2023 NHL Draft situation

[RememberTheRoar]

Carlsson is at the level or above of Peter Forsberg and the Sedin twins per EP at this point in their respective careers in the SHL. If that is the case then I am good to go with him as our 6'3" C with Nazar 2nd line C.

That sounds pretty good. Do we all think that Nazar can provide that 1-2 punch down the middle that teams strive to build around?

 

[ClydeLee]

Michkov makes a lot of great plays in tight around the net. Which worries me if he can do it at his size in the big leagues. But I do like his fit with the rebuild timeline too.

Is there a consensus thought that Carlsson will play in the NHL next year or maybe stay a year in the SHL?

 

[Putt Pirate]

Hard tons

That sounds pretty good. Do we all think that Nazar can provide that 1-2 punch down the middle that teams strive to build around?

That sounds pretty good. Do we all think that Nazar can provide that 1-2 punch down the middle that teams strive to build around?

Hard to say as he is losing a development year and all with the injury this year. sure hoping so.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Michkov makes a lot of great plays in tight around the net. Which worries me if he can do it at his size in the big leagues. But I do like his fit with the rebuild timeline too.

Is there a consensus thought that Carlsson will play in the NHL next year or maybe stay a year in the SHL?

From actual people with knowledge I’m not sure but I don’t think if the hawks drafted him that he would be over with the big club. Maybe in Rockford for a year?

 

[Kevin Musto]

Carlsson is at the level or above of Peter Forsberg and the Sedin twins per EP at this point in their respective careers in the SHL.

He's not as skilled as those guys though.

That sounds pretty good. Do we all think that Nazar can provide that 1-2 punch down the middle that teams strive to build around?

Yes. Nazar is essentially Brayden Point.

Is there a consensus thought that Carlsson will play in the NHL next year or maybe stay a year in the SHL?

Consensus seems to be that he's NHL ready, along with Bedard and Fantilli. But whereas those guys are immediate top 6 players, Carlsson is the kind of guy that would probably play 3rd line if brought in immediately. So the smarter play for a rebuilding team that can take their time would probably be to have him marinate as a 1st liner in the AHL for a year.

 

[kmwtrucks]

I saw one ranking recently that had carlsson ahead frantil. WJ coming up will be a huge to see how the 3 of them rank. more excited for that then the blackhawks. I just want the Blackhawks to end with the worst record. im fine with any of those 3. they all would go # 1 or would be in the mix 2017-2022. the last guy I feel is clearly would be ahead is Matthews. IMO

 

[RememberTheRoar]

He's not as skilled as those guys though.

Yes. Nazar is essentially Brayden Point.

Consensus seems to be that he's NHL ready, along with Bedard and Fantilli. But whereas those guys are immediate top 6 players, Carlsson is the kind of guy that would probably play 3rd line if brought in immediately. So the smarter play for a rebuilding team that can take their time would probably be to have him marinate as a 1st liner in the AHL for a year.

When you say Nazar is essentially Point, what do you mean by that? Point is a 1C on most teams in the league but it doesn’t seem like the consensus is that Nazar is slam dunk 1C, or that the hawks are even counting on him to be.

 

[Kevin Musto]

When you say Nazar is essentially Point, what do you mean by that? Point is a 1C on most teams in the league but it doesn’t seem like the consensus is that Nazar is slam dunk 1C, or that the hawks are even counting on him to be.

I just mean size and skillset.

I'm not saying Nazar is a slamdunk 1C, although I do think he's a surefire top 6er.

Basically Point is the ceiling. Whether Nazar reaches that or he winds up something a bit lesser, I'm not sure. Definitely has been trickier to assess since he's been out this year.

 

[Northernhawk]

Second week in a row the Hawks are dead last...updated draft seedings...

1.CHICAGO
2.Anaheim
3.Columbus
4.San Jose
5.Arizona
6.Philadelphia
7.Ottawa
8.Vancouver
9.Montreal
10.St. Louis
11.Montreal(FLA)
12.Nashville
13.Buffalo
14.Calgary
15.Detroit
16.NY Islanders

On the plus side of things, both the Lightning and Stars are sliding downwards...a bit...Blackhawks picking 1st, 24th(TB), 33rd, 56th(TB), 65th, 89th(Dal) and 97th

 

[Hattrick Kane]

Second week in a row the Hawks are dead last...updated draft seedings...

1.CHICAGO
2.Anaheim
3.Columbus
4.San Jose
5.Arizona
6.Philadelphia
7.Ottawa
8.Vancouver
9.Montreal
10.St. Louis
11.Montreal(FLA)
12.Nashville
13.Buffalo
14.Calgary
15.Detroit
16.NY Islanders

On the plus side of things, both the Lightning and Stars are sliding downwards...a bit...Blackhawks picking 1st, 24th(TB), 33rd, 56th(TB), 65th, 89th(Dal) and 97th

The Sharks are 10 points up on the Hawks now but have played 4 more games. Only Arizona, Columbus and Anaheim or less than 10 points to us.

Now, I don’t want to actively cheer against the Hawks, but tonight’s game against Columbus is an absolute must lose. That’s a four point swing that could propel Columbus out of last place contention.

 

[RememberTheRoar]

The Sharks are 10 points up on the Hawks now but have played 4 more games. Only Arizona, Columbus and Anaheim or less than 10 points to us.

Now, I don’t want to actively cheer against the Hawks, but tonight’s game against Columbus is an absolute must lose. That’s a four point swing that could propel Columbus out of last place contention.

It’s really important for this rebuild to get a guaranteed top-three pick. I don’t think it’s necessarily cheering against the Hawks to hope they lose individual games.

You’re cheering for the greater good of the franchise.

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

Hawks need to play Mrazek more or trade Stalock to a team in need of a goalie. When Stalock has been healthy he's been really damn good behind a team that is absolute ass.

 

[Northernhawk]

Hawks need to play Mrazek more or trade Stalock to a team in need of a goalie. When Stalock has been healthy he's been really damn good behind a team that is absolute ass.

well I agree on one point...Stalock UNLESS THEY PLAN TO EXTEND HIM should be traded for anything...because I believe ALL our pending UFAs need to traded...ALL
Mrazek is our only goalie other than Soderblom so yes unfortunately he will start more games this year

 

[clydesdale line]

Coyotes beat the Avs last night... yes you read that right.

 

[kmwtrucks]

well I agree on one point...Stalock UNLESS THEY PLAN TO EXTEND HIM should be traded for anything...because I believe ALL our pending UFAs need to traded...ALL
Mrazek is our only goalie other than Soderblom so yes unfortunately he will start more games this year

why would you extend anyone. you can bring them back after the season. the Cap is flat we are 1 of few teams that will have tons of cash.

 

[Hattrick Kane]

Coyotes beat the Avs last night... yes you read that right.

The Coyotes beat the corpse of the Avalanche. Mackinnon, Landeskog, Byram, Nuke, Manson and Helm were all out last night. They literally had to play with 10 forwards.

 

[Behn Wilson]

The Coyotes beat the corpse of the Avalanche. Mackinnon, Landeskog, Byram, Nuke, Manson and Helm were all out last night. They literally had to play with 10 forwards.

wondered why they won and so decisively. Makes sense now.

 

[Illinihockey]

The Coyotes beat the corpse of the Avalanche. Mackinnon, Landeskog, Byram, Nuke, Manson and Helm were all out last night. They literally had to play with 10 forwards.

This information would have been nice to have before I bet colorado

 

[ClydeLee]

The Avs were limited but this Yotes team also beat Carolina 3-0 a month ago.

I never feared they were gonna be out tanking, they have too many younger pieces set to improve, which is what happened.

 

[Mrfenn92]

well I agree on one point...Stalock UNLESS THEY PLAN TO EXTEND HIM should be traded for anything...because I believe ALL our pending UFAs need to traded...ALL
Mrazek is our only goalie other than Soderblom so yes unfortunately he will start more games this year

Mrazek and Soderblom are the probable nhl goalies next year especially if they Commesso after his college season.

 

[Behn Wilson]

Mrazek and Soderblom are the probable nhl goalies next year especially if they Commesso after his college season.

Slalock has been pretty good, wonder if they could get a pick for him.

 

[Northernhawk]

Mrazek and Soderblom are the probable nhl goalies next year especially if they Commesso after his college season.

They need to buy out Mrazek next year...ugh

 

[Mrfenn92]

They need to buy out Mrazek next year...ugh

Still need to make the cap floor. Maybe they do still but don’t see it happening.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Don't buy anyone out. I don't understand why some people are so insistent on adding cap penalties for longer.

 

[dreadpirateroberts]

I'm assuming that they'll sign Commesso, but what's the likelihood Davidson drafts a goalie in the 1st/2nd? Looks like Michael Hrabal and Carson Bjarnason are the top 2 guys right now.