F) They live by the 3 second rule on offense in the NBA only in their defensive zone. If any defender is in the slot area more than three seconds they need to vacate immediately.
- hereismike1

Who do you think will have the best shot to get into our bottom 6 next season? Listing some of Stan's recent acquisitions and signings. (Not drafted by us)

Brandon Hagel
Reese Johnson
Mackenzie Entwistle
Jacob Nilsson
Dominik Kubalík

Kubalik would be my front runner based on skill/age, but would need a contract. (probably a clause to go back to Europe if he doesn't make the team)

Nilsson got 2 games this year as a call up, but didn't stand out in his 15 minutes of total ice time.

Hagel is having a solid Jr season, but no clue how he will do against professional players. Probably gonna need time in the AHL to see if he can make it.

Entwistle gained a lot of fans with the WJC with his role playing and goal scoring. Seems like he was a nice part of that Hossa deal, but again, it is a big jump to go pro. Maybe he would physically be able to handle it.

Reese Johnson is Hagel's teammate and I'd have to think he is AHL bound for next year. Seems like he could be some decent new blood for the Hogs at least.
- breadbag

What about Barratt?

I think free agents are best to plug holes in a lineup, not to build a lineup. A great example is the Hawks signing Hossa to fill a hole as a top 6 winger the ability to contribute on the powerplay and penalty kill as well as providing leadership and experience. The Hawks at this point aren't trying to fill holes they are trying to build a team. I'd prefer the Hawks wait and use Free Agency strategically and not as a short cut.
- paulr

The last thing they should do is end up back in cap hell with a bad team. UFA tends to get overpaid with too much term.

This is from the TV announcer of the Hamilton Bulldogs:
Comparable: If Mackenzie Entwistle can translate his offensive game to the professional level, his 200ft game combined with his size will remind many of Anze Kopitar. Able to play in all situations, understanding how to use the big frame to shield and protect as well as being a great skater for his size
- tvetter

Oh. No pressure kid. Get out there.

What about Barratt?
- ToewsdNKanefusd

Barratt was drafted by the Hawks. Breadbag's list was free agents and prospects drafted by other teams but acquired in trades.

EDIT: That detail withstanding, your point still stands. Barratt could be a candidate just like the ones on that list. There's also Rockford prospects like Highmore, Fortin, and Luke Johnson.

Would also like to see Soderlund signed to an ELC so he can start getting experience on North American ice. Maybe Kurashev and Hakkarainen are also considered for ELCs as long as the contract limit is managed well.

Kampf expected to return vs. Sabres. At least get off the DL. Not sure if Colliton is actually reinserting back in to the lineup.

Kampf expected to return vs. Sabres. At least get off the DL. Not sure if Colliton is actually reinserting back in to the lineup.
- AEL_Fox

I think he was practicing on the 4th line based on what was shared here yesterday.

Saad-Toews-Hayden
DeBrincat-Strome-Perlini
Kahun-Anisimov-Kane
Kunitz-Kampf-Kruger

I'm just wondering if Keith can switch to forward and swap with Anisimov so we can have a bottom 6 of Ks.

Barratt was drafted by the Hawks. Breadbag's list was free agents and prospects drafted by other teams but acquired in trades.

EDIT: That detail withstanding, your point still stands. Barratt could be a candidate just like the ones on that list. There's also Rockford prospects like Highmore, Fortin, and Luke Johnson.

Would also like to see Soderlund signed to an ELC so he can start getting experience on North American ice. Maybe Kurashev and Hakkarainen are also considered for ELCs as long as the contract limit is managed well.
- AEL_Fox

Yep, I wasn't saying these guys will make it over Hawks draft picks, just looking at who they picked up from outside the organization. A few guys picked by other team and a couple guys undrafted. They've been trying to rebuild the organizational depth a bit.

I think he was practicing on the 4th line based on what was shared here yesterday.

Saad-Toews-Hayden
DeBrincat-Strome-Perlini
Kahun-Anisimov-Kane
Kunitz-Kampf-Kruger

I'm just wondering if Keith can switch to forward and swap with Anisimov so we can have a bottom 6 of Ks.
- breadbag

Looks like the Drake was not at the morning skate.

From today’s Craig Custance article in ‘The Athletic’, after Stan stated this is the 1st year in a long time that they have available cap space.

16. Bowman did acknowledge that any spending this summer will have to be done with the realization that Dylan Strome and Alex DeBrincat both need new deals after next season. They’re having huge seasons and that’s going to come with a significant cost. There are so many high end restricted free agents who need deals this summer, a situation that will help establish what the Strome and DeBrincat contracts will look like. That said, Bowman said he wouldn’t mind exploring talks with those two this summer, even before the market settles. That may depend on how willing the other side is to engage. In these situations, agents tend to like to wait and see if new deals push up the comparable contracts.

“There’s so many young players that have to get contracts between now and then, I think right now there is uncertainty. What is that amount going to be?” Bowman said. “We haven’t talked to the agents but we’ll have discussions in the summer. I don’t know if they’ll go anywhere or if we’ll wait it out.”
- scottak

Dont forget NMC and NTC Stan!!!!

Barratt was drafted by the Hawks. Breadbag's list was free agents and prospects drafted by other teams but acquired in trades.

EDIT: That detail withstanding, your point still stands. Barratt could be a candidate just like the ones on that list. There's also Rockford prospects like Highmore, Fortin, and Luke Johnson.

Would also like to see Soderlund signed to an ELC so he can start getting experience on North American ice. Maybe Kurashev and Hakkarainen are also considered for ELCs as long as the contract limit is managed well.
- AEL_Fox

It might be time to tamp down hopes for Soderlund. The talk of him possibly being the next Arvidsson is not playing out as hoped - at least not yet. It was a natural to make the hopeful association because they're the same size, played for the same Swedish team, both quick skaters, both selected in the 4th round with the 112th overall pick, both scored about the same in their age 19/20 seasons (12-14 points).

But that's where it has stopped. Arvidsson scored 40 points in his age 20/21 season and with the season almost over Soderlund has scored only 12 points and can't break into the top-6 on a bad team. There's still time for him, but ...

What about Barratt?
- ToewsdNKanefusd

Borat?

Yep, I wasn't saying these guys will make it over Hawks draft picks, just looking at who they picked up from outside the organization. A few guys picked by other team and a couple guys undrafted. They've been trying to rebuild the organizational depth a bit.
- breadbag

Sorry, missed the part about being undrafted guys that the hawks have. This is showing me that we finally have some good prospect depth. Looking promising for the next few years.

Just came across Hjalmarsson's stats for this season while looking up something else.

In 66 games this season, his CF is 49.9% with 63.5 dZS%.

I think he was practicing on the 4th line based on what was shared here yesterday.

Saad-Toews-Hayden
DeBrincat-Strome-Perlini
Kahun-Anisimov-Kane
Kunitz-Kampf-Kruger

I'm just wondering if Keith can switch to forward and swap with Anisimov so we can have a bottom 6 of Ks.
- breadbag

Koekkoek also.

Barratt was drafted by the Hawks. Breadbag's list was free agents and prospects drafted by other teams but acquired in trades.

EDIT: That detail withstanding, your point still stands. Barratt could be a candidate just like the ones on that list. There's also Rockford prospects like Highmore, Fortin, and Luke Johnson.

Would also like to see Soderlund signed to an ELC so he can start getting experience on North American ice. Maybe Kurashev and Hakkarainen are also considered for ELCs as long as the contract limit is managed well.
- AEL_Fox

You've been tooting Soderlund's horn for awhile. I hope he lives up to his comparison. When Highmore is back to playing, I'm guessing that he is the next forward to be called up.

Sorry, missed the part about being undrafted guys that the hawks have. This is showing me that we finally have some good prospect depth. Looking promising for the next few years.
- ToewsdNKanefusd

We all can't be expert readers.......
Haha, jk!

On another note, I'm interested in Hayden on the top line, and how long Kane stays on the 3rd line.

Koekkoek also.
- I Am The Breadman

Maybe move Kunitz to goalie and then you can put Keith and Koekkoek on the blue line with Kahun, Kruger, and Kane as the forwards.

Maybe move Kunitz to goalie and then you can put Keith and Koekkoek on the blue line with Kahun, Kruger, and Kane as the forwards.
- matt_ahrens

No one can get past our 6K's!

Absolutely everyone one can get past our 6K's!
- I Am The Breadman

Fixed.

Fixed.
- MNHawk

We cannot end this season on a sour note of negativity, hahaha. We have to believe that the 6K's can kkkickkk everyone else's asses.

Dylan Strome's birthday today, maybe he will have a big game.
- breadbag

Strome is on the wrong side of 21, time to move on and trade the old man for picks and prospects.

Strome is on the wrong side of 21, time to move on and trade the old man for picks and prospects.
- DarthKane

And he is slow at 21 years old. How slow will he be next year and the year after. Get rid of him. Speed is everything.

Dont forget NMC and NTC Stan!!!!
- glennjpawlak22

Yep, that's another crazy board narrative to add to the list.

Yep, that's another crazy board narrative to add to the list.
- mohel

Doesn't that just fall under inept Stan that can't trade or sign worth a damn? It's just a sub-category of the signing problem.

I also know Gjp and DK like saying that to joke around.