I'm looking forward to seeing what Jokiharju can do, I think he'll turn out to be an excellent pick. Tolvanen could be good too, but for those complaining about not drafting him just remember that almost every other GM passed on him too.
- DarthKane

Wrong! Stan picked him so we know he's bad.

Sikura deleted his tweet that he signed with the Blackhawks. Maybe he had a change of heart?
- DarthKane

Probably was asked to wait until Hawks announce officially.

I guess it is true

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bgwa8NFAI_K/

fake news....the picture is photoshopped
- DarthKane

Darth: I want to applaud your reverse psychology on the Sikura signing. It worked!! Your negative vibe was quite helpful in getting him into the fold!! Keep up the good work! Can you please predict that the Hawks won't win the Draft lottery next? And that Seabrook won't retire after that? Thanks in advance!

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Ok now its time for the line combos to start...

Even in today's skill/speed NHL, please name one All-Star defenseman that is under 5'10"? If Bowman takes the 165lb offensive Dman from UM, I will be disappointed, but not the least bit surprised.
- EnzoD

Saw somewhere his size being bigger than that. Being only 18 years of age, his size is not static.
Also I saw him play and will not be too disappointed now if we do not pick in the top 3 if he is still available. The guy is something else with the way he skates and changes direction on a dime.

fake news....the picture is photoshopped
- DarthKane

Give it a rest man.

Darth: I want to applaud your reverse psychology on the Sikura signing. It worked!! Your negative vibe was quite helpful in getting him into the fold!! Keep up the good work! Can you please predict that the Hawks won't win the Draft lottery next? And that Seabrook won't retire after that? Thanks in advance!

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- Cmonalready[/img]

At least somebody picked up on my extreme sarcasm. I didn’t necessarily think Sikura was a lock to sign, but I thought there was a good chance. I wouldn’t have blamed Sikura if he decided to go the UFA route, that would have been his right to do so.

While the remaining games are meaningless it will be interesting to watch Edjsell and Sikura. Who knows if they will ever be NHL talent, but they have the opportunity to show what they can do.

At least somebody picked up on my extreme sarcasm. I didn’t necessarily think Sikura was a lock to sign, but I thought there was a good chance. I wouldn’t have blamed Sikura if he decided to go the UFA route, that would have been his right to do so.

While the remaining games are meaningless it will be interesting to watch Edjsell and Sikura. Who knows if they will ever be NHL talent, but they have the opportunity to show what they can do.
- DarthKane

for the sake of ghosts of blackhawks future lets hope they can move up the ladder meaningful contributors at the NHL level quickly.

At least somebody picked up on my extreme sarcasm. I didn’t necessarily think Sikura was a lock to sign, but I thought there was a good chance. I wouldn’t have blamed Sikura if he decided to go the UFA route, that would have been his right to do so.

While the remaining games are meaningless it will be interesting to watch Edjsell and Sikura. Who knows if they will ever be NHL talent, but they have the opportunity to show what they can do.
- DarthKane

As Powers pointed out he is tight with Sullivan. Ending up in Pit would not have been a bad thing for his career.

Darth: I want to applaud your reverse psychology on the Sikura signing. It worked!! Your negative vibe was quite helpful in getting him into the fold!! Keep up the good work! Can you please predict that the Hawks won't win the Draft lottery next? And that Seabrook won't retire after that? Thanks in advance!

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- Cmonalready[/img]

hawk lottery win is in the bag man or is that

hawk lottery win is in the bag man or is that


- bogiedoc

Man that guy is creepy

Here is a better version:

Give it a rest man.
- SaskHawkFan

Get the joke already , man

Get the joke already , man
- GPHawksfan

Joke was old weeks ago.

Off topic here a bit....

Nick’s brother Jordan Schmaltz doesn’t seem to be fitting in with the Blues. Would it be worth taking a chance on him in a small trade (i.e. for Duclair)? Has anyone watched J Schmaltz play enough to make a fair assessment?

At least somebody picked up on my extreme sarcasm. I didn’t necessarily think Sikura was a lock to sign, but I thought there was a good chance. I wouldn’t have blamed Sikura if he decided to go the UFA route, that would have been his right to do so.

While the remaining games are meaningless it will be interesting to watch Edjsell and Sikura. Who knows if they will ever be NHL talent, but they have the opportunity to show what they can do.
- DarthKane

I wasn't kidding, I thought he would wait until august and sign somewhere. But now that he apparently has, after looking at his picture in a t-shirt I'll say he better be really good (Kane good) or it's going to be a really long time in the gym and the A before he makes any noise in the show. A lot of people, me included, thought Kane was too slight and he proved not to be. Good luck kid.

At least somebody picked up on my extreme sarcasm. I didn’t necessarily think Sikura was a lock to sign, but I thought there was a good chance. I wouldn’t have blamed Sikura if he decided to go the UFA route, that would have been his right to do so.

While the remaining games are meaningless it will be interesting to watch Edjsell and Sikura. Who knows if they will ever be NHL talent, but they have the opportunity to show what they can do.
- DarthKane

that's what the Blackhawks have to sell these kids right now; a chance to play and burn a year of ELC. I'm glad the team is leveraging what they have and got Sikura signed. It makes the rest of the season more interesting and creates some hope for the future.

Even in today's skill/speed NHL, please name one All-Star defenseman that is under 5'10"? If Bowman takes the 165lb offensive Dman from UM, I will be disappointed, but not the least bit surprised.
- EnzoD

FWIW, seeing Keith in person at one of the Hawks charity events, up close and near Kane et al, no way the guy is 6'. More like 5'10"ish.

Blackhawks iPhone app states Sikura is signed and will immediately report to the team. And that his contract runs through next season.

Blackhawks iPhone app states Sikura is signed and will immediately report to the team. And that his contract runs through next season.
- 35Tony0

Won't play until Thursday though because of his visa correct?

Blackhawks iPhone app states Sikura is signed and will immediately report to the team. And that his contract runs through next season.
- 35Tony0

As expected, RFA in 19’

Won't play until Thursday though because of his visa correct?
- SoftServe

That’s what I read

As expected, RFA in 19’
- riozzo

don't think he could have gotten that deal as UFA this summer...

fascinating how a 6th round pick is now heralded as a high #1 and avoids a 3 year ELC...

nothing against the young man...i hope he excels next year but my guess his signing with the hawks was 80% business and $$

don't think he could have gotten that deal as UFA this summer...

fascinating how a 6th round pick is now heralded as a high #1 and avoids a 3 year ELC...

nothing against the young man...i hope he excels next year but my guess his signing with the hawks was 80% business and $$
- bogiedoc

Nope, only if signed with the hawks now. otherwise he would have to play 2 full years on his ELC. it was a 5.0M + decision

don't think he could have gotten that deal as UFA this summer...

fascinating how a 6th round pick is now heralded as a high #1 and avoids a 3 year ELC...

nothing against the young man...i hope he excels next year but my guess his signing with the hawks was 80% business and $$
- bogiedoc

Makes you wonder if wanted this type of contract to see what the outcome with Q is. Does he leave if Q gets the boot?