I would say Kubalik, Hagel, Kurashev in that order

Dark horse... Nylander (with diabolical laughter in the background).
- Chunk

Im with you....Def Nylander, then Strome, and a VERY DISTANT 3rd is Hagel

Would Makar look so "good" playing on the Hawks as opposed to playing on a extremely talented Colorado team? I wouldn't commit $10 mil. dollars to him and lose all those draft picks next year. If your going to throw money at a defenseman, I think Miro Heiskenen is more well rounded.
- LAHawk

Man i like him to, a lot, Heineken

I didn't get to see the game either (highlights are available on the Hawks site), but Germany (3-0-0) beat Canada (0-3-0). He didn't score, but still is tied for second in points for the tournament (2G, 3A).

Hagel (10:50), Beaudin (12:51) and Pirri (16:46) played for Canada who really don't look great.

Kubalik scored an OT winner for CZE. Zadorov, and Shalunov played in a loss for the Russians. Kurashev plays tomorrow.
- Chunk

https://twitter.com/NHLBl.../1396917704754438147?s=01

Missed the game today how'd Reichel look?
- vabeachbear

He looked good I though around the net top 6 player and PP time . Still has some growing to do .

Why? Don't sign a guy just to sign him. Find, draft and/or develop players into the team that you want. You don't sign a player (especially for the dollars that Hamilton will command) just because he is the best of what is left. That is how you get Matt Duchene for $8M per year. If you are at the point where you have a competitive team and you need that one extra player, then you consider it. Not now. There are far too many holes to fill.

Not to "attack" you necessarily, but how many times did you criticize Murphy, de Haan, Z, and countless forwards? Those critiques were warranted, and a good portion of them will likely be on this team next year. Adding/having one guy with a big contract is not going to get the team where it needs to be.
- Chunk

Common Chunk I'm joining the immediate gratification crowd.

And the, they'll never develop into a difference makar crowd.

Common Chunk I'm joining the immediate gratification crowd.

And the, they'll never develop into a difference makar crowd.
- BetweenTheDots

Freudian slip?

They have to win for it to be immediate gratification, no?

https://twitter.com/NHLBlackhawks/status/1396917704754438147?s=01
- BetweenTheDots

Looks like he learned the patented Toews 5-hole shot.

I didn't get to see the game either (highlights are available on the Hawks site), but Germany (3-0-0) beat Canada (0-3-0). He didn't score, but still is tied for second in points for the tournament (2G, 3A).

Hagel (10:50), Beaudin (12:51) and Pirri (16:46) played for Canada who really don't look great.

Kubalik scored an OT winner for CZE. Zadorov, and Shalunov played in a loss for the Russians. Kurashev plays tomorrow.
- Chunk

I only saw parts of it - but the Canadians had a lot of PP time in the 2nd period - including almost 4 minutes of 5x3 - and couldn’t score - lots of shots, but all either blocked by the German packe-in wall around the net, or shot right into the goalie.

Freudian slip?

They have to win for it to be immediate gratification, no?
- Chunk

It sure was, what can i say i like the kid

All i know is I'm glad i don't have Bowmans job, when do you pull the trigger on a prime free agent and so on, realistically i think it'll happen in 2-3 years, but then again you never know because the 1 they think might be a best fit for the team may come on the market this year.

Two biggest mistakes in Wirtz Blackhawk hockey will always be, (I can't imagine them doing worse in the future),
1a) Phil Esposito trade.
1b) Not a trade but letting Bobby Hull go.

In more modern times, the Belfour and Roenick trades weren't much better. The Sharp trade never made sense getting Daley back at $3m and letting Oduya sign with Dallas for the same $. I know they did Sharp a favor but Stan got nothing.
- rpeters01

It was a beautiful day today. Now I'm watching playoff hockey sipping a G&T. Chicken breasts going on the grill during intermission.

So I'm happy. Let's not talk about the worst trades. What were the best trades in Black Hawk history? Pierre Pilote and Glenn Hall for somebodies back in the 50's? Sharpie for whatshisname?

Tony O was a good pickup but he was claimed off waivers.

Great diving stick save by Price.

It was a beautiful day today. Now I'm watching playoff hockey sipping a G&T. Chicken breasts going on the grill during intermission.

So I'm happy. Let's not talk about the worst trades. What were the best trades in Black Hawk history? Pierre Pilote and Glenn Hall for somebodies back in the 50's? Sharpie for whatshisname?

Tony O was a good pickup but he was claimed off waivers.
- boilermaker100

O'Connell for Secord
Matteau/Noonan for Amonte
pocket lint for Sharp
Karpotsev for the 4th that turned into Hjalmarsson (hard to really judge that, but still)
5th for Kubalik
Panarin for Saad (just making sure everyone is paying attention )

It sure was, what can i say i like the kid

All i know is I'm glad i don't have Bowmans job, when do you pull the trigger on a prime free agent and so on, realistically i think it'll happen in 2-3 years, but then again you never know because the 1 they think might be a best fit for the team may come on the market this year.
- BetweenTheDots

Every Hawks fan is glad you don't have his job too

If it was only Phil Esposito but it was Gerry tinder and KEN HODGE for the 5th best goalie on there Bruins roster after Eddie Johnston Gerry Cheevers Bernie Parent and Doug Favell

Belfour trade was orchestrated by Tallon in the shadows- it not only sucked this and the JR departure were more about $ contracts than hockey and were a low points in the organization existence.

Daley was terrible and I never understood that return for Sharp money subtraction or not.
- wiz1901

I had not forgotten about Hodge it makes me cry. JR and Belfour had pissed Wirtz off over money and back then we all know what happened when that happened.

It was a beautiful day today. Now I'm watching playoff hockey sipping a G&T. Chicken breasts going on the grill during intermission.

So I'm happy. Let's not talk about the worst trades. What were the best trades in Black Hawk history? Pierre Pilote and Glenn Hall for somebodies back in the 50's? Sharpie for whatshisname?

Tony O was a good pickup but he was claimed off waivers.
- boilermaker100

Let's go really recent. Hard to top Kubalik.

Let's go really recent. Hard to top Kubalik.
- rpeters01

Stan should trade Kubalik while he still has some value. He could easily get a 3rd round pick and C-level prospect (assuming he retains salary).

Anderson looks good with the Habs, I know he’s had some injuries but I’d take him over Domi any day.

Let's go really recent. Hard to top Kubalik.
- rpeters01

Hagel, Kalynuk and Suter are not bad for rookie free agents either

Let's go really recent. Hard to top Kubalik.
- rpeters01

Maybe in a couple of years Borgstrom and Stillman for Wallmark.

Speaking of Wallmark, and Janmark too, Stan should sign them as free agents again and flip them again at the TDL.

Knights lookin good tonight, all smiles to, hope it continues for him

What a game by Knight, congrats to him

O'Connell for Secord
Matteau/Noonan for Amonte
pocket lint for Sharp
Karpotsev for the 4th that turned into Hjalmarsson (hard to really judge that, but still)
5th for Kubalik
Panarin for Saad (just making sure everyone is paying attention )
- Chunk

Re-acquiring Versteeg in 2013 (50% retained) for spare parts was a solid move too.

What a game by Knight, congrats to him
- BetweenTheDots

Paving the way for Bobrovsky to join the Hawks.

Paving the way for Bobrovsky to join the Hawks.
- DarthKane

For Seabs and Shaw. Red font.