Jay Zawalski just finished up on The Score. I had stopped listening to sports talk, but had left the station playing after Cubs game. I purposrky wauted to hear what Zawalski opinion to share.

He claims that Seabrook has limited teams he can choose to accept a trade to....like 8-10 teams did he say (?) WHICH was not the case per contract terms at the past trading deadline. And Zawalski said that a deal was very close to done with Columbus at the trade deadlline.

I would gladly take often injured Murray, former #2 overall, whom has replaced J Johnson (himself out inj down the stretch playoff run). Murray had been injured out most of this season. Murray had slotted in on third pair early March after a couple young Blue Jacket dmen performance level had progressed this season. Then they went and picked up Cole. If Cole stays in Columbus, then i cannot see Seabrook goes there.

I think Chevaldayoff would love Seabrook for one or two seasons if there is a way to be creative financially to pull it off. Seabrook is a veteran good for them in many ways, not just his own performance. Of course this means Big Buff plays more minutes in a top pairing? Myers, Buff, Seabrook all fit on their defence .....i dk about that.) This is my spitballing, not Zawalski as far as how Columbus and Winnipeg look.

Zawalski did go on to explain how both Anisinmov and Seabrook gone opens a huge chunk of salary cap for a dman and back up center.

All this makes me wonder if Stan has some thoughts on big moves. Despite a lot of criticism on this board, he had the right philosophy with his trades last summer - trades that may yet work itself out as better trades than some say right now.

[quote=Goalie-33]
When the Blackhawks are not winning much Kane is a big drawing card. Ask any age range of people whom they look forward to watching at the game they will be attending. Kane.

Your point about winning is not really incorrect. Your reference to The Vegas Story had its beginning with an excited fan base before game one. Their style, their amazing story as a cinderella story.....but wait.....they actually are good and many guys just jumped on a new opportunity, new roll and blossomed. So it is really winning + what i just explained.

In Chicago winning does fill seats, no doubt. But when the team is bad a second consecutive season, Kane is a necessary keep for Rocky's lifeblood. That would be ticket sales.

[quote=Goalie-33]
Please enough of your Bullpoop regarding Kane. He is the only player that has given his best and has improved every year. Don't be such a douch bag because he cranked your sister back in the day!

[quote=BGKarras]
Goalie 33 should switch to an affinity for Justin Bieber's hockey moments

Much howling laughing. Sorry just a late April fools to you. Oh that is funny. Still chuckling.

[quote=jhawk59]
This Goalie-33 is a Joke..... Just Tin-Foil Material. He comes off like a spurned teenage girl....

So if the Hawks pick 7th and the drafts goes by the mock rankings, do you select the 2nd best Center in Wahlstrom or the 4th best D in Bouchard? I think if Wahlstrom projects as a 200ft center, with his physical size and USA numbers you go Wahlstrom.

Will be looking at those names if Chicago still on the board late first. That is Samuelson"s kid, right (?) the best of his three hockey playing sons. If selected there could be father and two sons in camp in the fall.
- jhawk59

Kjell Samuelsson’s kid. Ulf’s kid is signed to the Icehogs.

Kjell Samuelsson’s kid. Ulf’s kid is signed to the Icehogs.
- hawks2010

He has threr kids playing hockey. I thought i read wiz report on one of them. It said he was best of the three kids from a talent evaluation. I don't know if this is a different Samuelson, though, that you mention. Needs a tad research perhaps.

So if the Hawks pick 7th and the drafts goes by the mock rankings, do you select the 2nd best Center in Wahlstrom or the 4th best D in Bouchard? I think if Wahlstrom projects as a 200ft center, with his physical size and USA numbers you go Wahlstrom.
- EnzoD

Truthfully i am burning to see them take a forward. I would not be disappointed with a dman selection. My immediate thought on this draft position has been, is the dman offer skill set that our best dmen prospects do not possess. If so, then you think longer and harder. Bowman knows what position he wants to draft, at least i think so. Does he let his scouts sway his opinion as whom to draft. The best athlete is more specificly turned into the higher ceiling

In which case i am not in authority. I am sure wiz has an opinion. Both Justin and wiz have ssid they think the Blackhawks are going for defense first. Whomever, where they draft is that still their intention? I have no way to support my thought here, which is that they may not then go for defrnse.

I will ask wiz but i cannot guarantee he wants me to say. Rather, i expect Riolto blogger may offer up something. Or if Rick blogger shows up, believe him. He has past interest in draft lists and would support whatever he believes.

Truthfully i am burning to see them take a forward. I would not be disappointed with a dman selection. My immediate thought on this draft position has been, is the dman offer skill set thast our best dmen prospects do not possess. If so, then you think longer and harder. Bowman knows what position he wants to draft, at leadt i think so. Does he let his scouts sway his opinion as whom to draft. The best athlete is more specificly turned into the higher ceiling

In which case i am.not in authority. I am syre wiz has an opinion. I will ask him but i cannot guarantee he wants me to say. Rather, i expect Riolto blogger may pffet up something. Or if Rick blogger shows up, believe him. He has past interest in draft lists and would support whatever he believes.
- jhawk59

I'd imagine that from the 7 spot a forward like Wahlstrom is an NHL contributor sooner than a Dman in the same spot. But I believe Wahlstrom is commuted to play Harvard at least next season, correct?

So if the Hawks pick 7th and the drafts goes by the mock rankings, do you select the 2nd best Center in Wahlstrom or the 4th best D in Bouchard? I think if Wahlstrom projects as a 200ft center, with his physical size and USA numbers you go Wahlstrom.
- EnzoD

Both would be great picks, but like you I’d go with Wahlstrom.

But since the Hawks are drafting 1st overall in won’t matter.

Would not have minded Anti Raanta back as a UFA but not for the $4.25M that he signed for with the Coyotes the other day.

So if the Hawks pick 7th and the drafts goes by the mock rankings, do you select the 2nd best Center in Wahlstrom or the 4th best D in Bouchard? I think if Wahlstrom projects as a 200ft center, with his physical size and USA numbers you go Wahlstrom.
- EnzoD

If they don’t get Dahlin, Boqvist, or Hughes, I’d want Wahlstrom. None of the next round of D are as dynamic. Wahlstrom would be a great forward prospect for sure!!

Wahlstrom this yr USA U-18 with 83 points in 54 GP at 6'1" 200lbs listed as C/RW he's a 2000 birth year

Tzchuck his U18 USA season (one year ago) - 54 points in 61 GP at 6'2"
195lbs he's a 1999 birth year.


My hope is they select the strong and skilled Wahlstrom.

I'd imagine that from the 7 spot a forward like Wahlstrom is an NHL contributor sooner than a Dman in the same spot. But I believe Wahlstrom is commuted to play Harvard at least next season, correct?
- EnzoD

That is what we read. Also i edited my post you refer to. It now has a more detailed explanation on the possible draft strategy. You do know that Bowman meets with all his people scouts etc al for a pow wow after their season ends. Or maybe it is after The Memorial Cup because someone will be there from Chicago. So Bowman couldn't tell you whom they like best right now. Maybe he elaborates after the draft. I am thinking and examing this draft more closely after the ping pong balls reveal draft order. Even then there is a possibility of a trade by someone. Garth Snow may need to recreate his roster? Do the NYR go prospect heavy by trading up? Some believe it will be very hard to extract a high pick. Not necessarily after Dahlin. Or so it appears this could play out. Could.

I hope I am wrong but I have the feeling that the Hawks will be in the same position next year as they are today. NOT IN THE PLAYOFFS.

I hope I am wrong but I have the feeling that the Hawks will be in the same position next year as they are today. NOT IN THE PLAYOFFS.
- TJYTJY

100% agreed unless they go out and sign John Carlson or trade for Erik Karlsson. They need to completely revamp the D-core and backup goalie position to sniff the playoffs.

Borgstrom and macim maxin score for Florida as thry are ahead, 3 - 1, after period two in a contest which the outcome determines who finishes first overall. The final playoff mstch up would then be known

What i do not know, is whom is telling Tallon the players he selects in The Entry Draft. Did Rick Dudley go to south Florida. I surmise thesectwo rookies debut with Barkov held out. Burning off an year off entry level contract. Maybe i saw Borgstrom name already but Maxin?

Macin Maxim has a definite chime or ring in how it sounds out loud. Reminds me of old time St Louis Cardinal Julio Javier (circa pre 1970's). St LouisBrave fan quiz: what position did Javier play. No research. Recall?

If they don’t get Dahlin, Boqvist, or Hughes, I’d want Wahlstrom. None of the next round of D are as dynamic. Wahlstrom would be a great forward prospect for sure!!
- hawks2010

Bowvist before Bouchard? You tell me. You probably thought more about it, studied all the information about them than i have

100% agreed unless they go out and sign John Carlson or trade for Erik Karlsson. They need to completely revamp the D-core and backup goalie position to sniff the playoffs.
- EnzoD

If Arizona wins the lottery, I wonder if Ekman-Larsson could be had. I only see the Hawks getting a top 4 D by trade. Washington will keep Carlson. They’ll trade Holtby to a team like the Islanders to free up the space. They have Grubauer and Samsonov is on his way.

What would it take to get Ekman-Larsson?

If Arizona wins the lottery, I wonder if Ekman-Larsson could be had. I only see the Hawks getting a top 4 D by trade. Washington will keep Carlson. They’ll trade Holtby to a team like the Islanders to free up the space. They have Grubauer and Samsonov is on his way.

What would it take to get Ekman-Larsson?
- hawks2010

I'd love to see a wild trade like Hossa's contract + prospect(s) and Nashville 1st for Erik Karlsson. I'd imagine the cheapskate in OTT would love to have $5.5 mil in cap hit but only $1 mil in real dollar salary.

Borgstrom and macim maxin score for Florida as thry are ahead, 3 - 1, after period two in a contest which the outcome determines who finishes first overall. The final playoff mstch up would then be known

What i do not know, is whom is telling Tallon the players he selects in The Entry Draft. Did Rick Dudley go to south Florida. I surmise thesectwo rookies debut with Barkov held out. Burning off an year off entry level contract. Maybe i saw Borgstrom name already but Maxin?

Macin Maxim has a definite chime or ring in how it sounds out loud. Reminds me of old time St Louis Cardinal Julio Javier (circa pre 1970's). St LouisBrave fan quiz: what position did Javier play. No research. Recall?
- jhawk59

No research - I’ll say 2nd base.

With research - I’m correct - but it’s Julian, not Julio.

Bowvist before Bouchard? You tell me. You probably thought more about it, studied all the information about them than i have
- jhawk59

Bouchard isn’t spectacular at anything but is rock solid all around. His biggest knock is that he isn’t an elite skater like Boqvist and Hughes, who move the puck extremely well from defense to offense. In Q’s system (and in today’s NHL, really) this type of Dman is a must. It’s what they’ve missed from Hjalmarsson and Oduya’s departure. Getting the puck out of the zone. Bouchard May end up being the best, what do I know, I’ve only watched clips and read reports. I just prefer the dynamic, that’s all.

Step one is to package first round picks 7 and 31 to move up high enough to get an impactful and NHL ready player in this year’s draft - Dahlin or Tkachuk.

Step two is to have the Come to Indianhead meeting with Captain Consciousness and tell him he either gets back on the program to return to his original style of play or his days here are overwith. The Onnit experiment was a failure. Get back in the weight room and play like a man.

Step three is to decide what the identity of this team is going to be, and to find the players needed to fill those roles. One thing that will become evident in this year’s playoffs will be that the best teams will be those that have skill, speed AND size.

So let’s hope for the best, and that the management cluster can get out of its own way long enough to rebuild this team for success.

If they can get a legit NHLer with Nashville's pick, it's still a fair trade. Hartman was not in the plans, for whatever reason, so at least they got a 1st and a project prospect. I'm not saying Edjsell can never be an effective NHLer, but he reminds me of Svedberg as a Center....just too slow and soft to be good right now. Maybe he can develop better strength and skating over the next year in the Hawks system.

I'm very intrigued by Wahstrom who put up FAR more points than Tzchuck for USA this year and is a BIG body 18 yr at 6'1" 200lbs. Does anyone know if Wahlstrom projects better at C or W? They have him listed as 2nd best center but also as a wing....
- EnzoD

The story I make up is that he thought he deserved more ice time or better line mates and acted up when he didn't get it. I hope he figures it out and gets his career on track, even if it is with Nashville.

it's fun learning about these prospects. I have no opinion about any of them other than stating the obvious: whoever the Blackhawks pick, he needs to become a cornerstone player of this franchise.