but he's not....pretty convinced you haven't actually watched him on the ice
- rwilliams88

He is. Pretty convinced you have never seen him play more than once.

Rumblings are that the salary cap is going to be about $82 mil as opposed to $83.1, announced the same day as the draft.

Rumblings are that the salary cap is going to be about $82 mil as opposed to $83.1, announced the same day as the draft.
- LAHawk

That could work in the Hawks' favor this off-season. Vegas is prime for fleecing.

He is. Pretty convinced you have never seen him play more than once.
- Elbows15

well i am convinced you seem to be someone that's probably such a joy to be around

Realistic take on the trade from both teams perspectives.

https://thehockeynews.com...th-chicago-and-pittsburgh

My take. #1 could be up for grabs.. no pun intended.
- Q-stache

Thank you Q. I guess the decision then is another difficult one if in fact they go Center.

In my eyes if this is the #1 center of the future, the ability to create scoring chances tops everything, so I'd go the hands route.

Hawks have 2 of the 10, Sikura and Lankanin.

https://thehockeynews.com...n-nhl-breakout-in-2019-20

well i am convinced you seem to be someone that's probably such a joy to be around
- rwilliams88

Thanks!

Thank you Q. I guess the decision then is another difficult one if in fact they go Center.

In my eyes if this is the #1 center of the future, the ability to create scoring chances tops everything, so I'd go the hands route.
- Hawkytalk

We are prepared to shake our fist to the skies no matter who Bowman picks.

We are prepared to shake our fist to the skies no matter who Bowman picks.
- Elbows15

Supposedly Gothespere is worth Shaw and Byron from the Canadiens, one year younger than Gus, I would take those 2 for Gus right now.

Supposedly Gothespere is worth Shaw and Byron from the Canadiens, one year younger than Gus, I would take those 2 for Gus right now.
- LAHawk

Take a look at their salary and terms. Would you still feel the same? Both would definitely be useful in their own way but adding close 6M is salary for at least 3 years?
Maybe 1 of them and a pick in the 2nd or 3rd round.

I would rather just get Danault.

Edit: Its actually closer to 7.5M. Gotta say no to both if it were me. Maybe add another salary like AA or Murphy/Maatta(lol)

Why does Elbows hate Maatta so?

Take a look at their salary and terms. Would you still feel the same? Both would definitely be useful in their own way but adding close 6M is salary for at least 3 years?
Maybe 1 of them and a pick in the 2nd or 3rd round.

I would rather just get Danault.

Edit: Its actually closer to 7.5M. Gotta say no to both if it were me. Maybe add another salary like AA or Murphy/Maatta(lol)
- Elbows15

Assuming both would be second/third line players, AA would be traded.

Why does Elbows hate Maatta so?
- mohel

It’s the new, fun narrative... Elbows is pissed about the Maatta trade...

We are prepared to shake our fist to the skies no matter who Bowman picks.
- Elbows15

I don't think the Hawks can go wrong with Byram, Cozens, Dach, or Turcotte. A reach at #3 for Zegras or Caufield.....

Why does Elbows hate Maatta so?
- mohel

No one likes an Olli

I don't think the Hawks can go wrong with Byram, Cozens, Dach, or Turcotte. A reach at #3 for Zegras or Caufield.....
- EnzoD

The only one who thinks Caufield is a possibility at 3 is Darth. And he ain't right in the head.

It’s the new, fun narrative... Elbows is pissed about the Maatta trade...
- Chief4Feathers

So pissed. What is beyond pissed?

Assuming both would be second/third line players, AA would be traded.
- LAHawk

Yeah, I guess but those two on your 2nd line probably means your team ain't so good. Both are excellent 3rd liners, though. Neither is as effective as centers, too.

Habs need left D. Add Maatta(lol) and we can get a 5th back.

Yeah, I guess but those two on your 2nd line probably means your team ain't so good. Both are excellent 3rd liners, though. Neither is as effective as centers, too.

Habs need left D. Add Maatta(lol) and we can get a 5th back.
- Elbows15

Beaudin for Suziki. Hawks draft Byram to replace Beaudin and get a young center in place of Cozens/Turcotte/Dach. Montreal gets a young D.

So pissed. What is beyond pissed?
- Elbows15

Indifferent.

Why does Elbows hate Maatta so?
- mohel

Some people are just angry at life

Indifferent.
- mohel

Accurate.

Beaudin for Suziki. Hawks draft Byram to replace Beaudin and get a young center in place of Cozens/Turcotte/Dach. Montreal gets a young D.
- boilermaker100

hmm. He did have great chemistry with the bass player. He is only 5'11, tho. Some might rabble that he is too small.(all sarcasm)

Yeah, I guess but those two on your 2nd line probably means your team ain't so good. Both are excellent 3rd liners, though. Neither is as effective as centers, too.

Habs need left D. Add Maatta(lol) and we can get a 5th back.
- Elbows15

Byron > Perlini, Shaw would be a great fit on 3rd line