Now you know he needs to get his nap in.

Steep price to pay without knowing for sure he would sign.
- Abadseed

They must know he will sign:

TRADE:

To NY #Rangers:
D Adam Fox (signing rights)

To Carolina #Hurricanes:
2019 2nd RD pick (NYR)
2020 3rd RD pick (NYR) conditional*

* Condition: If Fox plays more than 30 games next season, the 2020 3rd RD pick becomes a 2020 2nd RD pick instead.

I think that is a pretty solid trade for both. Rnagers have a ton of picks and get a guy that is near NHL ready. Canes get more then likely 2 high seconds for a guy that would not sign with them.

I am writing under an assumed name but the the KarASS sure has some mental issues I wish you fine people from Chi (town) would help him with.

They must know he will sign:

TRADE:

To NY #Rangers:
D Adam Fox (signing rights)

To Carolina #Hurricanes:
2019 2nd RD pick (NYR)
2020 3rd RD pick (NYR) conditional*

* Condition: If Fox plays more than 30 games next season, the 2020 3rd RD pick becomes a 2020 2nd RD pick instead.
- walleyeb1

This is fine.

Waiting anxiously for him to post more about cooking meat and his cousins.

Carolina trades prospect Adam Fox to the Rangers for a 3rd round pick (becomes a 2nd if he plays 30 games next year). New York is working on a contract with Fox now.

Meanwhile, back at the United Centre...


- DarthKane

I think he recently announced he was going back for his senior year at Harvard. But, he is a NY kid so maybe it was a "Kevin Hayes" decision to not have to play in Carolina and now that he's a Ranger he will sign.

I think he recently announced he was going back for his senior year at Harvard. But, he is a NY kid so maybe it was a "Kevin Hayes" decision to not have to play in Carolina and now that he's a Ranger he will sign.
- EbonyRaptor

Exactly, Fox is set to sign an entry-level deal with New York, which was likely a condition of the trade after the blueliner previously told Carolina he wasn't going to sign with the club.

This is fine.
- BINGO!

Nice having a GM that can walk and chew gum at the same time.

NHL Draft June 21st.

52 more days until the draft. Which means 52 more days of debating which of the 10 prospects not named Hughes or Kakko the Hawks should pick. This should be fun. Maybe everyone should just send in their preferences from 1 to 12 (including Hughes and Kakko) with no comments or reasoning and then just wait to see what happens.

Then we could waste our time focusing on other ideas. Like silly trades, silly ideas about which UFA's to sign (and for how much and for how long), silly ideas about which RFA's to sign to offer sheets (and for how much and for how long).

June 21st seems a long long time away.

He hasn't signed with Vancouver because he wants a NTC, would you give him that?
- LAHawk

if he takes a year less..then yes...two year instead of 3 with the first year NTC only

https://www.the-rink.com/...e-case-for-alex-turcotte/

Seems like the Rink is starting a series of articles highlighting possible picks at #3. The first article covers Turcotte. You can click the link if you want to read the full article, but here is what the article stated about why Turcotte should NOT be drafted with the 3rd pick:

"Injury issues and comparative size are the biggest marks against Turcotte in this draft class. The Blackhawks do need a dynamic player down the middle, and the possibility of adding a player like Kirby Dach or Dylan Cozens, guys who are arguably NHL-ready as far as size and skill go, might be hard for Chicago to pass up. Turcotte is committed to the University of Wisconsin next year and is likely to be a one-and-done player for the Badgers. Although it is just one year to wait, the Blackhawks might stray away from taking a player who they will have to wait for, if a player who is NHL-ready is available for next season. The Blackhawks could also address their need for an immediate roster filler on defense by taking top-ranked defenseman Bowen Byram and loading up the future of the blue line, already having Henri Jokiharju ready to go next season and Adam Boqvist, Ian Mitchell and Nicolas Beaudin coming down the pipeline very soon."

https://www.the-rink.com/chicago-blackhawks-draft-the-case-for-alex-turcotte/

Seems like the Rink is starting a series of articles highlighting possible picks at #3. The first article covers Turcotte. You can click the link if you want to read the full article, but here is what the article stated about why Turcotte should NOT be drafted with the 3rd pick:

"Injury issues and comparative size are the biggest marks against Turcotte in this draft class. The Blackhawks do need a dynamic player down the middle, and the possibility of adding a player like Kirby Dach or Dylan Cozens, guys who are arguably NHL-ready as far as size and skill go, might be hard for Chicago to pass up. Turcotte is committed to the University of Wisconsin next year and is likely to be a one-and-done player for the Badgers. Although it is just one year to wait, the Blackhawks might stray away from taking a player who they will have to wait for, if a player who is NHL-ready is available for next season. The Blackhawks could also address their need for an immediate roster filler on defense by taking top-ranked defenseman Bowen Byram and loading up the future of the blue line, already having Henri Jokiharju ready to go next season and Adam Boqvist, Ian Mitchell and Nicolas Beaudin coming down the pipeline very soon."
- AEL_Fox

Why leave out this part:


Conclusion

With NHL comparisons being made to players like Dylan Larkin, Zach Parise and current Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews, Turcotte looks to be the best player in the draft when it comes to playing a complete game. For a Blackhawks franchise that needs a player that they can look to be the future of the forwards group, Turcotte can play that part. If Chicago is looking for a future top-line forward that they can hang heavy minutes on and play in all situations in the near future, Turcotte fits the bill.

https://thehockeynews.com...e-u-18-world-championship

The Hockey News has an article about draft prospects whose stock rose significantly after the U18 World Championships. Don't know much about the European prospects listed but the U.S. and Canada prospects are Cole Caufield (RW), Jamieson Rees (LW), and Brayden Tracey (LW).

Black Raven had a brief yet good review of Rees yesterday. Tracey stood out in some of the tournament highlights I've seen that were actually focusing on other prospects. Rees and Tracey would be good choices to consider in the 2nd round.

Wiz, just visited your mock draft site and, yes, see Hawks choosing Cozens at #3 and Podkolzin going 4th. I don't mind that at all.

I see Bryam is going 12th and the 4th D chosen. Has his stock fallen that much? I thought he was rising in rankings.
- boilermaker100

never in mine...and I am unsure if Krebs, Dach, and Turcotte are out of the running on #3

https://www.the-rink.com/chicago-blackhawks-draft-the-case-for-alex-turcotte/

Seems like the Rink is starting a series of articles highlighting possible picks at #3. The first article covers Turcotte. You can click the link if you want to read the full article, but here is what the article stated about why Turcotte should NOT be drafted with the 3rd pick:

"Injury issues and comparative size are the biggest marks against Turcotte in this draft class. The Blackhawks do need a dynamic player down the middle, and the possibility of adding a player like Kirby Dach or Dylan Cozens, guys who are arguably NHL-ready as far as size and skill go, might be hard for Chicago to pass up. Turcotte is committed to the University of Wisconsin next year and is likely to be a one-and-done player for the Badgers. Although it is just one year to wait, the Blackhawks might stray away from taking a player who they will have to wait for, if a player who is NHL-ready is available for next season. The Blackhawks could also address their need for an immediate roster filler on defense by taking top-ranked defenseman Bowen Byram and loading up the future of the blue line, already having Henri Jokiharju ready to go next season and Adam Boqvist, Ian Mitchell and Nicolas Beaudin coming down the pipeline very soon."
- AEL_Fox

I didn't read the article except, pretty much none of the mentioned are ready to play in the NHL now, next season...

Why leave out this part:


Conclusion

With NHL comparisons being made to players like Dylan Larkin, Zach Parise and current Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews, Turcotte looks to be the best player in the draft when it comes to playing a complete game. For a Blackhawks franchise that needs a player that they can look to be the future of the forwards group, Turcotte can play that part. If Chicago is looking for a future top-line forward that they can hang heavy minutes on and play in all situations in the near future, Turcotte fits the bill.
- JohnnyHockey19

Thank you for posting the article conclusion. That wasn't selectivity on my part, i.e. to paint a narrative about Turcotte either way.

My commentary now in this post is that I actually like him at #3 especially over Cozens. Just didn't want to cut and paste so much of the article figuring those interested would read the whole thing if desired.

https://thehockeynews.com/news/article/ten-players-who-helped-their-draft-stock-at-the-u-18-world-championship

The Hockey News has an article about draft prospects whose stock rose significantly after the U18 World Championships. Don't know much about the European prospects listed but the U.S. and Canada prospects are Cole Caufield (RW), Jamieson Rees (LW), and Brayden Tracey (LW).

Black Raven had a brief yet good review of Rees yesterday. Tracey stood out in some of the tournament highlights I've seen that were actually focusing on other prospects. Rees and Tracey would be good choices to consider in the 2nd round.
- AEL_Fox

I have Tracey going to the Hawks in the second...really smart, solis out there...

I didn't read the article except, pretty much none of the mentioned are ready to play in the NHL now, next season...
- wiz1901

Wiz, curious as to who you think could potentially be ready to play in the NHL next season?

Plus the top 2 defenders in Carolina in Slavin and Pesce were not 1st rounders (4th and 3rd rounds, IIRC). Giordano in Calgary was never drafted.
- AEL_Fox

Good point, I totally forgot about that - incredible to find that level of talent “off the radar” so to speak.

Nice having a GM that can walk and chew gum at the same time.
- walleyeb1

Imagine what the Hawks could have accomplished if they had one, eh?

Wiz, curious as to who you think could potentially be ready to play in the NHL next season?
- walleyeb1

Kaapo Kakko

Jack Hughes can easily be handed a roster spot, because even if he plays on every PP, and at centre with two checkers, he is far too slick to be underestimated as a scoring generator from the get go.

I think each kid who says he's going to college, will.

Krebs played a year with little help, he might be given a JOST type promotion, and the Cozens, and Dach, might get looks, but they can't be rushed.

I am writing under an assumed name but the the KarASS sure has some mental issues I wish you fine people from Chi (town) would help him with.
- VopatsRash

Ur alive and well... Good to know now go Troll somewhere else. How about Dallas... That overtime goal by Klingberg was a beauty I'm sure you were crushed 😂😂😂

I like Dach a lot. I thought it was between him and Cozens for that 3rd pick but there seems to be a lot of uncertainty with that pick.

Going to be an interesting debate leading up to the draft.
- Tyler Cameron

Tyler if you the gm of the hawks just for discussion sake who would you pick with the 3rd overall pick? Make the pick trade the pick or trade down and pick up more picks or players?

Waiting anxiously for him to post more about cooking meat and his cousins.
- VopatsRash

I'm guessing you got bored with your sister..

NHL Draft June 21st.

52 more days until the draft. Which means 52 more days of debating which of the 10 prospects not named Hughes or Kakko the Hawks should pick. This should be fun. Maybe everyone should just send in their preferences from 1 to 12 (including Hughes and Kakko) with no comments or reasoning and then just wait to see what happens.

Then we could waste our time focusing on other ideas. Like silly trades, silly ideas about which UFA's to sign (and for how much and for how long), silly ideas about which RFA's to sign to offer sheets (and for how much and for how long).

June 21st seems a long long time away.
- -Doh-

You really puy it ALL in petspective. We may only guess what Bowman mindset is and if he is influenced by his council of organizational.people/primarily Kelly and other scouts. You can put forth a decent point - of - view for many rated in the top ten.

I just want to point out, that you draft a dman then when he is to play NHL how many solid choices is there to partner him with. You do not want to throw a rookie with poor support. You have other young dmen? Maybe rookies themselves so how many rookies and young dmen can patrol the blue line? Drafting a dman presents some challenging.issues.