I’m for any trade that makes the team better and there have been some of those scenarios floated here. I’ve seen a lot more that have him leaving because he isn’t worth his cap hit...maybe/maybe not.
- HawkintheD

Nothing like being definitive, what do you think you are a Canadian fence sitter?

Caufield with two more goals today....

Nothing like being definitive, what do you think you are a Canadian fence sitter?
- paulr

Better to be a Canadian fence sitter than an American wall builder.

Better to be a Canadian fence sitter than an American wall builder.
- DarthKane

I have nothing .....

Better to be a Canadian fence sitter than an American wall builder.
- DarthKane

truth!

There is a lot of value in finding the right lunchpail guys on teams where their SALARY CAP needs human sacrifice.
I don't think the hawks can start overloading up front because there has to be spots in contention for outside signings and the up and comers, but if the right two way player up front can be had, via a trade partner, but that player has to be some favorable long term outcome (his game is on an uptick, his salary is going to be easy. to swallow), but the big fish they probably are looking for is trading for a left defender using quality from an area of surplus.
Hayes poop the bed for the Jets...is Anisimov and answer there? At least I can argue he is worth his salary unlike Hayes' upcoming payout by some rummy GM. A vet has to fill that 2nd centre spot and FIT as an active set up and heavy lifter.

truth!

There is a lot of value in finding the right lunchpail guys on teams where their SALARY CAP needs human sacrifice.
I don't think the hawks can start overloading up front because there has to be spots in contention for outside signings and the up and comers, but if the right two way player up front can be had, via a trade partner, but that player has to be some favorable long term outcome (his game is on an uptick, his salary is going to be easy. to swallow), but the big fish they probably are looking for is trading for a left defender using quality from an area of surplus.
Hayes poop the bed for the Jets...is Anisimov and answer there? At least I can argue he is worth his salary unlike Hayes' upcoming payout by some rummy GM. A vet has to fill that 2nd centre spot and FIT as an active set up and heavy lifter.
- wiz1901

You know how Bowman saw the unappped potential of Strome and possibly Perlini and made a move to acquire them, do you see a young defenseman who hasn't lived up to his potential or is stuck behind other players on his current NHL team that Bowman could target?

truth!

There is a lot of value in finding the right lunchpail guys on teams where their SALARY CAP needs human sacrifice.
I don't think the hawks can start overloading up front because there has to be spots in contention for outside signings and the up and comers, but if the right two way player up front can be had, via a trade partner, but that player has to be some favorable long term outcome (his game is on an uptick, his salary is going to be easy. to swallow), but the big fish they probably are looking for is trading for a left defender using quality from an area of surplus.
Hayes poop the bed for the Jets...is Anisimov and answer there? At least I can argue he is worth his salary unlike Hayes' upcoming payout by some rummy GM. A vet has to fill that 2nd centre spot and FIT as an active set up and heavy lifter.
- wiz1901

Right about Hayes. After watching him closely last night I would love to have him on the Hawks, but not at the salary he will likely get in July.

The weakest part of the Blackhawks is defense, why would you put all the team's cap resources into building the offense, which isn't already too bad, without addressing the weakest area of need?
- paulr

All three of those players play defense while bringing some offense to the table. Defense is more than just the six players at that position.

All three of those players play defense while bringing some offense to the table. Defense is more than just the six players at that position.
- ikeane

Fair enough but that defense is pretty thin, cap resources are needed to address it.

Buff Was one of the factors that showed how poorly Maurice controlled the discipline of this team. Buff's defensive play ranges from good to non existant and he's forver losing his cool at the wrong time.
- paulr

Now you know why the Hawks didn't view Buff as a defenceman full time despite what he wanted.

Blame it on Q however.

Fair enough but that defense is pretty thin, cap resources are needed to address it.
- paulr

agreed and McNabb would be a great start towards that.

Now you know why the Hawks didn't view Buff as a defenceman full time despite what he wanted.

Blame it on Q however.
- RickJ

He was so good as a forward for the Hawks in large part because he didn't have as many decisions to make. On defense he makes so many mental mistakes or he just vacates his position. On the Blues third goal I have no idea why he decided to sprawl out on the ice effectively taking himself out of the play? It wasn't a situation for a last ditch play.

You know how Bowman saw the unappped potential of Strome and possibly Perlini and made a move to acquire them, do you see a young defenseman who hasn't lived up to his potential or is stuck behind other players on his current NHL team that Bowman could target?
- paulr

Fleury/Mckeoen in Carolina , McCabe in Buffalo come to mind

All three of those players play defense while bringing some offense to the table. Defense is more than just the six players at that position.
- ikeane

That's true, it's just whats the point if you only have 1 top 4 dman. I also think it's harder to build from the blue line out and think it's important to have cap flexibility to make a trade when one comes out of left field.

He was so good as a forward for the Hawks in large part because he didn't have as many decisions to make. On defense he makes so many mental mistakes or he just vacates his position. On the Blues third goal I have no idea why he decided to sprawl out on the ice effectively taking himself out of the play? It wasn't a situation for a last ditch play.
- paulr

Terrible play on the sprawl out and a real good forward in Schwartz burned him.

Neither Buff or Trouba as RH Dmen are consistent playing behind their own blueline.

Terrible play on the sprawl out and a real good forward in Schwartz burned him.

Neither Buff or Trouba as RH Dmen are consistent playing behind their own blueline.
- RickJ

I would have loved to see Q show up in the 'Peg' right after he was fired. I am certain he would have instilled the discipline and a defensive structure in time for the Jets to show much better than they did. Maurice has never shown much as a coach and it's always the same weakness with him, poor defensive play and undisciplined teams.

Fleury/Mckeoen in Carolina , McCabe in Buffalo come to mind
- ikeane

Stan also took a shot with 4K. High pick stuck behind a bunch of established players.

- DarthKane

Is there an equivalent "Sign them all" graphic like this?

Now you know why the Hawks didn't view Buff as a defenceman full time despite what he wanted.Blame it on Q however.
- RickJ

yup...but to me, was the way almost every. news outlet started talking about him like he was one of the top ten at his position, based on pp points &. pims, and not his work at his position.
It just proves that there is a high influx of sportswriters really not knowing the sport they are covering.
Blame it on Q however.
yeah big buff want to come back as forward?

Neither Buff or Trouba as RH Dmen are consistent playing behind their own blueline.
- RickJ

But Trouba has time to hone his game, and is more agile.

Is there an equivalent "Sign them all" graphic like this?
- totem

There is, I just have to find it.

But Trouba has time to hone his game, and is more agile.
- wiz1901

Forget Trouba, target Morrisey

Forget Trouba, target Morrisey
- DarthKane

That would be a nice get by Stan

But Trouba has time to hone his game, and is more agile.
- wiz1901

He does but every time i see him play, which isn't a great deal, it's like slow motion in his decision making process

But Trouba has time to hone his game, and is more agile.
- wiz1901

Big Buff possible scenario:

Florida acquires him for whatever. Maybe Cheveldayoff ought to rid himself of the salary and see if Tallon would exchange first round choice. Even if the difference in selection is not much, Chevy rationalizes that he will try to draft a player he likes rather than whomever is left at his original pick.

Tallon does this because he spoke to Q and Q wants to try using him on third pair and pp. The kicker is, Q will from time to time to stir the pot by putting Buff at forward. And when they are in playoffs, bug buff can get in a goaltenders grill. He could even practice positioning in front of Louongo in practice!