Bogosian is terrible. Just bring up Carlsson and Glibert. Buffalo is about to terminate Bogosian's contract. They don't need anyone to take him off their hands.
- Elbows15

Bogo got injured just reading your post.

He sucks big time.

I'd go for either Montour or Johnson.

Montour has a year left at $3.875 (give or take) before RFA status. NHL regular already so doesn't need to be broken in. Top 4 on most teams. Or has he fallen in the ranks for the Sabres?

Johnson may have more upside, though. Could have gone 1st round in the last draft but went 31st. Excellent skater who has top 4 potential as a defensively sound blueliner who can flip the ice consistently. Not supposed to be an offensive wizard but that's fine if he maxmizies those other assets.
- AEL_Fox

Hey Theo, who is the best center prospect we have (in your opinion)? I believe Shalonov is a RW correct?

I’m just wondering if Stan might be “more than” willing to trade Strome if he thinks we have anything comparable waiting to come up. I’m also, hopefully, anticipating another Kubalik type move for a player that some other team won’t be able to sign.

Depends on the team, Colorado may be willing to pay a steep price now.
- DarthKane

With Bouwmeester down, the Blues must be looking for a replacement Dman. Maata is just the ticket. Stanbo is mulling over Doug Armstrong's offer of Troy Brouwer or Jake Dotchin.

I enjoy these blogs but LMFAO if you think anyone is giving up a 1st round draft pick for Lehner.. The first rounders are traded by the legit cup contenders and they are all set in goal. You can argue that the AVs need a goalie with Grubauer going down but there's no scenario where Sakic gives up their first on a rental when they dont have a second round pick in this draft either. Plenty of teams (Col, Cal, Edm, Cbj) could use an upgrade in net but they wont be giving up a top 50 pick for it.
- Udogs

It is still a tad early to have a strong grip or handle on the nature of the trade market, and by that I mean it appears more of a buyers market. You won't get all the pieces you see some posters exclaim for Saad, and sadly so perhaps. So maybe readjust our sights on either a descent prospect or a mid to late first at best. It's like, yeah I'll give you something descent for Saad. You want who. No sir, too good a prospect. Take someone else. Or no trade. I can live without Saad, the imaginary GM would tweet.

Just the feeling I get so far but to reiterate we have a ways to go before the credenza

Montour kinda sucks defensively. For the same price, Murph is better. Montour is a RFA after this season. Word out of Buffalo is he is looking for 5M/AAV or so.
- Elbows15

Don't know a whole lot about Montour besides him being somewhat coveted around the league before being traded from Anaheim. I'd much rather have Johnson. Higher upside.

Looks like Rantanen is out 6-8 weeks. It will be interesting to see how the Avs respond at the deadline.

It is still a tad early to have a strong grip or handle on the nature of the trade market, and by that I mean it appears more of a buyers market. You won't get all the pieces you see some posters exclaim for Saad, and sadly so perhaps. So maybe readjust our sights on either a descent prospect or a mid to late first at best. It's like, yeah I'll give you something descent for Saad. You want who. No sir, too good a prospect. Take someone else. Or no trade. I can live without Saad, the imaginary GM would tweet.

Just the feeling I get so far but to reiterate we have a ways to go before the credenza
- jhawk59

Bruins covet Chris Kreider. But if that falls through Saad would be of major interest to them now that Tampa has made a big move. I wouldn't under estimate the return for Saad in a situation like that. There is an arms race going on in the Eastern Conference.

Hey Theo, who is the best center prospect we have (in your opinion)? I believe Shalonov is a RW correct?

I’m just wondering if Stan might be “more than” willing to trade Strome if he thinks we have anything comparable waiting to come up. I’m also, hopefully, anticipating another Kubalik type move for a player that some other team won’t be able to sign.
- Chunk

Kurashev by a land slide, at least at the moment. Silky smooth and subtely good in all zones. Stocky build that lets him power through defenders. Middle 6 potential.

Really sucks that he is still out with a head injury but he does seem to be practicing with the team based on some footage I've seen so that's a good step forward.

After Kurashev would be Entwistle, Barratt, and Wise. Not sure if the Hawks would play Entwistle at center, though. Either way he'll be a dominant bottom sixer who can kill penalties and star in defensive situations in tight games.

Barratt may be better suited for wing in the middle 6 with potential to have a Caggiula-like impact. High intensity player who can make plays at high speed and tight spaces.

Wise just needs to continue improving after injuries set back his development. Let him finish 4 years at BU then go from there. He has the skill and 200-foot game to play middle 6 if he can stay healthy to keep his growth momentum going.

I enjoy these blogs but LMFAO if you think anyone is giving up a 1st round draft pick for Lehner.. The first rounders are traded by the legit cup contenders and they are all set in goal. You can argue that the AVs need a goalie with Grubauer going down but there's no scenario where Sakic gives up their first on a rental when they dont have a second round pick in this draft either. Plenty of teams (Col, Cal, Edm, Cbj) could use an upgrade in net but they wont be giving up a top 50 pick for it.
- Udogs

Bold prediction.

You have it on good authority that Carolina wouldn't give up the #1 pick they got from Toronto for taking Patrick Marleau off their hands in return for Lehner?

Happy motoring in the playoffs with Mrazek & James Reimer.

Hey Theo, who is the best center prospect we have (in your opinion)? I believe Shalonov is a RW correct?

I’m just wondering if Stan might be “more than” willing to trade Strome if he thinks we have anything comparable waiting to come up. I’m also, hopefully, anticipating another Kubalik type move for a player that some other team won’t be able to sign.
- Chunk

Shalunov is a winger. Not sure how much center he has played.

I would retain Strome, tbh. Continue to groom him as a top 6 forward whether center or wing.

It really helps to have Toews still playing strong and Dach showing more and more the capacity to be a dominant center in the league.

If Strome eventually ends up on wing, Kurashev could be the future 3C. Perhaps Wise if he really hits potential. My money is on Kurashev.

Then there's targeting a center in the 2020 draft.

Looks like Rantanen is out 6-8 weeks. It will be interesting to see how the Avs respond at the deadline.
- DarthKane

Burnaby Joe usually moves kinds slow at the junction. But he may now have to take some urgency pills quick.

Good to see the 10.5 million dollar man has reached 50 points.

He’s one of the 100 Greatest Players of All Time, don’t ya know?

Don't know a whole lot about Montour besides him being somewhat coveted around the league before being traded from Anaheim. I'd much rather have Johnson. Higher upside.
- AEL_Fox

Prospect, prospect.
Bob Murray and the NYI drafted heavy ( a lot) of dmen first round . Or developed some dmen, brought up, then traded in Anaheim' s history.

Montour was first in AHL then ascended. Vaatanen and Fowler played early on for Anaheim. The NYI had a plethora of first round dmen. Most they drafted, but Hickey came aboard after choosen first round by Kings.

We have a lot of dmen prospects. Some will probably play little or not at all in Chicago. The idealistic GM figures out later that having idealistic thoughts is not reality in long run

Jokjharju has left the house. Just whom else comes and goes is like a good mystery where we do not know or can readily guess. It is like who shot JR - remember that TV show -;nobody knew. Until later then they knew.

Good to see the 10.5 million dollar man has reached 50 points.

He’s one of the 100 Greatest Players of All Time, don’t ya know?
- Za Warudo

Strome or Lehner to the AVs for their TV sideline reporter.
- boilermaker100

Roenick could help us get Kathryn Tappen.

Montour- makes too much and wants too much on his next contract.

Borgen-redundant for the Hawks. We have our own Borgen types.

Pliut- Meh.

Johnson- He might get the conversation started but he is more of a add on at this point.

Keep in mind Blake Coleman just garnered 2 1st. Strome is 6 years younger with team control for 5 more years. Strome has already exceeded Coleman's best season by quite a bit.

In order to move Strome, the conversation starts and ends with this year's 1st.
- Elbows15

You would move Strome for just this year's first? You'd think the hawks would be able to get a lot more than that. Why would anyone accept a deal for just 1 first considering the trades that have gone down?

Bold prediction.

You have it on good authority that Carolina wouldn't give up the #1 pick they got from Toronto for taking Patrick Marleau off their hands in return for Lehner?

Happy motoring in the playoffs with Mrazek & James Reimer.
- RickJ

Why would they use a first round pick for a goalie if they don't have to? All it takes is waiting out Bowman. If Toronto doesn't make it into the playoffs and their pick is protected this year that pick may be even more valuable next year.

Good to see the 10.5 million dollar man has reached 50 points.

He’s one of the 100 Greatest Players of All Time, don’t ya know?
- Za Warudo

Toews is more durable, shows up to work more often, than your 36 point boy Crosby.

Good to see the 10.5 million dollar man has reached 50 points.

He’s one of the 100 Greatest Players of All Time, don’t ya know?
- Za Warudo

Nice original content, jackass.

You think that up all by yourself?

Toews is more durable, shows up to work more often, than your 36 point boy Crosby.
- DontKnowNutin

Nah, Crosby definitely shows up more often.

But still...(frank) that guy.

Toews is more durable, shows up to work more often, than your 36 point boy Crosby.
- DontKnowNutin

The fact that Toews has a higher salary compared to Crosby is absolutely ridiculous. Whoever offered Toews that contract was out of their mind.

The fact that Toews has a higher salary compared to Crosby is absolutely ridiculous. Whoever offered Toews that contract was out of their mind.
- lemieux_66

Again...everyone already knows this. Got anything fresh?

You would move Strome for just this year's first? You'd think the hawks would be able to get a lot more than that. Why would anyone accept a deal for just 1 first considering the trades that have gone down?
- lemieux_66

I fir one would not give you even a first. Strome as your top one or two center or s top two wing is not ideal as the league keeps getting faster. Strome had not shown he is special good. I am not saying he is a bad player; he may be descent for a few years. He just is not my idea of a power forward or a fast slick.pivot. Should Strome come on to be a mini version of Tavarez, then he went beyond what I figured he could maybe become. He really has not proved a lot; in fact he had issues. You know Colliton sat him out the other night.

Full on sell mode.

Trade:
Gus
Maata
One of Saad or Strome
Crawford
Smith
Nylander
Sikura
Gilbert


No trading of Lehner unless his demands are unrealistic.

Take on as many expiring contracts as we can and get lots of prospects and picks.

“Does someone want Olli Maatta?”

Dare to dream.
- Ogilthorpe2

How about Jack Johnson for Maatta straight up?