Zach Jarom: Cap is Set, Whats Next?

Rinse and repeat--same plan as past year one more time. Hopefully KD can hit on a couple of guys who have good years and can be dealt at the deadline. After that, it is time to build for real.

I think what is good is that bringing in the right type players that can get significant minutes here and pad the stat sheet - they appear to have huge value to teams at the trade deadline, especially with the Hawks taking on 50% of their salary. Its a really smart play.

From previous blog.

QO is $9 million. Not too many teams in contention can afford that, so should keep the price reasonable. Might Buffalo be interested? Look good next to Tage and Skinner (drops Tuch to line 2).
- Revco38

Yep QO is 9M. But he can sign a long term contract with whomever acquires him. I would think the acquiring team would be able to negotiate a deal before the trade. Maybe something like 8 x 7.75 similar to what Caufield just got?

Rinse and repeat--same plan as past year one more time. Hopefully KD can hit on a couple of guys who have good years and can be dealt at the deadline. After that, it is time to build for real.
- RaleighHawk

Agree. I wouldn't mind a top 5 pick, or better, next summer. Celebrini, Eiserman, Catton would be out there.

Rinse and repeat--same plan as past year one more time. Hopefully KD can hit on a couple of guys who have good years and can be dealt at the deadline. After that, it is time to build for real.
- RaleighHawk

Agreed, and include taking on some bad contracts for picks/prospects. I do think they need to acquire a middle 6 guy or two to skate with Bedard. Since it will take 2-3 yrs for the forward prospects to get real NHL looks I think it's ok to sign a Domi, Rodrigues type for 3 yrs to give the club top/middle 6 legit NHLers. Maybe tough to recruit players to come to the Hawks but they can easily overpay giving them an edge most teams won't have.

The VAN's of the world have some decent players that their team may be looking to move their contracts like Boesser and/or Garland. Of course the Hawks would want prospects/draft picks as sweeteners for helping.

A UFA like Hathaway who is a rugged dude and can skate a shift on the bottom 6 would be nice. Another guy who the Hawks can give 3 yrs to.

And yes a 1 yr deal to a Pacioretty or Monahan type allowing them to prove they are still healthy and effective that might be able to be moved at the TDL. Even if they don't stay healthy it helps get to the cap floor.

IMO no contracts over 3 yrs so as not block kids ready for NHL looks.

From previous blog.



Yep QO is 9M. But he can sign a long term contract with whomever acquires him. I would think the acquiring team would be able to negotiate a deal before the trade. Maybe something like 8 x 7.75 similar to what Caufield just got?
- boilermaker100

DeBrincat seems to fit DET like a glove and they have the draft capital to give OTT what they paid the Hawks in that trade. A trade that fits both clubs.

What little I read about DET they are looking for a goal scorer and that is Dcat in spades. Add he's 25 yrs old, scored over 40 goals twice he's a really attractive player who grew up in MI.

DeBrincat seems to fit DET like a glove and they have the draft capital to give OTT what they paid the Hawks in that trade. A trade that fits both clubs.

What little I read about DET they are looking for a goal scorer and that is Dcat in spades. Add he's 25 yrs old, scored over 40 goals twice he's a really attractive player who grew up in MI.
- Mr Ricochet

Has Yzerman ever done something like that? I think Stevie realizes his farm system is not so good and if Wiz is right he'll probably hold onto those picks for this year.

Has Yzerman ever done something like that? I think Stevie realizes his farm system is not so good and if Wiz is right he'll probably hold onto those picks for this year.
- BetweenTheDots

Does he become a UFA or RFA if Detroit waits him out? If UFA I think Detroit roles the dice he will be there.

Has Yzerman ever done something like that? I think Stevie realizes his farm system is not so good and if Wiz is right he'll probably hold onto those picks for this year.
- BetweenTheDots

ADB’s age makes for an interesting decision for Yzerman. Does he think the team is ready to make a push to being a contender in the next few years? In which case maybe he can give up some draft picks this or next year? On the other hand if Yzerman feels the team is too far away it’s not worth trading away draft picks.

A thought on the Memorial Cup. Guys who noticed Allan's fine play were proven right by his being named as a Memorial Cup allstar. The kid has improved nicely along with good size and solid compete he's added details to his game....... Nice to see. Looking forward to him in camp and as a Hog next yr as he starts his pro career.

Dach. Kid's simple game was effective. Pucks in, hunt them down, feed the slot. Take pucks to the net off the rush. Take away the goalie's eyes, whack at rebounds and cause chaos in the crease area. Play a physical game........ That kind of game is not contingent on skill per say and those kinds can get to the NHL faster. My guess is his arrival to the Hawks depends on his defensive abilities.

Korchinski. I mentioned I liked that he stayed within his game, didn't try to do too much causing mistakes. He had a rough final game getting beat on his side a few times and allowing a cross slot pass on a 2 on 1 that ended with a goal against but aside from that I was thinking it's time for the kid to step up as his team was getting shut out and he didn't and they were.

I watched Zellweger skate the thing up, in and be dangerous for Kamloops more times in a period than Korchinski in the 5 games in the Memorial Cup. Korchinski never did take over a game, or close to it, in the best teams on best teams tournament.

By no means was Korchinski bad, although the final game last night he was not good overall, I thought there was little left for him in jrs but have changed my mind. I thought the path for him next yr was the Shane Wright treatment of 9 NHL games, practice and travel with the Hawks, AHL rehab, the WJC then back to rs.

Kid had 3 pts in 5 Cup games but not only didn't he take over best on best games he didn't really try to. IMO another whole season in the WHL is the proper developmental path for him.

ADB’s age makes for an interesting decision for Yzerman. Does he think the team is ready to make a push to being a contender in the next few years? In which case maybe he can give up some draft picks this or next year? On the other hand if Yzerman feels the team is too far away it’s not worth trading away draft picks.
- paulr

Agree. Also, Stevie Y might be under some pressure to show some results after four years of rebuilding. This year's picks are unlikely to help the parent club for 2-3 years from now, which are years 7-8 of his rebuild.

ADB’s age makes for an interesting decision for Yzerman. Does he think the team is ready to make a push to being a contender in the next few years? In which case maybe he can give up some draft picks this or next year? On the other hand if Yzerman feels the team is too far away it’s not worth trading away draft picks.
- paulr

I think Yzerman thinks his club is ready for the next step. I think adding Copp, Kubalik and Perron last yr showed that. With Marco Kasper and Dman Edvinsson probably coming in next yr, Raymond in yr 3 looks to make a jump, same with Seider I think Stevie Y is ready for the next step.

The #9 pick will probably take 2-3 yrs to help so adding Dcat at 25 yrs old fits both short and long term needs, and besides will the #9 pick be as good as Dcat is?

If I was ADB, I wouldn’t sign anything until after the season when (supposedly) the cap is supposed to go up significantly. More clubs able to buy d for his services.

Reinhart and Verhaeghe are invisible in this series. FLA has little chance if these guys don't even get their name called in a game. ........ Anyone know why Luosterainen is out, what's his injury and is he out for the series?

Zach Jarom: Cap is Set, Whats Next?
- Zach Jarom

I agree with the idea of signing more players to 1 year x $3 million type of deals. The UFA market in the summer of 2024 offers some interesting possibilities (if some of these players make it to free agency). Plus, the 24/25 season could see the salary cap take a significant bump.

Although Matthews is the big fish I don’t expect he’ll make it to free agency. Plus, I don’t think KD would want a $15 million forward right now. Aho on the other hand would cost significantly less and would be a great 2C behind Bedard. Reichel and Nazar could be shifted to the wing.

If I was ADB, I wouldn’t sign anything until after the season when (supposedly) the cap is supposed to go up significantly. More clubs able to buy d for his services.
- LAHawk

Agreed but he had an off season what if he has another?

I think Yzerman thinks his club is ready for the next step. I think adding Copp, Kubalik and Perron last yr showed that. With Marco Kasper and Dman Edvinsson probably coming in next yr, Raymond in yr 3 looks to make a jump, same with Seider I think Stevie Y is ready for the next step.

The #9 pick will probably take 2-3 yrs to help so adding Dcat at 25 yrs old fits both short and long term needs, and besides will the #9 pick be as good as Dcat is?
- Mr Ricochet

I think it is also possible that he believes it isn't ready for the next step. He did some selling at the TDL. Was that to draft guys for even further down the road, or to accumulate assets to trade for established players to help now (such as Cat)?

I agree with the idea of signing more players to 1 year x $3 million type of deals. The UFA market in the summer of 2024 offers some interesting possibilities (if some of these players make it to free agency). Plus, the 24/25 season could see the salary cap take a significant bump.

Although Matthews is the big fish I don’t expect he’ll make it to free agency. Plus, I don’t think KD would want a $15 million forward right now. Aho on the other hand would cost significantly less and would be a great 2C behind Bedard. Reichel and Nazar could be shifted to the wing.
- DarthKane

This post is not remotely funny....

I think Yzerman thinks his club is ready for the next step. I think adding Copp, Kubalik and Perron last yr showed that. With Marco Kasper and Dman Edvinsson probably coming in next yr, Raymond in yr 3 looks to make a jump, same with Seider I think Stevie Y is ready for the next step.

The #9 pick will probably take 2-3 yrs to help so adding Dcat at 25 yrs old fits both short and long term needs, and besides will the #9 pick be as good as Dcat is?
- Mr Ricochet

I'm sure Ottawa, after trading this year's 1st for Chychrun, would love to get a top 10 pick + + for Cat. A Debrincat trade involving Detroit and Ottawa is a great match. And the Wings would still have #17 and some 2nds to add to their prospect pool.

This post is not remotely funny....
- mohel

Or sarcastic.

Agreed but he had an off season what if he has another?
- paulr

If 27 goals and 66 points is an off-season, he is still going to get a huge payday.

Agreed but he had an off season what if he has another?
- paulr

Detroit could sign Kane tor a few years to resurrect the Kane Cat magic. And papa Kane could easily make the drive to Detroit

Agree. Also, Stevie Y might be under some pressure to show some results after four years of rebuilding. This year's picks are unlikely to help the parent club for 2-3 years from now, which are years 7-8 of his rebuild.
- mohel

Huh?

From previous blog.



Yep QO is 9M. But he can sign a long term contract with whomever acquires him. I would think the acquiring team would be able to negotiate a deal before the trade. Maybe something like 8 x 7.75 similar to what Caufield just got?
- boilermaker100

If Caufield is the measuring stick at that price, Dinky getting 9M doesn't seem so unreasonable now does it?