I don't see the Blackhawks making a trade for a defenseman or goalie, they already got their goalie with the Jones trade

We lack forwards, i think Bedard and Frondell will be top 6 guys. I think Nazar will be a cross of Hagel and Point. So 3 maybe 4 forward spots to fill? Going into the 4th year of the rebuild that's pretty damn good
- BetweenTheDots

I think they’ll make a deal for a veteran d-man to play every 3rd or 4th game. It would be unfair to play too many young d-men.

I think they’ll make a deal for a veteran d-man to play every 3rd or 4th game. It would be unfair to play too many young d-men.
- DarthKane

I guess what i mean is not a premium defenseman. A player that will cost you premium picks.

I don't see the Blackhawks making a trade for a defenseman or goalie, they already got their goalie with the Jones trade

We lack forwards, i think Bedard and Frondell will be top 6 guys. I think Nazar will be a cross of Hagel and Point. So 3 maybe 4 forward spots to fill? Going into the 4th year of the rebuild that's pretty damn good
- BetweenTheDots

Are you talking about this year, or as we move forward? They have 2-3 forward spots to figure out this year, and they have four vets on expiring contracts (and I can't seek them bringing back any of them unless Burakovsky just goes off). I'm not sure I'd write anyone's name in ink for the roster next year. I think it'll be a feeling out period for the next couple of years to figure out which guys cut it and which ones they deem moveable.

And it starts. The CHGO clowns are starting to question if KFC needs to be canned. Does anyone know if this guy is Steve from Mopeville?

https://youtube.com/short...gpYVE?si=HA_VYp4fgj6G3G55

And it starts. The CHGO clowns are starting to question if KFC needs to be canned. Does anyone know if this guy is Steve from Mopeville?

https://youtube.com/short...gpYVE?si=HA_VYp4fgj6G3G55
- paulr

They don't seem to be too happy

Just realized McTavish is an RFA. So no trade or offer sheet from Kyle.

And it starts. The CHGO clowns are starting to question if KFC needs to be canned. Does anyone know if this guy is Steve from Mopeville?

https://youtube.com/short...gpYVE?si=HA_VYp4fgj6G3G55
- paulr

Entertaining... all of these 'great hockey minds' - completely oblivious to the additional dollar flexibility that higher caps allow other teams - it as if calculations all happen in some bubble where other teams' financial situation doesn't matter or count.

I hear that slapping on a pair of skates, padding up, and getting out on a rink, is a decent way to work through unrequited aggression. Or any other full on activity, apart from sitting on one's ass in front of a mic.

Entertaining... all of these 'great hockey minds' - completely oblivious to the additional dollar flexibility that higher caps allow other teams - it as if calculations all happen in some bubble where other teams' financial situation doesn't matter or count.

I hear that slapping on a pair of skates, padding up, and getting out on a rink, is a decent way to work through unrequited aggression. Or any other full on activity, apart from sitting on one's ass in front of a mic.

- SC116

imo this season will tell us more in what direction the Hawks are moving in. Most of the lineup, if no other additions are made, will comprise 25 years old or younger in the lineup. Ok let the kids play let's see the draft and Scouting hard work on the ice and evaluate from there. On another note saw this trade proposal the other day , not mine, kk and 4th from Carolina for reichel.

imo this season will tell us more in what direction the Hawks are moving in. Most of the lineup, if no other additions are made, will comprise 25 years old or younger in the lineup. Ok let the kids play let's see the draft and Scouting hard work on the ice and evaluate from there. On another note saw this trade proposal the other day , not mine, kk and 4th from Carolina for reichel.
- Scott1977

Carolina really needs a 2nd line center. KK is currently filling that role (even though he is more a 3rd line center). Trading him for Reichel really leaves them with a bigger hole down the middle. They also are $10 mil under the cap so no need to shed Salary. Dont see them making this trade not why hawks would make it.

imo this season will tell us more in what direction the Hawks are moving in. Most of the lineup, if no other additions are made, will comprise 25 years old or younger in the lineup. Ok let the kids play let's see the draft and Scouting hard work on the ice and evaluate from there. On another note saw this trade proposal the other day , not mine, kk and 4th from Carolina for reichel.
- Scott1977

Carolina gets that, what does Chicago get?

Carolina gets that, what does Chicago get?
- paulr

I think the KK is Kotkaniemi

I think the KK is meaning JK for Kotkaniemi. That'sthe only thingthatmakes sense for me.
- tvetter

Carolina really needs a 2nd line center. KK is currently filling that role (even though he is more a 3rd line center). Trading him for Reichel really leaves them with a bigger hole down the middle. They also are $10 mil under the cap so no need to shed Salary. Dont see them making this trade not why hawks would make it.
- Revco38

Not my trade idea just what I saw on website thought just pass it along.

Are you talking about this year, or as we move forward? They have 2-3 forward spots to figure out this year, and they have four vets on expiring contracts (and I can't seek them bringing back any of them unless Burakovsky just goes off). I'm not sure I'd write anyone's name in ink for the roster next year. I think it'll be a feeling out period for the next couple of years to figure out which guys cut it and which ones they deem moveable.
- Chunk

As we move forward, as you point out several on expiring contracts, if you need to fill a hole possible free agency or a sign and trade. Best case scenario they begin filing the positions from within, fingers crossed

Not my trade idea just what I saw on website thought just pass it along.
- Scott1977

I think they both suck right now, i don't want anything to do with that contract