trading him back?

Maybe Pittsburgh's Justin Schultz is coming off the IR soon and they wanted to free a roster spot for him and add 2M in cap space. Maybe Dallas wanted a depth defenseman for the stretch run.

I see the knights play at least once a week. Boqvist 's defensive game is improving, he's being coached to play defense using positioning, quickness and anticipation blocking passes and shots with his stick. He is not inclined to be physical but he will use his body to bump the opposition along the boards.
- paulr

The bolded part is what to at least expect of the offensively talented D prospects (well, really all of them): body players off the puck to cause separation. Don't need bone rattling hits to do that. Gap control, positioning, and quick instincts are just as good. Engaging the puck carrier early and timing the bump correctly should lead to some textbook turnovers in favor of the Hawks.

There are several websites you can use for a quick one-stop for scores from many hockey leagues, including the OHL where Boqvist plays for London. The one I use is: https://www.flashscore.ca/hockey/.
- EbonyRaptor

Thanks for the link.

No I don’t want him back just an FYI:

Statement about Artemi Panarin’s future “We have informed the team that we are willing to discuss Artemi’s future after the season. Our priority now is to focus on the rest of the season, trying to win a Stanley Cup for the CBJ & their fans”. No additional comments will be made..

Was looking at him as a quick transition guy, which Keith used to be, but I can understand the negatives for his salary, but I think you can buy low.
- LAHawk

Maybe but still have to handle that cap hit for a long time. Honestly don't think he is worth it. If this season was an aberration or something, maybe. But he has given up more shots than he has been on the ice for his whole career. Obvs, CF% isn't everything but the Hawks need to start getting above break even there and I don't think he will help that part of their game.

I really like him going into his draft year but he just has never become the player many thought he would. There just seems to be something lacking from him. Think the cap space can be better used in other ways.

The bolded part is what to at least expect of the offensively talented D prospects (well, really all of them): body players off the puck to cause separation. Don't need bone rattling hits to do that. Gap control, positioning, and quick instincts are just as good. Engaging the puck carrier early and timing the bump correctly should lead to some textbook turnovers in favor of the Hawks.
- AEL_Fox

All things that Mitchell excels at doing. Just have to hope it translate to the NHL level. Like with every prospect.

The Dallas-Pitt trade sounds like there was some Collusion going on - with Bettman being the ring leader. Something is always up with Pitt.
So the NHL now has a 1 season trade-back program?
- powerenforcer

Of course. Bettman loves his boy, Crosby.