Sounds like there was some smoke to the fire of this Sorokin trade.

Uncle Lou doesn't let ANYTHING out EVER... but apparently Sorokin and his agent have been talking about a trade to the Blackhawks.

Apparently, the Sorokin camp has been difficult in terms of their negotiations.

It's very interesting that the Hawks would entertain adding someone like Sorokin.

That means that they might not be too confident with Delia or Lankinen next year playing a backup role + sounds like Lehner is all but outta here.

Then again - and here's a crazy scenario - the Hawks leaked this to drive the Lehner camp's $$ lower. It might be so crazy it works.

Sounds like there was some smoke to the fire of this Sorokin trade.

Uncle Lou doesn't let ANYTHING out EVER... but apparently Sorokin and his agent have been talking about a trade to the Blackhawks.

Apparently, the Sorokin camp has been difficult in terms of their negotiations.

It's very interesting that the Hawks would entertain adding someone like Sorokin.

That means that they might not be too confident with Delia or Lankinen next year playing a backup role + sounds like Lehner is all but outta here.

Then again - and here's a crazy scenario - the Hawks leaked this to drive the Lehner camp's $$ lower. It might be so crazy it works.
- Tyler Cameron

Enjoy acquiring and then immediately flipping Erik Haula.

Do we get visited by VopatsRush tonight?

I can’t wait....top 3 troll since I’ve been on here.

Sounds like there was some smoke to the fire of this Sorokin trade.

Uncle Lou doesn't let ANYTHING out EVER... but apparently Sorokin and his agent have been talking about a trade to the Blackhawks.

Apparently, the Sorokin camp has been difficult in terms of their negotiations.

It's very interesting that the Hawks would entertain adding someone like Sorokin.

That means that they might not be too confident with Delia or Lankinen next year playing a backup role + sounds like Lehner is all but outta here.

Then again - and here's a crazy scenario - the Hawks leaked this to drive the Lehner camp's $$ lower. It might be so crazy it works.
- Tyler Cameron

Also, this fits the narrative of my "wacky prediction" of the Hawks acquiring Georgiev in my fake trades.

Just sayin'

Enjoy acquiring and then immediately flipping Erik Haula.
- BINGO!

I don't get it, BINGO.

Did we just get Erik Haula?

I like Haula.

I don't get it, BINGO.

Did we just get Erik Haula?

I like Haula.
- Tyler Cameron

Nah it's just we could really use a goalie....

Sounds like there was some smoke to the fire of this Sorokin trade.

Uncle Lou doesn't let ANYTHING out EVER... but apparently Sorokin and his agent have been talking about a trade to the Blackhawks.

Apparently, the Sorokin camp has been difficult in terms of their negotiations.

It's very interesting that the Hawks would entertain adding someone like Sorokin.

That means that they might not be too confident with Delia or Lankinen next year playing a backup role + sounds like Lehner is all but outta here.

Then again - and here's a crazy scenario - the Hawks leaked this to drive the Lehner camp's $$ lower. It might be so crazy it works.
- Tyler Cameron

Powerenforcer will go crazy when Lou complains to NHL Head Office and Bettman awards the Islanders the Hawks #1 pick this year because Stanbo was tampering.

Enjoy acquiring and then immediately flipping Erik Haula.
- BINGO!

Are you saying the Hawks would get Haula and then flip him? Who would we give up for him and why would we flip him. What do you know?

Nah it's just we could really use a goalie....
- BINGO!

Bingo
Lehner and gust to carolina for 1st Toronto's and you pick a suitable prospect and reimer

Bingo
Lehner and gust to carolina for 1st Toronto's and you pick a suitable prospect and reimer
- Scott1977

i still don't think they'll trade the 1st for a pending UFA unless it's conditional on them signing.

Why haven't we called up anyone to replace Smith? Would think inserting Hagel would light a fire under Strome n others, no?

Tyler, Our man Cody Eakin from Vegas to the Jets for a 4th (3rd if he gets extended). Some C depth for the Jets.

NEVER.

30-goal scorer next year.

Rumour is he will live at Scott Powers' house.
- Tyler Cameron

Lol you're on a roll today....let me get some of that good stuff 😉

Sounds like there was some smoke to the fire of this Sorokin trade.

Uncle Lou doesn't let ANYTHING out EVER... but apparently Sorokin and his agent have been talking about a trade to the Blackhawks.

Apparently, the Sorokin camp has been difficult in terms of their negotiations.

It's very interesting that the Hawks would entertain adding someone like Sorokin.

That means that they might not be too confident with Delia or Lankinen next year playing a backup role + sounds like Lehner is all but outta here.

Then again - and here's a crazy scenario - the Hawks leaked this to drive the Lehner camp's $$ lower. It might be so crazy it works.
- Tyler Cameron

This thought crossed my mind as well. Definitely could be a think or maybe the Hawks have already decided they wanna move on from Lehner and keep Crow for one more year but want someone who they feel can come in right away next year and play a 1A/1B situation with Crow and get acclimated to the NHL.

Why haven't we called up anyone to replace Smith? Would think inserting Hagel would light a fire under Strome n others, no?
- catrisc

I read that Hagel has played really well in Rockford. Apparently his defenisve play is very strong and he's a good penalty killer plus he's closing in on 20 goals, plays on the powerplay but the best thing may be his skating is strong and he's like a bulldog on the puck. Hopefully the scouting on him hasn't been exaggerated.

Do we get visited by VopatsRush tonight?

I can’t wait....top 3 troll since I’ve been on here.
- SteveRain

Hopefully he stays in his trailer Rainman...

Tyler, Our man Cody Eakin from Vegas to the Jets for a 4th (3rd if he gets extended). Some C depth for the Jets.
- boilermaker100

Hmm this definitely clears some needed cap space for them. They've been sniffing around Gus a lot from the rumors as of late. Perhaps this allows them to make said move and not lose much in value since they've already replenished it?

Hopefully he stays in his trailer Rainman...
- BGKarras

Lol...I always viewed him as a cross between moon shiner and the guy who runs across the port o johns in the infield at Daytona.

I hope he's wearing his "playoff participant" t shirt jersey proud today.

i still don't think they'll trade the 1st for a pending UFA unless it's conditional on them signing.
- BINGO!

Ok a conditional 2nd if lehner signs it becomes a 1st

Hmm this definitely clears some needed cap space for them. They've been sniffing around Gus a lot from the rumors as of late. Perhaps this allows them to make said move and not lose much in value since they've already replenished it?
- Savetheembers33

Watch Gus get injured tonight.

Saad and Gus to NYI for rights to Sorokin, Wahlstrom, Broussard (expiring contract) and 2020 #1?
- boilermaker100

You're high as (frank)

I am hearing more, regarding what someone else mentioned. Saad + Lehner, or Saad + Crawford, to Avalanche. The return is Alex Newhook and a 1st round pick + more. Stay tuned. This would be good for both teams.
- MadHatter

I call bullpoop

Nah it's just we could really use a goalie....
- BINGO!

You ain't getting one for Hurtalotta

You know what the best part of blogs like this is - we get to see fans of other teams overrating their prospects. Colorado has as good a chance as anybody to get to the SC out of the west = Byrum is a nobody if they can win it this year. Fans of Colorado, do you really think Joe will sacrifice this season just to keep Byrum in the organization?
- powerenforcer

There is a solid pro con case so what the focus is upon is the priority of going all out by trading Byram should this trade be the best way to strengthen the team.

I suggest to! please carefully consider the fact that reaching the Stanley Cup final round is akin to the runner in a marathon stretching out in a grueling battle of endurance.

The Avalanche has to figure whether they are confidant enough with their goaltending. Trade acqusition may be part of that equation. Great significance also comes in the expected return from Raatanen 's injury .

I believe all of this would be criteria pondered by Avalanche fans. Good question ppweremforcer

I read that Hagel has played really well in Rockford. Apparently his defenisve play is very strong and he's a good penalty killer plus he's closing in on 20 goals, plays on the powerplay but the best thing may be his skating is strong and he's like a bulldog on the puck. Hopefully the scouting on him hasn't been exaggerated.
- paulr

His style may result in often being injured