2024-25 Roster…too soon?

[TLEH]

Shanahan is likely out of a job next year regardless. Keefe maybe by the end of the week. Treliving is a new GM and that organization is desperate. Never underestimate overreactions. Stan blew it up after a sweep. Weber got traded for Subban. I actually don't even find Seth for Marner that farfetched.

Unlikely, sure. Delusional? I think not.

 

[Drumman44]

What about Tavares for free?

 

[Kevin Musto]

What about Tavares for free?

what the hell are we supposed to do with Tavares?

 

[Taze em]

Never turn your tank until you have your Defensemen. Oilers. Leafs.

Poor guys trying to flip Marner for an equal defensemen.

Meanwhile equal defensemen on the market:

 

[Drumman44]

what the hell are we supposed to do with Tavares?

Idk paperweight?

 

[Pez68]

What about Tavares for free?

 

[Drumman44]

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You don’t think he’d put up 60 points here and fetch at least a 2nd at the deadline?

 

[CanadianHawks]

What about Tavares for free?

Rather not help the Leafs out of their mess for free

 

[Hattrick Kane]

I’d do Tavares for Jones. Let’s be real, I’d take nothing for Jones. If we can get out of that deal, it would be a miracle.

 

[Pez68]

You don’t think he’d put up 60 points here and fetch at least a 2nd at the deadline?

I think he's a season or two away from being washed, personally. He only put up 45 points at even strength. He would have much tougher matchups here, isn't a line driver, and wouldn't have a good power play to play on. No, I really don't think he would put up 60+. I think he'll be lucky to do that with the Laffs next season.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Tavares has full NMC

He isn't going anywhere

Leafs are stuck with that deal until the end

 

[HawksDub89]

I dont think Jones waives for Toronto.

Bingo

 

[Kevin Musto]

I’d do Tavares for Jones. Let’s be real, I’d take nothing for Jones. If we can get out of that deal, it would be a miracle.

I would too but pajama boy is even less likely to waive his NMC than Marner

 

[TLEH]

Tavares has full NMC

He isn't going anywhere

Leafs are stuck with that deal until the end

Says the guy doing trades for our unprotected 2025 first for Marner!

 

[Taze em]

If I was as bad as Tavares and Marner in the playoffs and had 2/3 of the fan base hating me this much you couldn’t get me out of there fast enough. Waive my NMC. Vaya con dios.

I certainly wouldn’t be talking about how “I’m a god in Toronto” like Mitchy today. That kid is clearly the youth hockey 4’ ringer we all grew up with playing up three years with a nut job family. Except he actually panned out.

 

[MicronMega]

If the Leafs wanted to move Tavares the same way that Boston moved Hall. If it fits the cap space and adds a player of that quality for nothing. Along with his leadership qualities then why wouldn't you add him?

 

[MicronMega]

Any interest in PLD from LA? If they retain $2M he would be a solid 3rd line center at $6.5M. I don't know if he plays with enough heart and jam for the Hawks though?

 

[dreadpirateroberts]

What I'm hearing about the Blackhawks heading into the NHL Draft Lottery

The Blackhawks' next offseason steps will likely be decided by Tuesday's NHL Draft Lottery.

theathletic.com

If the Blackhawks don’t win the lottery, I think they will likely pursue a second-line center this offseason. The Blackhawks want to be more competitive next season and bolster their top six. That includes adding another center, taking some of the burden off Bedard and aligning Jason Dickinson with more of a third-line role.

Frank Nazar will be in the mix for a roster spot out of camp, but there’s no guarantee he’ll win it. It wouldn’t be surprising if he spent at least part of next season with the AHL Rockford IceHogs. The same could go for Landon Slaggert. And if Nazar and/or Slaggert show they’re ready, the Blackhawks will still have a few roster spots with flexibility.

Stephenson makes a ton of sense as a 2nd line option

 

[Paul Allen]

Any interest in PLD from LA? If they retain $2M he would be a solid 3rd line center at $6.5M. I don't know if he plays with enough heart and jam for the Hawks though?

That’d be one expensive 3C for 7 more years. I doubt LA trades him, they gave too much to get him. Wouldn’t want to send anything of value back for the primadonna.

 

[giza]

Dubois is a pretty good player, but there seems to be some contamination with him and the Hawks want to build cleanly.......Chandler Stephenson would be a better choice even if not as offensively productive as Dubois.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Any interest in PLD from LA? If they retain $2M he would be a solid 3rd line center at $6.5M. I don't know if he plays with enough heart and jam for the Hawks though?

Dude is the most soulless good hockey player you can imagine. If his last name indeed in ov he's a Don Cherry wet dream. Hard pass.

 

[TLEH]

Zero interest in PLD. Guys bounce around for a reason. He's gutless. That trade is likely going to get Rob Blake fired.

 

[CanadianHawks]

Good article by Powers. Happy to hear we will be adding a 2C

 

[BHawk21]

UFA 2nd line Center Options

Stephenson -Yes top option
Henrique - Yes
Lindholm- Yes up to 3 years No 4+ years
Domi- Yes 3 years No 4+
Monahan- No
Duchene-No
Stamkos- Yes up to 3 years No 4+ years
Roslovic- Undecided
Wennberg- No
Bluegar-No

 

[Toews2Bickell]

taking on PLD is how you get fired, guy is a no show way too often, get winners in this org

Good article by Powers. Happy to hear we will be adding a 2C

Macklin