Not sure what the UFA goalie market will look like next summer but I watched most of IIHF and Kevin Lankinen outplayed Vezina trophy candidates/winners Vasilevsky and Lundquist. He looked like the real deal.

It’s also possible the Crow signs a 1 year Cam award type deal after this season.

Point being, the $3mil in cap space lost can likely be made up at goalie. Maata fully healthy like 17/18 and this is a steal for the Hawks.


Kubalik was a beast at worlds and I’m confident he can replace Kahun’s depth scoring as he’s faster and bigger with a lethal shot. I think he was top 10 in entire world tourney with 8 goals.
- EnzoD

He gets 15 goals 25 to 30 assists that would be great.

That and would be helpful to get Murphy moved.
- RaleighHawk

Depending on the return yes move him but what be the acceptable return imo you keep him.

Definitely sell high on Gustafsson. Maybe for a mid/late 1st rounder plus a prospect. Or part of a bigger deal to land a proven 3rd liner as well.

I expect Hayden will be gone this off season. Perhaps Perlini. I’m all good parting with Hayden but a tad hesitant trading Perlini as there’s lots to like but also the inconsistency may do him in if he can’t right that ship.

Of course, Saad and Anisimov have both been rumored to be trade bait but should only be moved if other acquisitions can adequately fill their spots.
- AEL_Fox

I would not trade either nor saad.

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Maatta for Kahun.

My take + I have Blackhawks rumors. They are not done... should be a fun week.

2019 3rd overall + Gustafson + 2020 2nd rounder for 2019 2nd overall and 2020 4th rounder
- EnzoD

No trade gust to Detroit for their 35th and 60th 2nd rounders then take our 54th and 60th and move back into the 1st round or use those 2 picks and acquire a really good player 3rd line center.