They can re-sign them anytime after June 30th.
- EbonyRaptor

Ok thanks .Ya I would try to sign them soon. and point a Boston on how it done .

Should try to sign DBC and Strom now if that is even possible .I see DBC scoring 50+ next year . 50 + = 10.5
- oldduffman

Both have 0pts in the playoffs

I'll gladly accept the draft picks if someone wants to offer either of those two 7+ mil per year out of their rookie contracts

6 year deal for Brock Nelson.
- Sn1362

Not broke now

https://www.nhl.com/black...sistant-coach/c-307523890

Colliton bringing in a current Swedish coach and former assistant of his to join his staff.

https://www.nhl.com/black...sistant-coach/c-307523890

Colliton bringing in a current Swedish coach and former assistant of his to join his staff.
- TommyHawk

Great. Another coach with zero NHL coaching experience

That should help solve the lack of D system or line matchups 👍

They don't want you going ballistic when the Hawks DON'T draft Caulfeild
- HamiltonHawk[/img]

I was planning totally lose my sh*t (in a good way) when the Hawks draft Caufield.

I think they like to start the Final on Memorial Day. They’ve been doing that since 2016.
- walleyeb1

Memorial day in Canada, athough it's not generally referred as that, would be July 1.

Great. Another coach with zero NHL coaching experience

That should help solve the lack of D system or line matchups 👍
- PatShart

You don't think it would be a good idea to see what they can do before evaluating/criticizing them?

https://www.nhl.com/black...sistant-coach/c-307523890

Colliton bringing in a current Swedish coach and former assistant of his to join his staff.
- TommyHawk

Well, I guess my vote for bringing in a veteran NHLer with some NHL coaching experience like Kirk Muller or John Madden went into the black abyss.

Here is Tomas Mitell's playing and coaching history:

https://www.eliteprospect.../player/5170/tomas-mitell

Memorial day in Canada, athough it's not generally referred as that, would be July 1.
- paulr

No, that's Canada Day (or more importantly NHL free agency day). Our equivalent holiday is Victoria Day (aka the May two-four) which this year fell on May 20th.

Well, I guess my vote for bringing in a veteran NHLer with some NHL coaching experience like Kirk Muller or John Madden went into the black abyss.

Here is Tomas Mitell's playing and coaching history:

https://www.eliteprospect.../player/5170/tomas-mitell
- Tyler Cameron

Think the Hawks will have trouble recruiting Swedish players moving forward?

Anton Wedin already admitted he selected CHI b/c Colliton was familiar with him from there.

Now, the Hawks announce Tomas Mitell, a Swedish-born player and coach... they are set now.

#SwedishInvasion

No, that's Canada Day (or more importantly NHL free agency day). Our equivalent holiday is Victoria Day (aka the May two-four) which this year fell on May 20th.
- DarthKane

Yes July 1st is Canada day but it is also considered Memorial day.

One good thing about the Mitell announcement is that Stan is giving full autonomy to his coach vs. him being brought in to be a "Yes" man for Stan, Scotty and John.

This is Jeremy's hire and time will tell if it was a wise one.

Think the Hawks will have trouble recruiting Swedish players moving forward?

Anton Wedin already admitted he selected CHI b/c Colliton was familiar with him from there.

Now, the Hawks announce Tomas Mitell, a Swedish-born player and coach... they are set now.



#SwedishInvasion
- Tyler Cameron

Great! First Smurfs, now chicken Swedes. Didn't the Hawks notice how much of a chicken Inge Hammerstrom was!!

Think the Hawks will have trouble recruiting Swedish players moving forward?

Anton Wedin already admitted he selected CHI b/c Colliton was familiar with him from there.

Now, the Hawks announce Tomas Mitell, a Swedish-born player and coach... they are set now.

#SwedishInvasion
- Tyler Cameron

It looks like Management gave Collitonn full reign on who he could hire, interesting as it appears they told Quenville who his assistants will be the last few years

Think the Hawks will have trouble recruiting Swedish players moving forward?

Anton Wedin already admitted he selected CHI b/c Colliton was familiar with him from there.

Now, the Hawks announce Tomas Mitell, a Swedish-born player and coach... they are set now.

#SwedishInvasion
- Tyler Cameron

Notable Swedish UFAs:
* Erik Karlsson
* Anton Stralman
* Alex Edler
* Gustav Nyquist
* Marcus Johansson
* Carl Hagelin
* Carl Gunnersson
* Niklas Kronwall


Notable RFA:

* William Karlsson
* Andreas Johnsson
* Oskar Sundqvist


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I'm not saying that's the strategy but Hawks putting a lot of investment into guys who really believe in/play Swedish hockey.

It's something of note.

It looks like Management gave Collitonn full reign on who he could hire, interesting as it appears they told Quenville who his assistants will be the last few years
- LAHawk

Yep - refreshing to see to be honest. Let's hope it pays off though.

Great! First Smurfs, now chicken Swedes. Didn't the Hawks notice how much of a chicken Inge Hammerstrom was!!
- paulr

Don't forget Borje Salming!!, Are the hawks going to install an international ice surface?

Great. Another coach with zero NHL coaching experience

That should help solve the lack of D system or line matchups 👍
- PatShart

You may disagree with the system Colliton is going to use but it's incorrect to state there isn't a "D system". He described it briefly in an interview a few weeks ago, calling it "man and a half". He described it as not "man to man" but rather a 200' system that incorporates some elements of man to man. It was pretty interesting and the main takeaway is that he will have training camp and preseason to install the system. He said once the basics are are installed and the players understand and execute, there are additional "layers" that will be added as they can be.

One good thing about the Mitell announcement is that Stan is giving full autonomy to his coach vs. him being brought in to be a "Yes" man for Stan, Scotty and John.

This is Jeremy's hire and time will tell if it was a wise one.
- Tyler Cameron

Exactly right. I assume Mitell is familiar with the "man and a half" system Colliton wants to use and therefore it makes sense to have an assistant who is on the same page with not only the X's and O's but also a proponent of the system. Muller or Madden may be very good in terms of the NHL game but may not fully grasp or appreciate the system Colliton wants to run. Will it translate to success in the NHL? We'll see - but I like the commitment to go into it 100%.

Great! First Smurfs, now chicken Swedes. Didn't the Hawks notice how much of a chicken Inge Hammerstrom was!!
- paulr

Really, why go there?

In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Cherry was asked if he regretted questioning the fortitude of Swedish hockey players by calling them “chicken Swedes.” He replied, “I never called a Swede a chicken because I have nothing against chickens.”

https://www.nhl.com/black...sistant-coach/c-307523890

Colliton bringing in a current Swedish coach and former assistant of his to join his staff.
- TommyHawk

Great to see him given a chance to put his stamp on the team .Fresh eyes on the Ice .

Think the Hawks will have trouble recruiting Swedish players moving forward?

Anton Wedin already admitted he selected CHI b/c Colliton was familiar with him from there.

Now, the Hawks announce Tomas Mitell, a Swedish-born player and coach... they are set now.

#SwedishInvasion
- Tyler Cameron

An EU influence on the bench may not be a bad thing. The Hawks could have 10+ players on their opening night roster that are not Americans or Canadians.

AA
Kahun
Kurashev
Kubalik
Kampf
Joki
Perlini
Gus
Forsling
Koekkoeck
Lankinen
Wedin
Soderlund

All of these guys will be on the opening night roster. There could be additions and subtractions through trades.

Really, why go there?

In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Cherry was asked if he regretted questioning the fortitude of Swedish hockey players by calling them “chicken Swedes.” He replied, “I never called a Swede a chicken because I have nothing against chickens.”
- walleyeb1

I have nothing against Cherry because I see him for the goof he is. His shtick offends some people but really why care what he says? It's just his act and means nothing other than for entertainment value. I kind get a kick out of the guy.

Notable Swedish UFAs:
* Erik Karlsson
* Anton Stralman
* Alex Edler
* Gustav Nyquist
* Marcus Johansson
* Carl Hagelin
* Carl Gunnersson
* Niklas Kronwall


Notable RFA:

* William Karlsson
* Andreas Johnsson
* Oskar Sundqvist


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I'm not saying that's the strategy but Hawks putting a lot of investment into guys who really believe in/play Swedish hockey.

It's something of note.
- Tyler Cameron

So many Karlssons...