Or maybe he’s just not very good? Good riddance. Had to move on. Sold high when they needed to before he became an anchor and a complete bust. Wish him the best
- SteveRain

We'll see, but I've seen this before complaining about Teuvos attitude blah blah blah, ends up being a really (frank)ing good hockey player

This should make for an interesting off-season with the Blackhawks.

via GIPHY

When will Colton be dealt now?
- DarthKane

You never know. He may be the better player.

Anybody have Wizs link for the draft

This should make for an interesting off-season with the Blackhawks.

via GIPHY

- DarthKane

It is something to behold. Right or wrong, this can’t be faulted for proceeding in half-measures. This is all in.

Anybody have Wizs link for the draft
- BetweenTheDots

https://www.lines.com/nhl/drafts

https://www.lines.com/nhl/drafts
- Revco38

Thank you

I hope finds it but he’s destined for 3rd line minutes.
- SteveRain

On the Habs? Doubtful at this point. Habs have Suzuki and Dvorak then nothing else.

Dvorak sucks.

You never know. He may be the better player.
- boilermaker100

He might be the 1LW this year at the rate this is going.

Well the site back up!

I am so happy.

I love both these kids.

Go back a half dozen or so blogs where I was talking Kevin Kochinski
he has great new bend a great stretch pass and great feet speed, and hr is going to get a lot bigger..
My profile
Kevin Kochinski
Not much flash to his game, but flash in his balance, skating, decision-making, stick and maneuverability. Plays a much larger than he is. He does have a long core, and is able to eat up ice with excellent range, with under-rated decision-making. Has a strong snap shot, but so far has not strayed from playing a more safeguard defensive position, less willing to try to go in for the kill.Has an excellent knee bend to shorten his strides to create outstanding footwork in small areas. Displays an active stick and will reach in and steal pucks from opposing forwards. Perfectly times his pinches, with quick jumps up & in, and then back out. Has excellent four way footwork. Always plays until the end, staying with plays until the whistle. Regularly drops into the high slot as a option to forwards looking to get rid of passes quicker than they thought they would need to. Finished second among Dub defenders in assists. The knock is that many are third assists, and he defers shooting a lot and playing conservatively as an attacker at this point, but he has all the details of his position in place. Is a terrific on stop/start, and wastes no movement and is a guy with great timing on his puck grabs, passes, and gap closings. Some think he has all the things in his NHL toolkit to run a power play and attack, but are waiting for more physicality. I think he can save that for the bigs, because he will be there sooner than later.

But lil Frankie Nazar well he is 187 pounds and growing and a quick twitch fast fast fast player
Frankie Nazar
USA development team player who can play center or wing at a high level. He is an excellent skater who has excellent speed on the forecheck and pressures puck carriers with how quickly he takes away space and time from them when he suddenly jumps up on them. Undersized Frankie Nazar is not only 200 feet fast, he is lighting quick, creative and radiates effort-wise. Like many successful Team USA developed forwards who end up with long NHL careers, he simply isn’t all that big. He settled in as a natural centre, but is be able to play any position on any line. Has top offensive hockey IQ and magic hands. Constantly around the puck.  He will either hold pucks to create time and space for his wingers get open, or makes quicks feeds no one sees coming while in full flight. He can dial things up or slow them down, due to his tremendously quick feet and ability to change direction so quickly. He does things you can’t teach at top gear. If he loses the puck by one of his many risky moves, he goes and gets it back. Makes more than his share of risky plays that aren’t necessary with better puck management. He controls the puck while in constant motion, and make your jaw drop when he dishes it at top speed perfectly. A guy who plays. Committed to the University of Michigan.

they got two really fast players

Anybody have Wizs link for the draft
- BetweenTheDots

Forget this year go read next years by clicking on the names...

I will come back after I finish posting this day and try and talk about the guys left for us at 38 and 39 tomorrow.

I am excited.

@RyanMSantourian
Replying to @reporterchris
Most teams: trade old players to rebuild
Blackhawks: trade young players to rebuild


I was not a big Kirby fan, but I at least wanted to what he could do under a real coach.
- pdx2ord

There is more to it....he must have wanted out.

Im gonna say pretty strong work. Very happy with the picks and the chaos.

Good start to the KD reign.

Im gonna say pretty strong work. Very happy with the picks and the chaos.

Good start to the KD reign.

On the Habs? Doubtful at this point. Habs have Suzuki and Dvorak then nothing else.

Dvorak sucks.
- Elbows15

As a future building block? He was sold high as he was way more questions than answers. He’s a winger. Maybe this is his wake up call to ramp up his game.

When will Colton be dealt now?
- DarthKane

when the TB Lightning are in the running for one of the four generational guys in next years draft

https://www.lines.com/nhl/drafts/2023
please after Tv go here and click on the 2023 prospects names

This is the start of the sell off
Agree or disagree commitment is clarity

No turning back

More moves to follow including 88 & maybe Jones

We'll see, but I've seen this before complaining about Teuvos attitude blah blah blah, ends up being a really (frank)ing good hockey player
- BetweenTheDots

Apples vs oranges

Teuvo was the cherry to take a bad Bickell contract in a contender window.

This is a kid who was sold high as some
Of us begged them to do before he became valueless for a team eying towards its future.

Forget this year go read next years by clicking on the names...

I will come back after I finish posting this day and try and talk about the guys left for us at 38 and 39 tomorrow.

I am excited.
- wiz1901

Already read it, thanks

He wasn't lying wants to get faster, but i like hearing how quick these 2 are.

Well the site back up!

I am so happy.

I love both these kids.

Go back a half dozen or so blogs where I was talking Kevin Kochinski
he has great new bend a great stretch pass and great feet speed, and hr is going to get a lot bigger..
My profile
Kevin Kochinski
Not much flash to his game, but flash in his balance, skating, decision-making, stick and maneuverability. Plays a much larger than he is. He does have a long core, and is able to eat up ice with excellent range, with under-rated decision-making. Has a strong snap shot, but so far has not strayed from playing a more safeguard defensive position, less willing to try to go in for the kill.Has an excellent knee bend to shorten his strides to create outstanding footwork in small areas. Displays an active stick and will reach in and steal pucks from opposing forwards. Perfectly times his pinches, with quick jumps up & in, and then back out. Has excellent four way footwork. Always plays until the end, staying with plays until the whistle. Regularly drops into the high slot as a option to forwards looking to get rid of passes quicker than they thought they would need to. Finished second among Dub defenders in assists. The knock is that many are third assists, and he defers shooting a lot and playing conservatively as an attacker at this point, but he has all the details of his position in place. Is a terrific on stop/start, and wastes no movement and is a guy with great timing on his puck grabs, passes, and gap closings. Some think he has all the things in his NHL toolkit to run a power play and attack, but are waiting for more physicality. I think he can save that for the bigs, because he will be there sooner than later.

But lil Frankie Nazar well he is 187 pounds and growing and a quick twitch fast fast fast player
Frankie Nazar
USA development team player who can play center or wing at a high level. He is an excellent skater who has excellent speed on the forecheck and pressures puck carriers with how quickly he takes away space and time from them when he suddenly jumps up on them. Undersized Frankie Nazar is not only 200 feet fast, he is lighting quick, creative and radiates effort-wise. Like many successful Team USA developed forwards who end up with long NHL careers, he simply isn’t all that big. He settled in as a natural centre, but is be able to play any position on any line. Has top offensive hockey IQ and magic hands. Constantly around the puck.  He will either hold pucks to create time and space for his wingers get open, or makes quicks feeds no one sees coming while in full flight. He can dial things up or slow them down, due to his tremendously quick feet and ability to change direction so quickly. He does things you can’t teach at top gear. If he loses the puck by one of his many risky moves, he goes and gets it back. Makes more than his share of risky plays that aren’t necessary with better puck management. He controls the puck while in constant motion, and make your jaw drop when he dishes it at top speed perfectly. A guy who plays. Committed to the University of Michigan.

they got two really fast players
- wiz1901

Kochinski will help those longing for Gus.

Wow, that Dach trade crashed HockeyBuzz for a hour.

Anyway a LHD in Korchinski and a RHC in Nazar have been drafted at #7 and #13. See you guys on the United Center ice in 4 or 5 years, about the 1/2 mark of the rebuild.
- boilermaker100

In 3 years we'll be talking about how they were busts.

Dallas just added Eric Cernak

Im gonna say pretty strong work. Very happy with the picks and the chaos.

Good start to the KD reign.
- fattybeef

Today has been a disaster for the KD reign. He will be gone within 3 years and it will start all over again.

Welcome to being a Buffalo Hawks fan.

Korchinski was a reach. Nazar was fine but he is 3-4 years away.

Just remember that this league is dominated by guys who are pick in the first round.

In 3 years we'll be talking about how they were busts.
- breadbag

Neither will be here in 3 years. Korchinski still has much work to do and will be back in juniors, as he should be since he just turned 18. He won't eligible to play in the A for two seasons.