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Theo Fox
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 06.18.2016

May 24 @ 3:42 AM ET
Theo Fox: Ruse de Guerre Thoughts on how the Filip Roos signing impacts the composition of the Blackhawks and IceHogs D corps.
jhawk59
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 02.15.2013

May 24 @ 4:34 AM ET
The signage of Roos is no...
Well.....no rouse

Not foreshadowing S Jones.moving out. I would not mind, however, if C Jones did not return

Really I feel we just wait and see how the newbie Swede works out. In a year - even at next trade deadline- Davidson may feel he has a healthy abundance of promising young dmen

It is way to early to entertain thoughts on how Davidson might exchange an excess from the blueline for help.up.front

One more season, or partial season and we should see youngsters sticking on the blueline while Murphy is jettisoned.

I am going to guess that either Kane or DeBrincat gets traded IF A TRADE OF A TOP FORWARD ACTUALLY GOES DOWN. I think that Davidson wants a first in "22 and first in "23. Start adding fast forwards, goal scorers, larger size top six forwards.

After all, there seems to be enough promisimg young dmen around
mike7076
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Chicago, IL
Joined: 11.11.2018

May 24 @ 8:49 AM ET
What is the deal with Beaudin?

Former 1st round pick to projecting being a healthy scratch for the AHL after 3 years in the system.

Just ouch.

Exhale…

ChicagoHope
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Lyndon, IL
Joined: 08.13.2007

May 24 @ 9:00 AM ET
Roos = Holm, he will never play a game in Chicago either.
Mr Ricochet
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Joliet, IL
Joined: 04.19.2009

May 24 @ 9:11 AM ET
Looking at his EP page what jumps out is Roos was above water in plus minus every yr but one. Very well could be he has a high IQ.

https://www.eliteprospect.../player/344180/filip-roos
Rota's Rooter
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 06.23.2017

May 24 @ 9:27 AM ET
Roos = Holm, he will never play a game in Chicago either.
- ChicagoHope

Possibly but, the Hawks Euro scouting has tended to be the one bright spot when it comes to bringing in fresh players.

They may not last too long but the players are at least useful for a season or two.
powerenforcer
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Wheeling, IL
Joined: 09.24.2009

May 24 @ 9:32 AM ET
Possibly but, the Hawks Euro scouting has tended to be the one bright spot when it comes to bringing in fresh players.

They may not last too long but the players are at least useful for a season or two.

- Rota's Rooter


And for other teams also. Seems the players have success once they leave the Blackhawks.
Ging72
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 06.13.2017

May 24 @ 9:40 AM ET
i think its time to see what we have in the ahl in defense men, it has been awhile since some of those guys have played there. Have they peaked or has there been enough improvement
fattybeef
Joined: 05.04.2010

May 24 @ 10:32 AM ET
Steve brought up speed in the last thread and I have to agree 100% there. Teams need some guys with size but Carolina and Colorado sure give teams fits with their team speed. And they're entertaining to watch.

The athletic did an interesting piece on team make up which is worth a read if you have a sub.
wiz1901
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: DraftSite com, IL
Joined: 05.14.2008

May 24 @ 10:34 AM ET
The Blackhawks submit a low ball offer to Claude Giroux before he signs with Ottawa so it gives the impression they tried to fill the Strome departure and they are not truly tanking.

Murphy & Strome go to Columbus with another rostered player for the first rounder #12 as Jarmo Kekalainen tries to bolster his present line-up and pity for Chicago.

If Jarmo shows no interest, they see what the Leafs will give me to acquire Mrzarek.

Under Roos and Vlasic become part of the Hawk defense.



No other outside acquisition's are attempted.
wiz1901
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: DraftSite com, IL
Joined: 05.14.2008

May 24 @ 10:37 AM ET
What is the deal with Beaudin?

Former 1st round pick

- mike7076



I thi nk they expected the USA-NDT defensemanK'Andre Miller wit the Rangers to be there for their pick.
mohel
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: IL
Joined: 02.08.2013

May 24 @ 10:51 AM ET
i think its time to see what we have in the ahl in defense men, it has been awhile since some of those guys have played there. Have they peaked or has there been enough improvement
- Ging72


Ging found the CAPS key!
Ogilthorpe2
Season Ticket Holder
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: 37,000 FT
Joined: 07.09.2009

May 24 @ 11:41 AM ET
Ging found the CAPS key!
- mohel

Meanwhile Mike7076 is still trying to catch his breath.
SteveRain
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Connor Murphy Sucks, IL
Joined: 05.07.2010

May 24 @ 12:01 PM ET
What is the deal with Beaudin?

Former 1st round pick to projecting being a healthy scratch for the AHL after 3 years in the system.

Just ouch.

Exhale…

- mike7076



I didn't mind his game when he was up here....Hopefully he'll compete for a roster spot in camp and pan out.
SteveRain
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Connor Murphy Sucks, IL
Joined: 05.07.2010

May 24 @ 12:03 PM ET
And for other teams also. Seems the players have success once they leave the Blackhawks.
- powerenforcer


Agreed...i wonder how much that has to do with them getting comfortable the North America game? Hopefully this kid pans out because they need some younger D men to take some steps in the next year or so.
SteveRain
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Connor Murphy Sucks, IL
Joined: 05.07.2010

May 24 @ 12:05 PM ET
Steve brought up speed in the last thread and I have to agree 100% there. Teams need some guys with size but Carolina and Colorado sure give teams fits with their team speed. And they're entertaining to watch.

The athletic did an interesting piece on team make up which is worth a read if you have a sub.

- fattybeef



Yeah both teams are very entertaining to watch. They just fly around shift after shift and just forces the opposition out of their comfort zones having to make plays a few seconds earlier than they are comfortable with and on the forecheck....just constant pressure on the D men usually results in turnovers and prime chances.

See if Calgary can bounce back tonight....
SteveRain
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Connor Murphy Sucks, IL
Joined: 05.07.2010

May 24 @ 12:08 PM ET
The Blackhawks submit a low ball offer to Claude Giroux before he signs with Ottawa so it gives the impression they tried to fill the Strome departure and they are not truly tanking.

Murphy & Strome go to Columbus with another rostered player for the first rounder #12 as Jarmo Kekalainen tries to bolster his present line-up and pity for Chicago.

If Jarmo shows no interest, they see what the Leafs will give me to acquire Mrzarek.

Under Roos and Vlasic become part of the Hawk defense.



No other outside acquisition's are attempted.

- wiz1901


Think the Leafs just inked Giordano (spell) for 2 years at some low ball price. leafs are becoming like a NBA team where all these veterans are chasing rings at low ball AAVs....Tampa has a few guys as well.

Think out of the 3 veteran D men (jones, murphy, mccabe)...Murphy would be most attractive for the opposition in regard to talent and his contract.


breadbag
Location: Edmonton, AB
Joined: 11.30.2015

May 24 @ 12:50 PM ET
My feeling is Roos doesn't likely translate to an NHL regular and doesn't make the team. I think he will be AHL bound and fail to translate his game to the NHL.
breadbag
Location: Edmonton, AB
Joined: 11.30.2015

May 24 @ 12:57 PM ET
What is the deal with Beaudin?

Former 1st round pick to projecting being a healthy scratch for the AHL after 3 years in the system.

Just ouch.

Exhale…

- mike7076


I don't know the deal, but I hope the team has some patience with him as he works on his game. I think there is potential there for a 2nd pair guy who can play a two-way game on the blueline.
boilermaker100
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 06.23.2015

May 24 @ 1:02 PM ET
Think the Leafs just inked Giordano (spell) for 2 years at some low ball price. leafs are becoming like a NBA team where all these veterans are chasing rings at low ball AAVs....Tampa has a few guys as well.

Think out of the 3 veteran D men (jones, murphy, mccabe)...Murphy would be most attractive for the opposition in regard to talent and his contract.

- SteveRain


Some Buffalo arm chair GM's on capfriendly want Murphy so he can be paired with Power. Maybe a trading partner there. Doubt if he will return a 1st. Maybe he can be packaged with another prospect to expand the deal and increase the return. Sure would like to pry away their prospect Peterka somehow.

Also maybe Dallas will be looking for a RD if Klingberg walks.
fattybeef
Joined: 05.04.2010

May 24 @ 1:05 PM ET
Yeah both teams are very entertaining to watch. They just fly around shift after shift and just forces the opposition out of their comfort zones having to make plays a few seconds earlier than they are comfortable with and on the forecheck....just constant pressure on the D men usually results in turnovers and prime chances.

See if Calgary can bounce back tonight....

- SteveRain


Missing Tanev seems to be a big issue there.
LAHawk
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 11.02.2017

May 24 @ 1:17 PM ET
I don't know the deal, but I hope the team has some patience with him as he works on his game. I think there is potential there for a 2nd pair guy who can play a two-way game on the blueline.

breadbag

As opposed to StanBo, I don't think KD is enamored with smaller size defenseman.
wiz1901
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: DraftSite com, IL
Joined: 05.14.2008

May 24 @ 1:58 PM ET
As opposed to StanBo, I don't think KD is enamored with smaller size defenseman.
- LAHawk


But his best girlfriend is former Hawk Campbell, not ever a defensive stalwart at taking the larger bodies either.

I am not so sure that Marc Kelley wasn't the guy behind drafting offense men, but the league had already seen success with average and smaller defenders who had accurate hard shots foot speed, with the hopes the defensive side can compensate.

(I will never forget in the first game Gustav Forsling played after they acquired him fro Vancouver, how from the point, he put the puck right on net when the hawks filled traffic in the home plate area, how Quenelle looked right over at his assistant like they had acquired a weapon.)
I am not sure of Carolina's reasoning when they placed on waivers by the Hurricanes prior to the delayed 2020–21 season in January and Florida claimed him.

He is a tad under 6 feet and has learned to use his positives in the playing of defense, but I think the game now deploys three type of defenseman who play in the top two pairs, besides the "elites":

Smaller fast jumper mailmen who have the green light to attack.

Giant bruiser types whose biggest offensive weapons are being offensive to the other team's attackers especially the bigger named ones to punish them with the hopes they wear down, back down, or let up.

All around fast bigger guys who eat minutes, block shots, shoot hard and know their way around the offensive side.


There is room for all, there is still an emphasis on quickness up ice and really good hands.
The hawks where looking to repopulate their backline, and I THINK THAT was what they emphasized.
THEN comes that Montreal Tampa Final where the big boy Hab defenders led my Weber player their hearts full of physicality, never letting up, and suddenly there was a new opinion on what teams need in Cup runs.

Hence, trading their 3rd rounder THIS 2022 Draft for the THE 91st slot Taige Harding?????

Don't anybody tell me you can only get a player in the first round, because MY team thinks enough about a giant 6 foot seven former AJHL Fort McMurray team captain defenseman now at Providence College to trade to add to their defender stable with that big buy defender....
Angotti
Season Ticket Holder
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: IL
Joined: 07.03.2019

May 24 @ 2:12 PM ET

Think the Leafs just inked Giordano (spell) for 2 years at some low ball price. leafs are becoming like a NBA team where all these veterans are chasing rings at low ball AAVs....Tampa has a few guys as well.

Think out of the 3 veteran D men (jones, murphy, mccabe)...Murphy would be most attractive for the opposition in regard to talent and his contract.
SteveRain

I agree with the bolded, plus he’s a RD. Unlike many here, I don’t have a problem with Murphy, but we do have Mitchell and Regula that are both RD and will be ready for the show sometime in 2023, or before. McCabe is the one defenseman that I’d like to see moved out at the draft, maybe Beaudin goes with him to increase the return. Theo has mentioned in the past that Beaudin looks slow, with his smallish built that’s not a good combination.
Popsghostly
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Wheaton, IL
Joined: 08.11.2017

May 24 @ 2:41 PM ET
Did anyone discuss this article?

https://thehockeywriters....22-offseason-blockbuster/

Cat for the second overall plus change.

Slafkovsky the real deal? 9 points so far at the World so far.
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