You might since he would go to a contender, which means in the Nolan Allen slot in the draft, but better than someone who will be 27, and not much upside to his game.
- LAHawk

At this pace, provided we don't completely collapse over the next 65, I see us (Columbus) at pace for the 10-15 pick.

Jones is playing well points-wise and he's slick with the puck. If he can keep that up for a season or two, makes me feel less bad for giving the Jackets Boquist, our 10-15th and Sillinger (although we did get Allen).

If he was making $3 mil. yes, for $5 mil. time to move on. Better defense then when he first started, but do you see him out there ever at the end of the game to protect leads? There is a reason he doesn't get much 5 x 5 time as other forwards, and see's none in OT, because net net, he is a liability.
- LAHawk

If he continues to improve on D as much as AdB has, I keep at pretty much any price.

If he continues to improve on D as much as AdB has, I keep at pretty much any price.
- 35Tony0

Saad signed for $4.5M, so I would say between $4M and $4.5M..

Saad signed for $4.5M, so I would say between $4M and $4.5M..
- Angotti

That's a good guesstimate although I'll take Kubalik's hands over Saad's every single time.

Not for $5 mil. Mike Hoffman, who Kubalik is a poor version of signed 3 X $4.5, I wouldn't give Kubalik anything more than $4.1 which would be his qualifying offer. he is an RFA, he can go back to Prague if he doesn't like it.

He has only 1 even strength goal this year. If his only asset is his shot, why would you give him a 33% raise?
- LAHawk

Agreed like I said above.

That's a good guesstimate although I'll take Kubalik's hands over Saad's every single time.
- 35Tony0

Saad does a lot more...

If he continues to improve on D as much as AdB has, I keep at pretty much any price.
- 35Tony0

His "improvement" from where he was is a very low bar. And I would argue whatever "improvement" he made last year, he has regressed this year.

His "improvement" from where he was is a very low bar. And I would argue whatever "improvement" he made last year, he has regressed this year.
- LAHawk

Do you see max value for him by waiting until the trade deadline then?

I hope the game is on ESPN plus tonight

Do you see max value for him by waiting until the trade deadline then?
- 35Tony0

Don't know what direction the team is going to go. I would think closer to the TDL when teams are looking to bolster their roster.

I hope the game is on ESPN plus tonight
- glennjpawlak22

TNT

Barkov will not need surgery. He's week-to-week. Panthers very relieved.

I don't think he is any part of a long term solution, get an asset back and save the money.
- LAHawk

Yes but a real player not a pick. We can't afford to gamble with one of our few assets.

Yes but a real player not a pick. We can't afford to gamble with one of our few assets.
- rpeters01

No. Every draft pick now will become an impact player.

I'm starting to think PE may be right about Bettman hating the Hawks. The whole Beach investigation played out in public view - we were "entitled" to know every detail. Transparency was demanded! Now, Bob Murray leaves his job, and all is quiet about the details.

The Hawks have a new slogan, Remember The Bore!

I'm starting to think PE may be right about Bettman hating the Hawks. The whole Beach investigation played out in public view - we were "entitled" to know every detail. Transparency was demanded! Now, Bob Murray leaves his job, and all is quiet about the details.
- mohel

Nobody is filing suit against the NHL and yapping about it. Yet anyway.

I'm starting to think PE may be right about Bettman hating the Hawks. The whole Beach investigation played out in public view - we were "entitled" to know every detail. Transparency was demanded! Now, Bob Murray leaves his job, and all is quiet about the details.
- mohel

Until Rocky talks, and certainly McDonough (certainly never), and Bowman and Quenneville (possibly when they want back into the league) - we won’t have transparency, and we won’t know everything.

I don’t much care about knowing “everything” - or even much more than I know now.

But I do think (as I’ve said here before) that it would be best for Rocky and the Hawks if he and sat for questions and answered them clearly and honestly.

It would help the organization to get past this.

Until Rocky talks, and certainly McDonough (certainly never), and Bowman and Quenneville (possibly when they want back into the league) - we won’t have transparency, and we won’t know everything.

I don’t much care about knowing “everything” - or even much more than I know now.

But I do think (as I’ve said here before) that it would be best for Rocky and the Hawks if he and sat for questions and answered them clearly and honestly.

It would help the organization to get past this.
- StLBravesFan

There is no way Rocky is going to answer any questions publicly until all litigation is settled.

Until Rocky talks, and certainly McDonough (certainly never), and Bowman and Quenneville (possibly when they want back into the league) - we won’t have transparency, and we won’t know everything.

I don’t much care about knowing “everything” - or even much more than I know now.

But I do think (as I’ve said here before) that it would be best for Rocky and the Hawks if he and sat for questions and answered them clearly and honestly.

It would help the organization to get past this.
- StLBravesFan

Maybe the Hawks and McD had a non disclosure agreement (NDA) so McD won't be speaking regarding this.

The Blackhawks have hired Rob Cookson as an assistant coach and retitled Marc Crawford as associate coach.

Cookson, 60, coached under Crawford with ZSC Lions in Switzerland from 2012-2016. Also has Flames and Senators assistant coach experience.

His Senators stint (2016-2019) was also alongside Crawford.

He'll join the Hawks in Edmonton.

Kyle Davidson: "Rob’s extensive NHL experience will complement our staff immediately. It’s his fresh perspective, however, that will really benefit the team as we work on this transition."

Blackhawks on the ice for morning skate in Seattle.

Brandon Hagel is on the ice in a normal black sweater.

Blackhawks lines in morning skate:

DeBrincat-Dach-Kane
Kubalik-Toews-Khaira
Borgstrom-Strome-Gaudette
Kurashev-Carpenter-Johnson
Hagel

de Haan-Seth Jones
McCabe-Murphy
Stillman-Gustafsson
Caleb Jones

I don’t see Hardman here.

I'm starting to think PE may be right about Bettman hating the Hawks. The whole Beach investigation played out in public view - we were "entitled" to know every detail. Transparency was demanded! Now, Bob Murray leaves his job, and all is quiet about the details.
- mohel

What about the Pittsburg Penguins scandal, now we find out the team was sold. I bet if that was in the public eye the new owner would have run away.

Frpm Freidman's 31 thoughts

20. There are some interviews from a few weeks ago I updated and wanted to include. The first was with interim Chicago GM Kyle Davidson. I was struck by Davidson’s confidence during his introductory media conference. Normally, interim hirings step gently, tiptoeing into the news cycle. Not Davidson, and I wondered if he believed he might permanently keep the job.

“Nothing I’ve been told is to that extent,” he replied. “I have been granted full autonomy, authority and confidence from Danny and Rocky (Wirtz). I do have the internal belief that I have what it takes to take over (during such a difficult time). That’s the approach I’ve taken personally. I’m going to do the job as if it is mine. If I didn’t, I’d be doing a disservice to our team and organization. I’m going to learn what needs to be learned, and in good time, do what needs to be acted upon. Trust your gut, trust your instincts, believe in yourself.” Have you always had that self-confidence? “Developing the experience to share my opinion and make my stances known happened over time. (When I arrived in) Nov. 2010, it was all about learning and finding my way. Where can I be most useful? You grow in confidence as you gain insight. There’s a point you feel you come into your own. But you don’t know how big a role you can play until time comes. I feel comfortable with where I’m at, that I can execute.”

21. Davidson did not want to discuss what changes we will see in the organization in the aftermath of the Kyle Beach investigation. “That’s something I will leave to ownership and that leadership group,” he answered. “Those changes will be rolled out in a formal setting; specific announcements of the steps being taken.” As for how he leads during this time, Davidson replied, “We are still processing what happened. It’s not something that goes away in days or weeks. You have to give people their space. But we are in the middle of a season, so other people in the organization are working on the fallout and repercussions -- while I will be dealing with the roster and what is going on on the ice.”

22. Okay, the roster. Dylan Strome scored his first goal of the season in the Blackhawks’ last game, a 2-1 victory over Arizona. He played five of 12 games under Jeremy Colliton, averaging 13:37. He’s played all three under Derek King, averaging 11:17 (a double-minor against the Coyotes kept him to 8:51 that game). In prior trade talks, they were looking for a prospect or a draft pick in exchange. At some point, there will have to be a Marc-Andre Fleury decision. “It’s hard to describe where anyone is, because we’ve given them a blank slate -- completely wiped away,” Davidson said. “Let Derek King find his way. It’s way too premature to draw conclusions with any one player. In the near term, and maybe over several months, too, I really want to evaluate on and off the ice. The future environment off-ice extremely is important to me, it’s integral to the success we eventually have. You don’t fully grasp what you have until you are there and get information. I have to figure out what I believe is the best from that knowledge.