Does AA have a character problem? I always thought he’s a good teammate.i don’t see much of a market for him but if Panarin heads to Florida, maybe Q would want to reunite the Arty Party.

Agree and think you’ve mentioned before, the Hawks aren’t in a position to be casting aside young forwards with offensive upside.

To another poster’s comment earlier, I could care less if Perlini becomes a big hitter. I’d rather see him become better defensively and hopefully develop a bit of overall strength, stamina and willpower to win board battles in all three zones.

Elbows has made the comment several times about Perlini not keeping the legs moving and unfortunately that along with defensive awareness seem to be two of his biggest issues.

Colliton has mentioned and not necessarily specific to Perlini, but if the forwards can become more responsible in their own zone they have a better chance of playing with the puck in the other end. Not rocket science so he seems to get it.
- HawkintheD

As a caveat, like the rest of you, would like to retain both Sikura and Perlini to continue developing them as I see good to great potential for them. Yet, IMO, Sikura has the edge in comparison given some of the skills and traits you brought up:

Defense (edge to Sikura)
200 foot play (Sikura)
Strength (Perlini)
Stamina (split)
Board battles (Sikura)
Keep legs moving (Sikura)

You know Justin i was rethinking the trade with Vegas, instead of Eakin maybe they have regrets signing Alex Tuch to that contract and are willing to part ways with him, he'd look great in a Blackhawks sweater
- BetweenTheDots

Good idea as an alternate plan. Eakin would be desirable if looking for a 1-2 year option for 3C. Tuch would be better if looking for youth to build around for longer than Eakin. This isn't to say Eakin couldn't carve out a nice niche in Chicago and be a long-term fixture or that the Hawks couldn't try for both.

You know Justin i was rethinking the trade with Vegas, instead of Eakin maybe they have regrets signing Alex Tuch to that contract and are willing to part ways with him, he'd look great in a Blackhawks sweater
- BetweenTheDots

I thought about Tuch as well, agree that he’d be a nice addition.

I still think Stan should package Saad and Forsling to Carolina for Pesce. Saad’s game just doesn’t justify his cap hit for this team, and Carolina needs forward scoring depth. Pesce >> McNabb.

I’d also package Gus, AA for Eakin and McNabb. Sell high.

Then sign Tanev.

Tanev. Toews. Kane.
Cat. Strome. Kubalik.
Cigguala.Eakin.Cozens.
Sikura.Kampf.Kahun.
Perlini

Keith.Jokiharu.
Pesce.McNabb.
Seabrook.Murphy.

Does AA have a character problem? I always thought he’s a good teammate.i don’t see much of a market for him but if Panarin heads to Florida, maybe Q would want to reunite the Arty Party.
- matt_ahrens

From reports I've read as well as observations of the team on the bench and after wins as they're celebrating, Anisimov is really well liked by his teammates. This may be reading too much into things but during on-ice celebrations after victories, Anisimov seems to have a good bond with both Toews and the goalies (Crawford especially).

As the Hawks leave the ice through the bench to the locker room, Toews does a high five and chest bump with a select few players with one of them being Anisimov.

With the goalies, Anisimov tends to be chummy with them in addition to the standard celebratory head butt that all players do.

Then there's the story about how Perlini credits Anisimov for keeping him loose which may have helped him be more confident during that goal explosion late in the season.

I still think Stan should package Saad and Forsling to Carolina for Pesce. Saad’s game just doesn’t justify his cap hit for this team, and Carolina needs forward scoring depth. Pesce >> McNabb.

I’d also package Gus, AA for Eakin and McNabb. Sell high.

Then sign Tanev.

Tanev. Toews. Kane.
Cat. Strome. Kubalik.
Cigguala.Eakin.Cozens.
Sikura.Kampf.Kahun.
Perlini

Keith.Jokiharu.
Pesce.McNabb.
Seabrook.Murphy.
- Bjm84

Not bad trade ideas. I would think Vegas needs to up the ante a tad more as they're the ones who have less leverage with pending cap issues. They'd also be taking on Anisimov's current salary plus a possible huge pay increase for Gustafsson so Eakin and McNabb may not be enough on their end to make the math work.

That said, though, it would take a lot to move Saad. For one thing, losing him means needing to replace him. In your lineup, he's being replaced by Caggiula, Tanev, Kubalik, or Cozens. Not justifiable in my book. He's a better package and overall player than any of those guys.

Eakin replacing Anisimov as 3C is fine, though.

I still think Stan should package Saad and Forsling to Carolina for Pesce. Saad’s game just doesn’t justify his cap hit for this team, and Carolina needs forward scoring depth. Pesce >> McNabb.

I’d also package Gus, AA for Eakin and McNabb. Sell high.

Then sign Tanev.

Tanev. Toews. Kane.
Cat. Strome. Kubalik.
Cigguala.Eakin.Cozens.
Sikura.Kampf.Kahun.
Perlini

Keith.Jokiharu.
Pesce.McNabb.
Seabrook.Murphy.
- Bjm84

6 million for 50 points is not overpaid. Plus he can play all three zones and one of the few that can break a trap with his speed and strength.

Shouldn't be the first guy to go unless he brings a #1 defender back as part of a bigger package.

The one key word i keep hearing is "matchups"? No one could stop line 1 of the Avs.

To be fair we had one of the best blue lines and 3rd and 4th lines in the league the years we won the SC. Can't say that about Calgary, we all saw what happened in 2016 and 2017 to the Blackhawks.
- BetweenTheDots

what's interesting is that all year they were labeled a 1 line team and from a scoring perspective rightfully so: the Mac line accounted for 60% of their total points..

Can you guys keep your trolls on a leach? Just curious, it would be bad if they were funny or witty...
Just asking..
Thanks guys, see you on the golf course soon!

Tkachuk reminds me of a better version of Ryan Hartman. The man has hockey skills but he takes some really dumb penalties in the playoffs. These kind of players really hurt you. Again i love the physical game of hockey, but imho it's time to hang up the face punching especially with all this data that's coming out with brain injuries and long term effects.
- BetweenTheDots

Did Tkachuk even play in this series - he was invisible on my TV? The Avs paid no attention to his stupidity and just skated the Flames into the ice. And their 'stars' like Monohan, Gaudreau, Giordano were no match for MacKinnon and his linemates.

Can you guys keep your trolls on a leach? Just curious, it would be bad if they were funny or witty...
Just asking..
Thanks guys, see you on the golf course soon!
- PREDX1

you are doubting your beloved preds...its 2-2...be confident

With Kahun being last year's Euro free agent and Kubalik is this year's for 2019-20 (assuming he signs), I could see Shalunov being the Euro add for 2020-21 which is when he is eligible to leave the KHL. Then the year after that for 2021-22 could have Kayumov and/or Altybarmakyan as options.

Never high on Russians making the journey over to North America but the risk is low if you consider them to be "free agents" like Kahun and Kubalik despite Shalunov, Kayumov, and Altybarmakyan being draftees. The same could be said, I guess, for Nalimov in net.

I'd think at least one of them will ever be a Blackhawk and would be surprised if more than that is at some point. Also wouldn't be disappointed if none of them make it. Bunch of other prospects that are easier to get excited about.

Can you guys keep your trolls on a leach? Just curious, it would be bad if they were funny or witty...
Just asking..
Thanks guys, see you on the golf course soon!
- PREDX1

Trolls and leaches, not sure what's worse?

Tuch - Toews - Kane
DeBrincat - Strome - Kahun
Saad - Anisimov - Caufield
Caggiula - Kampf - Kubalik
Perlini

Keith - Jokiharju
Gustafsson - Murphy
McNabb - Seabrook
Dahlstrom

Crawford
Delia

If they’re double and triple teaming Mr. Hockey at the blue line - there’s a lot of open ice somewhere.

It’s not as clear cut as the open players on a double / triple press in basketball - but the Flames players / Peters should have been able to figure out how to relieve the pressure on their star.
- StLBravesFan

Peeters tried as many things as he could in that series. In the 2 games in Denver the Avs had 100+ SOG's. In a playoff series that's total domination, I.e. the Flames got run over by a bigger, faster team. And if u think Johnny Hockey is a superstar, I got news for u - he's a whiny little kid that expects special treatment from the refs. Patrick Kane he isn't.

I still think Stan should package Saad and Forsling to Carolina for Pesce. Saad’s game just doesn’t justify his cap hit for this team, and Carolina needs forward scoring depth. Pesce >> McNabb.

I’d also package Gus, AA for Eakin and McNabb. Sell high.

Then sign Tanev.

Tanev. Toews. Kane.
Cat. Strome. Kubalik.
Cigguala.Eakin.Cozens.
Sikura.Kampf.Kahun.
Perlini

Keith.Jokiharu.
Pesce.McNabb.
Seabrook.Murphy.
- Bjm84

Vegas needs to shed salary and your trade doesn't save them that much

Tuch - Toews - Kane
DeBrincat - Strome - Kahun
Saad - Anisimov - Caufield
Caggiula - Kampf - Kubalik
Perlini

Keith - Jokiharju
Gustafsson - Murphy
McNabb - Seabrook
Dahlstrom

Crawford
Delia
- DarthKane

Looks good. Unlikely but good. How did you acquire Tuch and Mcnabb?

Looks good. Unlikely but good. How did you acquire Tuch and Mcnabb?
- GPHawksfan

a pocket full of hopes and dreams? lol

a pocket full of hopes and dreams? lol
- ikeane

Hey, if it works good enough for me. lol

I use to hate reaves he was always a spot picker. But now that he's top dawg with no one to check him he can run anybody. Would be nice to have that presence in the lineup. As long as fighting is allowed that type of player is needed we had no one the last couple of years and have been pushed around.
A cheaper d as opposed to mcnabb or Manson who I really like would be kurtis Macdermaid. Put him with joki to help him gain confidence be a lot like vandermeer when seabs and keith came up to the bigs.

I’d generally prefer to take a pass on no-skill, dirty, pieces of crap.
- Ogilthorpe2

Coming from ogilthorpe screen name.

Tkachuk reminds me of a better version of Ryan Hartman. The man has hockey skills but he takes some really dumb penalties in the playoffs. These kind of players really hurt you. Again i love the physical game of hockey, but imho it's time to hang up the face punching especially with all this data that's coming out with brain injuries and long term effects.
- BetweenTheDots

5 percent of concussions come from fighting bit people blame it like its 95 percent of the concussion spectrum. As long as a guy gets time to recover from a concussion it should be fine.
It's not like back in the day where mike peluso got ko'd had a seizure and then they made him play two days later and fight again.

5 percent of concussions come from fighting bit people blame it like its 95 percent of the concussion spectrum. As long as a guy gets time to recover from a concussion it should be fine.
It's not like back in the day where mike peluso got ko'd had a seizure and then they made him play two days later and fight again.
- vandymeer23

5% that we know of, honestly 5% to many.

Ask Svechnikov about it, oh wait he's in a dark room with minimum light exposure, if he got hurt like Boychuk or Oshie fine but he didn't, frankly that's bad for the game of hockey

5 percent of concussions come from fighting bit people blame it like its 95 percent of the concussion spectrum. As long as a guy gets time to recover from a concussion it should be fine.
It's not like back in the day where mike peluso got ko'd had a seizure and then they made him play two days later and fight again.
- vandymeer23

yeah take 2 tylenol and get out there and get your brain scrambled again for the sake of standing up for your guy...