I’d add Kurashev and like you said, stay tuned. With some more seasoning, perhaps guys like Entwistle and Hardman become bottom 6 regulars at some point.

The article in the Athletic about prospects was somewhat of a recurring theme. The organization doesn’t seem to have a lot of high end talent up front but potentially guys who can play in the NHL.

Hopefully King and staff can get more of them to the parent team than Dent did, which was I believe really only Shaw, Saad, Danault and Schmaltz?
- HawkintheD

Yes on Kurashev, altho only 39 games in Rockford.

I hear ya! (frank) the team getting better! I just want the Hawks to beat up everyone who were physical with them in the past.
- paulr

No more cheap shots at young guys.

how about Connely and Strome for Drouin? he announced he is coming back. Strome is 3 AAV Connelly is 3.5 , Drouin is 5.5 @ years) so basically a push if connely is buried in the AHL. if Teows is healthy and strome is here we have 12 guys that will make the opening day because they would have to pass thru waivers. that does not inlcude carpenter or connely (who would not get claimed or dont care) also that would not include kurashev, reichel, hardman,

Drouin also is more of a natural wing. Strome is more of a natural center.

Development may seem better, but there isn't much evidence of that on the parent team: the only players with Rockford experience who have had any success with the big team seems to be Hagel, with one year there, and (I think) Lankinen.

Some have had decent cups of coffee in Chicago, but have not stuck around.

We'll see what happens with some Rockford graduates this season.
- StLBravesFan

You also have to take into account that several of the better prospects that they have had went straight to the big team and/or only had a brief stint in the AHL for a few different reasons:

ADB - never
Dach - just a rehab stint if memory serves
Jokiharju - 1/2 year if that
Boqvist - barely any time there

The rest of the guys in the AHL aren't necessarily good enough so they either stay in that league, or are moved. I would venture to guess that the Hawks system doesn't do much worse than anyone else's as far as overall quality of product coming out.

You also have to take into account that several of the better prospects that they have had went straight to the big team and/or only had a brief stint in the AHL for a few different reasons:

ADB - never
Dach - just a rehab stint if memory serves
Jokiharju - 1/2 year if that
Boqvist - barely any time there

The rest of the guys in the AHL aren't necessarily good enough so they either stay in that league, or are moved. I would venture to guess that the Hawks system doesn't do much worse than anyone else's as far as overall quality of product coming out.
- Chunk

Where is Alpo Suhonnen when you need him?

Where is Alpo Suhonnen when you need him?
- rpeters01

In the bin with all the other former coach references.

I hear ya! (frank) the team getting better! I just want the Hawks to beat up everyone who were physical with them in the past.
- paulr

Still lacking the physical presence in forwards.

Still lacking the physical presence in forwards.
- Scott1977

Maybe we can trade Kane for Reeves, that should do it, and look at the cap savings as well.

All your answers couldda been "depends on this season" what a great job to follow through with their strengths and what needsta be done for them to stay insteada the lazy ass "not likely rerained" and being a conmercial for adult diapers. Lazy writing is so (frank)ing annoying. Why sign up for the work then
- VonDouche

Thanks for stopping by, I see that your name fits.

All your answers couldda been "depends on this season" what a great job to follow through with their strengths and what needsta be done for them to stay insteada the lazy ass "not likely rerained" and being a conmercial for adult diapers. Lazy writing is so (frank)ing annoying. Why sign up for the work then
- VonDouche

I'd ask for your money back, Richard.

All your answers couldda been "depends on this season" what a great job to follow through with their strengths and what needsta be done for them to stay insteada the lazy ass "not likely rerained" and being a conmercial for adult diapers. Lazy writing is so (frank)ing annoying. Why sign up for the work then
- VonDouche

PSA…

After this 4th year in Chicago Murphy signs a 4 year deal for $4.4 million….and he was traded for #4.


- DarthKane

As Pat would say, 4s are WILD

PSA…


- Ogilthorpe2

One last follow up. Oh no random internet guy comoared internet trolls to losers, im so crushed by the thought of someone who isnt me, comparing poop they wouldnt do to something negative. Wah. Many tear. Much pain. You are so so very cool how could i ever just not mold myself into being you. Please tell me what i must do to be cool in thine eyes, ya fat dink. You like the taste of your dads sweaty balls when you make out woth your mom?

Thanks for stopping by, I see that your name fits.
- Angotti

Not a troll though

Not a troll though
- Ogilthorpe2

No, not at all. We sure have some winners stop by, geez.

But Sage gets banned ... baffling after that display.

Murph was quoted at conf today that toews looks great. has the same drive and excitment he has always had to train hard and work on his game.

One last follow up. Oh no random internet guy comoared internet trolls to losers, im so crushed by the thought of someone who isnt me, comparing poop they wouldnt do to something negative. Wah. Many tear. Much pain. You are so so very cool how could i ever just not mold myself into being you. Please tell me what i must do to be cool in thine eyes, ya fat dink. You like the taste of your dads sweaty balls when you make out woth your mom?
- VonDouche

Hey there chippy. What you are missing are the numerous previous blogs where he has reviewed most of the prospects in depth already. Being that we read here consistently, we already know all of this.

https://www.hockeybuzz.co..._id=113136&blogger_id=284
https://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=113052
https://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=113079
https://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=113106

Not to mention numerous updates on individuals in the system as they are pertinent.

Try harder.

Hey there chippy. What you are missing are the numerous previous blogs where he has reviewed most of the prospects in depth already. Being that we read here consistently, we already know all of this.

https://www.hockeybuzz.co..._id=113136&blogger_id=284
https://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=113052
https://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=113079
https://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=113106

Not to mention numerous updates on individuals in the system as they are pertinent.

Try harder.
- Chunk

Lazy reading is bullpoop.

In the bin with all the other former coach references.
- Chunk

I think you mean Orville Tessier did Alpo ever coach for us?

Still lacking the physical presence in forwards.
- Scott1977

Agreed there I said Dach should take boxing lessons over this past off season.

Agreed there I said Dach should take boxing lessons over this past off season.
- rpeters01

Wouldn't hurt

Lazy reading is bullpoop.
- Ogilthorpe2

Yes. Before accusing someone of lazy writing, make sure to not lazy read. Maybe not Murphy’s law, but a good law nonetheless.

I think you mean Orville Tessier did Alpo ever coach for us?
- rpeters01

Mike Smith's favorite coach. 2000 -2001 season

how about Connely and Strome for Drouin? he announced he is coming back. Strome is 3 AAV Connelly is 3.5 , Drouin is 5.5 @ years) so basically a push if connely is buried in the AHL. if Teows is healthy and strome is here we have 12 guys that will make the opening day because they would have to pass thru waivers. that does not inlcude carpenter or connely (who would not get claimed or dont care) also that would not include kurashev, reichel, hardman,

Drouin also is more of a natural wing. Strome is more of a natural center.
- kmw4631

Drouin is not being traded for garbage. Drouin has shown ability, just not enought in results. I realize some young guys need a wake up call learned the hard way. Drouin knows he can put up points but his overall game has to be good enough. His attitude has been questioned in the past, but I say he is especially hungry to prove his ware is as a point producing, exciting player. When does Drouin, A TOP CHOICE, become a player to be in the right position to "ripen." Actually the Kotkeiniemi situation ought to "play" to his favor no matter where these two enters skate next season

Meanwhile, Strome probably cannot stick as #2 center for anyone. Connelly is a veteran maybe not fading but earns too much coin and nowadays he is pedestrian average skater. In essence both.represent garbage for a player whom remains a top skill point producing able just a bit of an enigma to get results out of Drouin

As fir the salary cap money angle, I prefer to find a way to play (keep) Drouin