Why not lines 2a

Saad Anisimov Kane

2b

ADB, Strome Kahun

2c

Toews, Cagiulla, ???

4

Perlini, Kampf, Kreuger
- LAHawk

Sure things. Anything can happen this summer as we wait to see how the roster evolves.

Personally I'd like to see Saad play away from Toews and Kane. Get him on a line with an experienced Anisimov plus another experienced top 9 forward, preferably a center, like Nelson. Or keep Anisimov as a center and get another winger like Ferland. Doesn't need to be those exact players but someone of that mold.

If a 3rd line like that can be built, then I'd feel more comfortable keeping Toews and Kane together (and Strome with DeBrincat).

As it stands today, top 9 wing options (in house): Kahun, Perlini, Caggiula, Sikura.

He could be "just a guy" but I'm interested in what Kubalik has to offer. He's one of many wild cards going into next season.

I would not want to spend a top-10 pick on a goalie but I would love for Stan to package the 2nd round pick with something to move their second pick up to get goalie Spencer Knight.

I would not want to spend a top-10 pick on a goalie but I would love for Stan to package the 2nd round pick with something to move their second pick up to get goalie Spencer Knight.
- EbonyRaptor

Coincidentally, Draftsite has the Hawks drafting Spencer Knight in the 2nd round (as rankings stand today).

https://www.draftsite.com/nhl/chicago/75/

It will be interesting to see what Vancouver does with Quinn Hughes now that they signed him after his NCAA season ended. Most likely they keep him under 10 games this season but I'm more interested in where they play him next season - Vancouver or the AHL? His situation is similar to Boqvist in that they could both probably play in the NHL next season on the offensive side of the puck but from what I saw of Hughes in the WJC he isn't any better defensively than Boqvist - and he's smaller. Hughes is a whirling dervish on skates but Boqvist has a better shot and is a more well rounded offensive player than Hughes.

Coincidentally, Draftsite has the Hawks drafting Spencer Knight in the 2nd round (as rankings stand today).

https://www.draftsite.com/nhl/chicago/75/
- AEL_Fox

If you actually get Barlage get excited.

The kid has all the tools, but because he was so huge as a 15 year old his skating never really developed properly. He's worked on it a lot, and once it gets where it needs to be he's going to be a real bastard to play against.

Coincidentally, Draftsite has the Hawks drafting Spencer Knight in the 2nd round (as rankings stand today).

https://www.draftsite.com/nhl/chicago/75/
- AEL_Fox

I wouldn't count on Knight falling to #38.

Hmmm ... that site has the Hawks picking at #7 and Turcotte still available at that spot - I like these guys.

If you actually get Barlage get excited.

The kid has all the tools, but because he was so huge as a 15 year old his skating never really developed properly. He's worked on it a lot, and once it gets where it needs to be he's going to be a real bastard to play against.
- BINGO!

Who is Barlage?

If you actually get Barlage get excited.

The kid has all the tools, but because he was so huge as a 15 year old his skating never really developed properly. He's worked on it a lot, and once it gets where it needs to be he's going to be a real bastard to play against.
- BINGO!

Not because of the age factor but wasn't Ferland similar where his skating was really poor but he worked hard at improving and it has paid dividends in his effectiveness as a nasty power forward.

EDIT: It may have been Ferland's fitness level that was questionable at the start of his pro career but skating may have been related.

If you actually get Barlage get excited.

The kid has all the tools, but because he was so huge as a 15 year old his skating never really developed properly. He's worked on it a lot, and once it gets where it needs to be he's going to be a real bastard to play against.
- BINGO!

*crosses him off the list*

I wouldn't count on Knight falling to #38.

Hmmm ... that site has the Hawks picking at #7 and Turcotte still available at that spot - I like these guys.
- EbonyRaptor

Or the Hawks taking 3 goalies. Wiz has a thing for goalies.

Thisnsite has Hawks taking Turcotte.

I would be on board... https://www.draftgeek.ca/...2019-nhl-mock-draft-march

Who is Barlage?
- EbonyRaptor

Guy that Wiz has the Hawks picking in the 4th round. BINGO! may have seen him play when taking a break from his sheep (frank)ing.

Who is Barlage?
- EbonyRaptor

Logan Barlage.

6'4, 200 lb C for Lethbridge in the WHL. Went 4th overall in the WHL draft and is currently ranked #211 for the upcoming one.

Dude is huge and has real good hands, but he could hardly skate when he first made the WHL. He slows the game down and does a good job of keeping control in the offensive zone, but still needs to improve his skating.

Had 37 goals and 76 points in 44 games as a 15 year old playing against guys that were 17 and 18 years old. If he can get his skating where it needs to be he'll be a huge steal.

Not because of the age factor but wasn't Ferland similar where his skating was really poor but he worked hard at improving and it has paid dividends in his effectiveness as a nasty power forward.

EDIT: It may have been Ferland's fitness level that was questionable at the start of his pro career but skating may have been related.
- AEL_Fox

Ferland was also battling alcoholism when he first got into the league.

Guy that Wiz has the Hawks picking in the 4th round. BINGO! may have seen him play when taking a break from his sheep (frank)ing.
- Elbows15

It's true, I did.

Also when not taking a break. It's amazing what they let you get away with in the rinks out here.

Thisnsite has Hawks taking Turcotte.

I would be on board... https://www.draftgeek.ca/...2019-nhl-mock-draft-march
- Justin Lowe

I used to go to his Dad's skills camps back in the day! Saw that Alex Turcotte is listed at 5'11" 195lbs which is comparable to TJ Oshie (who I love). Skill with strength would be a nice add.


https://www.turcottehockey.com/index_noflash.cfm

Guy that Wiz has the Hawks picking in the 4th round. BINGO! may have seen him play when taking a break from his sheep (frank)ing.
- Elbows15

I can't locate Wiz' site - please post link.

I can't locate Wiz' site - please post link.
- EbonyRaptor

https://www.draftsite.com/nhl/chicago/75/

Also this is the kid I'm talking about.
https://www.eliteprospect...ayer/286608/logan-barlage

His numbers are a little underwhelming, but he's playing 3C and getting extremely limited PP time.

https://www.draftsite.com/nhl/chicago/75/

Also this is the kid I'm talking about.
https://www.eliteprospect...ayer/286608/logan-barlage

His numbers are a little underwhelming, but he's playing 3C and getting extremely limited PP time.
- BINGO!

Thanks Bingo

I can't locate Wiz' site - please post link.
- EbonyRaptor

Knowing him he misspelled it

Logan Barlage.

6'4, 200 lb C for Lethbridge in the WHL. Went 4th overall in the WHL draft and is currently ranked #211 for the upcoming one.

Dude is huge and has real good hands, but he could hardly skate when he first made the WHL. He slows the game down and does a good job of keeping control in the offensive zone, but still needs to improve his skating.

Had 37 goals and 76 points in 44 games as a 15 year old playing against guys that were 17 and 18 years old. If he can get his skating where it needs to be he'll be a huge steal.
- BINGO!

Boom or bust type? Perfect for 4th round picks

Boom or bust type? Perfect for 4th round picks
- Elbows15

Pretty much. Personally I think he'll get there and be a solid 3C type guy at the NHL level, but he may just stay slow and end up one of those career AHL/Europe guys.

Scoring for Kane, Toews, Cat, Strome and Gustafsson have slowed down lately ... and so has the power play. Coincidence? I think not.

It's true, I did.

Also when not taking a break. It's amazing what they let you get away with in the rinks out here.
- BINGO!

Careful, Bingo. Keep up that kind of talk, Elbows will move out there.

I wouldn't count on Knight falling to #38.

Hmmm ... that site has the Hawks picking at #7 and Turcotte still available at that spot - I like these guys.
- EbonyRaptor

Just remember last years draft--it was nowhere near what anyone predicted.