He's listed at 6-2 176 lbs. Dude, eat a couple burgers!
- Chunk

All he has to do is hang out with me, he’ll put on some weight. A beef sandwich here, a couple of tacos there…

Yo totem, the Memorial Cup starts rd 3 tonight. Have your eye on any particular series? Saginaw is going up against powerhouse London, hope Parekh can play so we can see him and D!ckenson head to head.

Prince George plays a fun brand, they go up against Portland. Both series start tonight.

Yup. Signed in April of last year. If you go to the CapFriendly website and scroll to the bottom of the Blackhawks page, they have a list of non-roster players that are signed, but not on the big club.

Edit: I just noticed he joined the Icehogs.
- Chunk

Hayes looked good last series. Kid's game looks very mature. Head up, game is slow for him, doing a lotta dishin, on the PK and PP, had the look, was dangerous often in a mature way. And he has a very good shot...... Came to Soo during the yr and is wearing a letter.

Am more excited about him now than I was before the series v Saginaw.

Yo totem, the Memorial Cup starts rd 3 tonight. Have your eye on any particular series? Saginaw is going up against powerhouse London, hope Parekh can play so we can see him and D!ckenson head to head.

Prince George plays a fun brand, they go up against Portland. Both series start tonight.
- Mr Ricochet

Actually, thanks for the reminder, wanted to watch some of that... Saginaw vs. London has Parekh and D!ckinson. Hope Parekh is back, have only seen one of his games, haven't seen the speed and jump from him yet that everyone talks about. Sennecke is there in the Oshawa series too.

Prince George is fun to watch, Paraczak is a favorite, I am starting to like Becher as a possible older mid round choice in this draft.

Thanks for the back and forth.
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- stevefrmglencoe

I saw the Vlasic signing and my first thought was, very nice, for both player and club. Read around a bit and that was verified..... Although I disagree with you on the deal I appreciate you bringing up some points I had not thought of. Very helpful to me as contracts are the last on my list to understand/follow but admit the way KD nuances/manipulates the cap (hope he's learing from LVG and from his cat seat during the StanBowPops&McD era) could make or break success. .... So, keep on posting, Steve.

But as far as the term and dollars for Vlasic I like that KD his happy with hitting doubles instead of swingin from his heals lookin for a grand slam. Don't fool, if a Vlasic at 22 yrs old wants 6 yrs without an idiot number attached to it be damn happy about it is how I see it.

They can extend him when the time comes but in the mean time you have a helluva player at 22 yrs old, and he's now a happy hockey player, inked for 6 yrs. That's good.

Actually, thanks for the reminder, wanted to watch some of that... Saginaw vs. London has Parekh and D!ckinson. Hope Parekh is back, have only seen one of his games, haven't seen the speed and jump from him yet that everyone talks about. Sennecke is there in the Oshawa series too.

Prince George is fun to watch, Paraczak is a favorite, I am starting to like Becher as a possible older mid round choice in this draft.
- totem

No, Parekh is not right. I saw him maybe 10 times in the regular season and could tell after a few shifts in the playoffs he ain't right. What you're seeing right now is not at all a good representation of the kid.

I remember you posting about Paraczak early in the season. Nice catch, and I agree kid has some game......

If you're watching any of the U-18 Worlds make sure to check out 2025 draft eligible kids Dman Schaefer and forward Jordan Spence for Canada. Both play for Erie and I watched almost all of the series v Saginaw, who bumped them. But Scheafer and Spence really stood out in that series as 17 yr olds!!. ..........And McKenna too (Bedard's cousin?) and of course 2025 draft eligible Hagens for USA. Kid will be in the running for top pick that yr. Crazy vision/IQ and he's stout.

Yup. Signed in April of last year. If you go to the CapFriendly website and scroll to the bottom of the Blackhawks page, they have a list of non-roster players that are signed, but not on the big club.

Edit: I just noticed he joined the Icehogs.
- Chunk

Perhaps Hayes gets in some AHL playoffs, and Ludwinski as well..They are more accomplished in their development but I have reservations if Lardis OR Misiak get into any gamed. The zicehogs open playoffs tonight vs Grand Rapids (Detroit Red Wings affiliate). Icehogs I believe are better
.I hope they do not play Milwaukee in second round though. That would be a tough match up

Yo totem, the Memorial Cup starts rd 3 tonight. Have your eye on any particular series? Saginaw is going up against powerhouse London, hope Parekh can play so we can see him and D!ckenson head to head.

Prince George plays a fun brand, they go up against Portland. Both series start tonight.
- Mr Ricochet

It’s not the memorial cup, it’s the OHL playoffs. The memorial cup is a four team championship of the WHL champs, the OHL champs and the QMJHL champs along with the team hosting it.

It’s not the memorial cup, it’s the OHL playoffs. The memorial cup is a four team championship of the WHL champs, the OHL champs and the QMJHL champs along with the team hosting it.
- paulr

Not called Memorial Cup until the 3 leagues crown a champ? Makes sense...... Thanks for the heads up.

Saginaw @ London in Game 1 of the Conference Finals, Thru 1 period1-0, SAG. No Parekh but the Spirit looked better than any game I've seen them play this yr... Fine game for the fan, wide open.

Totem, you have a thought on D!ckenson? Kid is poised, big time. Can flat out skate at 6ft 3in and he uses his size/strength. Dictates a lot of the play. Very interesting prospect.

Not called Memorial Cup until the 3 leagues crown a champ? Makes sense...... Thanks for the heads up.

Saginaw @ London in Game 1 of the Conference Finals, Thru 1 period1-0, SAG. No Parekh but the Spirit looked better than any game I've seen them play this yr... Fine game for the fan, wide open.

Totem, you have a thought on D!ckenson? Kid is poised, big time. Can flat out skate at 6ft 3in and he uses his size/strength. Dictates a lot of the play. Very interesting prospect.
- Mr Ricochet

Definitely noticed his speed on the power play rush. Looks like a good playmaker and runs the point on PP.

Switching over to the Q for a period to take a look at R. Boilard, Baie-Comeau. Wiz currently has him at our #62, only saw him once when he had the 2G in the prospect game.

Thanks Chunk,for the information on Hayes.

Maybe more just might well be the case. Most good outlet or ozone passes by any of the defensemen are going nowhere. Once some decent forwards are on the roster I’m hoping to see Vlasic, Korbustsky, Kaiser and other young defenders get rewarded for their efforts.

I’m hoping Korchinski puts some time in the gym this summer. I think allot of his shortcomings, especially defensively, are directly a result of a lack of strength. I think a stronger Korchinski who’s more confident physically will have great chance at making the Hawks out of camp. It also won’t hurt if there’s complement of better forwards on the roster.
- paulr

A pass first player with not a lot of options to pass to isn't a great combination either.

I think strength is part of it - I think the other factor is the speed of the game and margin for error. A lot for him and even Bedard to unpack for the next year. Hopefully most of these guys are staying in Chicago this summer and can push each other a bit, especially in the weight room.

D!ckinson nice rush opens up the net for London to get the lead goal. Speed and moves are impressive.

D!ckinson nice rush opens up the net for London to get the lead goal. Speed and moves are impressive.
- totem

He’s pretty impressive.

Keep your eye in Buium. The true freshman was outstanding as NCAA champ Denver's #1 Dman. Have to believe he really jumped up a lotta boards with his NCAA tournament play..... Kid controlled play as an 18 yr o;d vs 2-22-23 yr olds!!

Near elite skater, excellent in his end and has a Josi look to him with the puck Really high IQ, great reads in all 3 zones and the feet hands to make those reads pay... Not a peep outs me if they draft Levshunov, D!ckson, Buium, Parekh, Eiserman or Lindstrom.

But, unless they see Lindstrom or Eiserman as near can't misses IMO they go with a premium position and a probable #1 Dman at that.
- Mr Ricochet

It's encouraging that they should get a very good NHL player even if they end up picking 4th or whatever and that there are options. This draft seems a bit deeper than maybe people were expecting or is that just a factor of the very tall potential unicorn defenders?

I’m watching Canada in the Hlinka cup. Iginla looks very good. Ryder Ritchie and Henry Mews also look really good, if either slips out of the first round they’d look good in a Hawk jersey.
- paulr

If you are watching live, you are watching the World Junior U-18, because the Hlinka happens in late August.

Really nice looks in the U-18 at kids going in the first round this year.

No, Parekh is not right. I saw him maybe 10 times in the regular season and could tell after a few shifts in the playoffs he ain't right. What you're seeing right now is not at all a good representation of the kid.

I remember you posting about Paraczak early in the season. Nice catch, and I agree kid has some game......

If you're watching any of the U-18 Worlds make sure to check out 2025 draft eligible kids Dman Schaefer and forward Jordan Spence for Canada. Both play for Erie and I watched almost all of the series v Saginaw, who bumped them. But Scheafer and Spence really stood out in that series as 17 yr olds!!. ..........And McKenna too (Bedard's cousin?) and of course 2025 draft eligible Hagens for USA. Kid will be in the running for top pick that yr. Crazy vision/IQ and he's stout.
- Mr Ricochet

Betsy's cousin by marriage.

Yeah I already moved Spence up on my board for next year. I like his demeanor, play and edge.

I cannot fathom what KD would offer and what would sway another GM to swap first round picks. And if KD has a trade partner willing to dance, would thus be a conditional trade? Meaning if the player Chicago wants is actually available

How far would a Caton or Lindstrom fall? Or a dman fall?
- jhawk59

Just did a sim lottery where Calgary won lol.

Teams with a young core trying to shake things up may be willing to defer talent another year. Think Ottawa, New Jersey, Buffalo. So the Hawks would either swap picks this year or offer Toronto's first + a 2nd for next year perhaps. Maybe a Kurashev or Reichel moves that needle but then you're playing the devil you know game.

Seth Jones would make sense in Ottawa or Seattle (would be a very Toronto move - see below). Again, not sure if that is actually helpful at the end of the day but they don't have a lot of other chips other than draft capital. Though perhaps they'd be interested in someone like Del Mastro or Kaiser who look about NHL ready and only one probably plays in NHL next year. Philips may intrigue some teams. Allen may be close.

Also moving Jones doesn't accomplish them becoming more competitive unless they sign someone like Pesce but that doesn't really move the needle offensively unless Korchinski takes a massive step forward.

Depending on San Jose's time table, and if they want quantity or quality, maybe they'd swap 14 for 19 for an additional second or someone like Philips.

Detroit probably wants NHL players. Probably a place Kurashev would make sense but again you play the devil you know kinda game and if this past year was a for real thing then out come the pitch forks. Seems like they have a lot of younger guys ready to break in on the blue line so I'd suspect Detroit wants younger forward help.

Toronto will be interesting. They desperately need a number one defender and competent defenders in general. Their blue line is atrocious but other than Marner, who apparently I'm the only person here that would excite, there probably isn't much of a NHL trade available there and they don't have a lot of assets.

But at the end of the day most teams aren't trading down it's going to be for a NHL player and the Hawks don't have a lot to offer there this year. But I guess we'll see.

It's encouraging that they should get a very good NHL player even if they end up picking 4th or whatever and that there are options.

This draft seems a bit deeper than maybe people were expecting or is that just a factor of the very tall potential unicorn defenders?
- fattybeef

The top has one guy;


There is a strong 12-13. after that....

then there is a 80 players that are really good prospects, most needing long term developmental time, and I see this as an excellent draft and the last of the covid era "delayed result"players.

You all know I love Michael Hage, but this draft has guys teams are gonna love and select in those first three rounds that are gonna round out and maybe more than one will be special.

It's just after watching so much of them there seem more positives than negatives. It is a good year to have seven picks in the top 72 players.

Let's find some gold and then win the silver.

Five prospects - all firwards - have joined Rockford for the playoffs. G Hayes Savoie And Pharand are the most recent newbies

Just did a sim lottery where Calgary won lol.

Teams with a young core trying to shake things up may be willing to defer talent another year. Think Ottawa, New Jersey, Buffalo. So the Hawks would either swap picks this year or offer Toronto's first + a 2nd for next year perhaps. Maybe a Kurashev or Reichel moves that needle but then you're playing the devil you know game.

Seth Jones would make sense in Ottawa or Seattle (would be a very Toronto move - see below). Again, not sure if that is actually helpful at the end of the day but they don't have a lot of other chips other than draft capital. Though perhaps they'd be interested in someone like Del Mastro or Kaiser who look about NHL ready and only one probably plays in NHL next year. Philips may intrigue some teams. Allen may be close.

Also moving Jones doesn't accomplish them becoming more competitive unless they sign someone like Pesce but that doesn't really move the needle offensively unless Korchinski takes a massive step forward.

Depending on San Jose's time table, and if they want quantity or quality, maybe they'd swap 14 for 19 for an additional second or someone like Philips.

Detroit probably wants NHL players. Probably a place Kurashev would make sense but again you play the devil you know kinda game and if this past year was a for real thing then out come the pitch forks. Seems like they have a lot of younger guys ready to break in on the blue line so I'd suspect Detroit wants younger forward help.

Toronto will be interesting. They desperately need a number one defender and competent defenders in general. Their blue line is atrocious but other than Marner, who apparently I'm the only person here that would excite, there probably isn't much of a NHL trade available there and they don't have a lot of assets.

But at the end of the day most teams aren't trading down it's going to be for a NHL player and the Hawks don't have a lot to offer there this year. But I guess we'll see.
- fattybeef

If Utah is looking to make a move up, maybe they would go for Jonrs. They do not have one NHL D man under contract next year, and their unsigned UFA’s/RFA’s do not scream as top pairing D men.

If you are watching live, you are watching the World Junior U-18, because the Hlinka happens in late August.

Really nice looks in the U-18 at kids going in the first round this year.
- wiz1901

Sorry my mistake the IIHF U18 tournament. Too bad most of the top junior players aren’t there.

Just did a sim lottery where Calgary won lol.

Teams with a young core trying to shake things up may be willing to defer talent another year. Think Ottawa, New Jersey, Buffalo. So the Hawks would either swap picks this year or offer Toronto's first + a 2nd for next year perhaps. Maybe a Kurashev or Reichel moves that needle but then you're playing the devil you know game.

Seth Jones would make sense in Ottawa or Seattle (would be a very Toronto move - see below). Again, not sure if that is actually helpful at the end of the day but they don't have a lot of other chips other than draft capital. Though perhaps they'd be interested in someone like Del Mastro or Kaiser who look about NHL ready and only one probably plays in NHL next year. Philips may intrigue some teams. Allen may be close.

Also moving Jones doesn't accomplish them becoming more competitive unless they sign someone like Pesce but that doesn't really move the needle offensively unless Korchinski takes a massive step forward.

Depending on San Jose's time table, and if they want quantity or quality, maybe they'd swap 14 for 19 for an additional second or someone like Philips.

Detroit probably wants NHL players. Probably a place Kurashev would make sense but again you play the devil you know kinda game and if this past year was a for real thing then out come the pitch forks. Seems like they have a lot of younger guys ready to break in on the blue line so I'd suspect Detroit wants younger forward help.

Toronto will be interesting. They desperately need a number one defender and competent defenders in general. Their blue line is atrocious but other than Marner, who apparently I'm the only person here that would excite, there probably isn't much of a NHL trade available there and they don't have a lot of assets.

But at the end of the day most teams aren't trading down it's going to be for a NHL player and the Hawks don't have a lot to offer there this year. But I guess we'll see.
- fattybeef

This is why I don’t want to see Marner in Chicago. He’s a great point producer, he’s an excellent two way guy who can defend and kill penalties. Then the playoffs come and he’s terrified. I want a guy who wants to fight for the puck not run scared. He does it every year when the game gets physical. Matthews isn’t much better. He had a good game two, he was somewhat physical and scored and amazing goal, and in the last game was a ghost.

https://youtu.be/WdV1Y9gmKB8?si=xxxJyGCHi2zRoF79

Sorry my mistake the IIHF U18 tournament. Too bad most of the top junior players aren’t there.
- paulr

You have to split time between this and CHL playoffs and graduate to the Memorial Cup.

It is getting t be fun with the first 16 picks about to be sorted soon.

Prince George wins 5-0 over Portland. Paraczak 1G, 1A, Becher 1G.

PG is playing their backup goalie, Joshua Ravensbergen (2025 eligible). Not sure if he is expected to amount to anything, but he is solid every time I watch. Tall, right hand catch, calm, balanced, and aggressive on coming out to cut down the angle. Will be interesting to follow next year.

https://www.eliteprospect...17695/joshua-ravensbergen