It can't be that serious if the kid was ready to play tonight. He needs to play in these somewhat important games.
- Elbows15

Hope it isn't anywhere near serious. The only caveat I'd throw in is that true warriors have no problem playing with an arrow stuck in their head. Kid wants to play and win. However, he's 19 and doesn't have to play if he's anywhere near 'questionable.' He's already passed his testing out period. With flying colors, I'd say.

Buffalo doesn't have other assets to give up. Their d is just a bunch of guys. None of which moves the needle for me. Their forward group as a whole is a complete collection of garbage except for 3-4 guys. Draft picks is all I would want and they really shouldn't be moving any of those.
- Elbows15

I'd prefer picks and prospects, too, but just want to indulge Buff36 on this trade proposal. The Blackhawks would likely have to give up coveted assets to make a trade work for one of their top prospects.

There were rumors earlier about a Krebs-Gustafsson trade with Vegas and recently a resurfacing rumor of a Roslovic-Gustafsson trade with Winnipeg.

If the Krebs rumor is anything close to true, I do that as fast as possible. Highway robbery.

I'd consider the Roslovic trade but think there's less upside there. Would rather get picks and/or prospects from the Jets instead.

Saw a rumor not too long ago about the Leafs shopping some of their players one of them being Kerfoot. He would be a pretty good 3C. Need to get a true 3C so Colliton stops playing Kampf there.

Will probably take $7-8 x 5-6...
- rpeters01

then IMHO...pass

My question again is we are going to sign Lehner to be are number 1 goalie why is Crawford starting a big game like this? Is it to showcase him? I do not get it if you want Lehner let him be the starter.
- Sn1362

Perhaps, the Hawks aren't as keen on retaining Lehner as some of us think? I don't know the answer, but it's a very valid question.

I'd prefer picks and prospects, too, but just want to indulge Buff36 on this trade proposal. The Blackhawks would likely have to give up coveted assets to make a trade work for one of their top prospects.

There were rumors earlier about a Krebs-Gustafsson trade with Vegas and recently a resurfacing rumor of a Roslovic-Gustafsson trade with Winnipeg.

If the Krebs rumor is anything close to true, I do that as fast as possible. Highway robbery.

I'd consider the Roslovic trade but think there's less upside there. Would rather get picks and/or prospects from the Jets instead.

Saw a rumor not too long ago about the Leafs shopping some of their players one of them being Kerfoot. He would be a pretty good 3C. Need to get a true 3C so Colliton stops playing Kampf there.
- AEL_Fox

So you guys wouldn't take a Portillo and Asplund or Mitts for Strome.

We could use a 2C and a RW
- Buff36

If Buffalo is seeking a plug-n-play 2C or RW, Chicago is likely not a good trade partner as Strome and Kubalik fit the bill but would rather retain them both since they're already NHL regulars performing at a solid level.

If either Strome or Kubalik were in the same development timeline as Mittelstadt, then I would have considered Strome for Mittelstadt.

Not sure if the Sabres want any of our forward prospects but Kurashev and Entwistle could be possibilities. None of them are untouchable but I'd prefer we keep them over Mittelstadt.

And I doubt you want Nylander or Hagel back. Well, at least not Nylander.

I'd prefer picks and prospects, too, but just want to indulge Buff36 on this trade proposal. The Blackhawks would likely have to give up coveted assets to make a trade work for one of their top prospects.

There were rumors earlier about a Krebs-Gustafsson trade with Vegas and recently a resurfacing rumor of a Roslovic-Gustafsson trade with Winnipeg.

If the Krebs rumor is anything close to true, I do that as fast as possible. Highway robbery.

I'd consider the Roslovic trade but think there's less upside there. Would rather get picks and/or prospects from the Jets instead.

Saw a rumor not too long ago about the Leafs shopping some of their players one of them being Kerfoot. He would be a pretty good 3C. Need to get a true 3C so Colliton stops playing Kampf there.
- AEL_Fox

Lol there is no way Krebs for Gus is legit! Agreed on Kampf. He’s 4C grinder on a good team. Too sloppy for 3C. Wouldn’t hate the Kerfoot addition you mentioned. Nice term contract. Strome being hurt part of the season really helps Stan at the negotiating table. Kinda seems like he may be best served taking a bridge deal all things considered. Should be an interesting TDL!

Just asking:

Since this is the third time Boqvist has injured his shoulder this season - minor injuries or not - should they consider shutting him down for the rest of the season - and spend the time strengthening it?

He’s 19 - still growing into his body - no reason to take much of a chance of chronic injury (see: deHaan).
- StLBravesFan

If it's bruising or contusion type of injuries or even a sprain, i don't think so, it its ligament or muscle damage, they would shut him down

https://twitter.com/NHLBl.../1226545573588848640?s=09

https://twitter.com/NBCSB.../1226525955381964800?s=09

So you guys wouldn't take a Portillo and Asplund or Mitts for Strome.
- Buff36

I'll take a Portillo hot dog (sorry, it's a famous chain in Chicago). Don't know anything about Portillo the Sabres prospect besides that he's a goalie.

The little I know about Asplund is that he's a playmaking center but guessing more in the middle 6 mold. The Hawks are grooming one in that mold already in Kurashev.

Doesn't hurt to have more middle 6 center options in the system but wouldn't give Strome up for Asplund.

So you guys wouldn't take a Portillo and Asplund or Mitts for Strome.
- Buff36

No. Asplund is just redundant for the Hawks. Goalies at Portillo's age are too far out to project.

Strome and Mitts have pretty much the same level of experience in the NHL Strome has a bit more. Strome has also shown he can put up 50 points and is on a pace to do it again.

Mitts was so bad this season he needed to be sent to the AHL. He also isn't something the Hawks don't have. They have the better player in Strome already.

https://twitter.com/NBCSBlackhawks/status/1226525955381964800?s=09
- BetweenTheDots

Kills me when people get upset when GMs don't reveal their TDL plans. Like he is going to put everything out there for the whole league to see.

I'll take a Portillo hot dog (sorry, it's a famous chain in Chicago). Don't know anything about Portillo the Sabres prospect besides that he's a goalie.

The little I know about Asplund is that he's a playmaking center but guessing more in the middle 6 mold. The Hawks are grooming one in that mold already in Kurashev.

Doesn't hurt to have more middle 6 center options in the system but wouldn't give Strome up for Asplund.
- AEL_Fox

Asplund is more in the bottom 6 mode. Seems more like the typical Swede bottom 6 center. Little offensive upside. Solid and sound defensively. Plays hard. Good speed but seems to have plateau offensively.

Kills me when people get upset when GMs don't reveal their TDL plans. Like he is going to put everything out there for the whole league to see.
- Elbows15

We have a right to know!

For all those wondering why Detroit is the National TV game again - it’s so the nation can see Brendan Perlini’s first goal and third point of the season (31 games).

Did Stan pull the trigger too soon on this guy?

So you guys wouldn't take a Portillo and Asplund or Mitts for Strome.
- Buff36

Dahlin straight up, and I’ll even throw in Gustafson. Or Cozens + 1st 2020.

Nylander for “Mitts”....and then after Mitchell signs after his college season, I trade “Mitts” back for Joki

We have a right to know!
- Ogilthorpe2

You will get nothing and like it.

For all those wondering why Detroit is the National TV game again - it’s so the nation can see Brendan Perlini’s first goal and third point of the season (31 games).

Did Stan pull the trigger too soon on this guy?
- StLBravesFan

I thought I misheard that it was his 1st goal for the Wangs. Even Anton Carter was wondering about Perlini's lack of production. Mentioned something about his ability to process the game.

So I’ve been asking around and googling but can’t find any answers, so I’ll try here:

Anyone know what the single game record is for most scoring chances and high danger scoring chances? Maybe the Lightning when they played the Hawks last year in Chicago? 😂

Also has a team ever gone an entire game without generating a high danger scoring chance? Just curious. Maybe the info doesn’t exist...

No. Asplund is just redundant for the Hawks. Goalies at Portillo's age are too far out to project.

Strome and Mitts have pretty much the same level of experience in the NHL Strome has a bit more. Strome has also shown he can put up 50 points and is on a pace to do it again.

Mitts was so bad this season he needed to be sent to the AHL. He also isn't something the Hawks don't have. They have the better player in Strome already.
- Elbows15

Elbows, saw your good summation of Maata on D. You addressed his slowness. My concern (and really the only one), addresses Strome and being slow footed. Yes, Strome puts up points during the regular season, but are you not concerned about that element of play, come playoffs? If we ever make it? Curious to hear your answer.

For all those wondering why Detroit is the National TV game again - it’s so the nation can see Brendan Perlini’s first goal and third point of the season (31 games).

Did Stan pull the trigger too soon on this guy?
- StLBravesFan

Cold, as in ice cube! Ha!

Just for fun discussion for Sunday before tonight game this is if hawks are clearly out of the playoff picture.

Lehner saad to Colorado for bryam grubauer naut. Conditional 3rd if lehner signs with Colorado it becomes a 2nd

Gust sikrua to vegas for krebs or gust to peg for rosolvich

Crawford to Carolina for bean and Toronto 1st

I thought I misheard that it was his 1st goal for the Wangs. Even Anton Carter was wondering about Perlini's lack of production. Mentioned something about his ability to process the game.
- Elbows15

31st game - 30 with the Wings, one with Chicago.

Elbows, saw your good summation of Maata on D. You addressed his slowness. My concern (and really the only one), addresses Strome and being slow footed. Yes, Strome puts up points during the regular season, but are you not concerned about that element of play, come playoffs? If we ever make it? Curious to hear your answer.
- gabriel

Game slows down in the playoffs because the refs put the whistles away.