That’s fine, but if he can be resigned reasonably he’s also a useful guy to keep around even if he can’t replicate this past season. Plays the game the right way and pretty well respected by all accounts.

My point was mostly that you weren’t getting a 1st for him and not likely a 2nd, so he stood his ground instead of just taking a 3rd rd pick which I’ve read around here we have lots of.
- HawkintheD

Yeah, I don't think Slaggert will ever sniff 31 goals in an NHL season.

His 3rd team might have a player if he can do one of those things at a NHL level.
- Elbows15

We'll know by how KD handles him.

We'll know by how KD handles him.

- rpeters01

No, we’ll see how Korchinski does by how Korchinski develops himself. If Korchinski decides to learn and play defense properly. If Korchinski gets more backbone and plays harder and more physically. It’s up to KD to give him opportunities, it’s up to Korchinski to take advantage of those opportunities.

No, we’ll see how Korchinski does by how Korchinski develops himself. If Korchinski decides to learn and play defense properly. If Korchinski gets more backbone and plays harder and more physically. It’s up to KD to give him opportunities, it’s up to Korchinski to take advantage of those opportunities.
- paulr

Stop removing reasons to female dog about KD. Killjoy.

I’m not really keying on him, but Jones has gotten eaten up by both Jarvis and Stankhoven a number of times tonight. Seems he can’t handle the little guys tonight.

Has there been any word on when Kantserov will be available to come to Chicago? I’m guessing the Hawks will have to compensate his team.

Has there been any word on when Kantserov will be available to come to Chicago? I’m guessing the Hawks will have to compensate his team.
- paulr

All reports were that he was going to play out next season in the KHL then plans on coming over.

All reports were that he was going to play out next season in the KHL then plans on coming over.
- Chunk

The 26/27 training camp is going to be very interesting.

The 26/27 training camp is going to be very interesting.
- paulr

Indeed it will. So many high potential prospects. KD’s gonna have to figure out which ones he can keep.

Indeed it will. So many high potential prospects. KD’s gonna have to figure out which ones he can keep.
- Chunk

Competition will sort em out.

I’m not really keying on him, but Jones has gotten eaten up by both Jarvis and Stankhoven a number of times tonight. Seems he can’t handle the little guys tonight.
- Chunk

mikkola has been carrying his ass

Kotkaniemi is just the gift that keeps on giving for the Canes, what an awful RFA signing

I’m not really keying on him, but Jones has gotten eaten up by both Jarvis and Stankhoven a number of times tonight. Seems he can’t handle the little guys tonight.
- Chunk

How can this be only "big guys" are worth drafting?

How can this be only "big guys" are worth drafting?
- rpeters01

Big players with great hands ,high hockey IQ ,play with a edge , big compete level., go to the dirty areas in front of the net . Sign me up .

I know they are going on and on about Barkov, but damn this game comes down to the little things, what the hell is Orlov doing giving up inside position?

Congrats to Florida getting by the pretenders

Barkov is in the Toews and Bergeron mold, that’s one big dude I’ll take on my team.

I know they are going on and on about Barkov, but damn this game comes down to the little things, what the hell is Orlov doing giving up inside position?

Congrats to Florida getting by the pretenders
- BetweenTheDots

Bullpoop slashing call on Benny making it an interesting 6 v 4

Kotkaniemi is just the gift that keeps on giving for the Canes, what an awful RFA signing
- BetweenTheDots

Brutal. Had the puck on his blade wide open net and was a deer in headlights

SETH JONES is going to the Stanley Cup! Wow! And how about that throw-away defenseman going to his third cup in a row! Go Forsling!

SETH JONES is going to the Stanley Cup! Wow! And how about that throw-away defenseman going to his third cup in a row!
- bjphawkfan

Orlov had a horrible series.

12 years ago today. My man Seabs!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1cVmhPlmBM

Big players with great hands, high hockey IQ ,play with a edge , big compete level., go to the dirty areas in front of the net . Sign me up .
- oldduffman

In the back of my mind, I have a Hawk loyalist area.
The more I see Frondell's play, the more I appreciate how well rounded he is.
He's solid specimen, and the offense is a nice addition to all the stuff he does besides.

He is agile strong and he can surprise with his checks too.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsAVAlxSjJc

You tell me why you count him out at slot three.

In the back of my mind, I have a Hawk loyalist area.
The more I see Frondell's play, the more I appreciate how well rounded he is.
He's solid specimen, and the offense is a nice addition to all the stuff he does besides.

He is agile strong and he can surprise with his checks too.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsAVAlxSjJc

You tell me why you count him out at slot three.
- wiz1901

I honestly can't, him or O'brien.

In the back of my mind, I have a Hawk loyalist area.
The more I see Frondell's play, the more I appreciate how well rounded he is.
He's solid specimen, and the offense is a nice addition to all the stuff he does besides.

He is agile strong and he can surprise with his checks too.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsAVAlxSjJc

You tell me why you count him out at slot three.
- wiz1901

By many accounts Frondell’s skating is very similar to Martone’s.

Unless Misa drops I see Hagens, Martone or an outside chance for Desnoyers.

By many accounts Frondell’s skating is very similar to Martone’s.

Unless Misa drops I see Hagens, Martone or an outside chance for Desnoyers.
- paulr

Considering there is still this much debate, and seemingly about 5 or 6 legitimate options for the Hawks at #3, does it really matter who they pick? They should be getting a top flight player who at worst will be a solid middle six and at best a top line player.

These are the comps I've heard for some of these guys:
Prime Corey Perry/Tkachuk bros
Bergeron/Toews
Monohan/Suzuki/Horvat
Jack Hughes
Getzlaf

I don't think anyone would be upset with any of those options. This pick is not going to make or break this team. It should add another strong piece, but the Hawks already have plenty of potential.

This is also kind of why I keep wondering if the Hawks use it to trade for an established player.