Pez68
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This isn't serious, right?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?
This isn't serious, right?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?
I don’t see kotkaniemi as a second center solution at all.I’ve thrown it out before I think Kokatniemi is gonna be a player the Hawks could acquire for the 2C hole
Henrique would make a lot of sense along with Stephenson
Wennberg could be a stealthy add although he’s a 3C
Think Scott powers said they will be in the second center marketWith no Celebrini, seems there’s more of chance for Nazar to make the team with a good showing.
But still being so far under the cap, I’m guessing Kyle is gonna go hunting for second line centre as well as a winger for Bedard. Probably pick up a depth defenseman as well so we’re not forcing the kids next year.
I think Stephenson as a linemate to Nazar makes a ton of sense as a guy who can take over faceoff duties if need be.With no Celebrini, seems there’s more of chance for Nazar to make the team with a good showing.
But still being so far under the cap, I’m guessing Kyle is gonna go hunting for second line centre as well as a winger for Bedard. Probably pick up a depth defenseman as well so we’re not forcing the kids next year.
The market is thin.Think Scott powers said they will be in the second center market
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
Hmmm wondering who is a Russian UFA to help the transition of Demidov Kantserov ?
Hmmm wondering who is a Russian UFA to help the transition of Demidov Kantserov ?
Nobody with cup aspirations is bringing in a proven playoff failure at over 5 mill cap hit.Just about any playoff would gladly take Marner at 50% retention
Okay yes thats right .Kurashev speaks Russian fluently.
Missing Hayes, Ludwinski, luypen, Saarela, Allan , RolstonReichel signed so now our signed players for next season are
Bedard
Kurashev
Hall
Dickinson
Foligno
Athanasiou
Donato
Reichel
*Nazar
*Slaggert
*Dach
*Savoie
Jones
Murphy
Vlasic
Korchinski
Kaiser
*Del Mastro
Mrazek
Soderblom
nobody suggested that so no need to say sorrySorry but signing any FA C to an expensive and longish term contract is dumb with Nazar and Moore in pipeline and likely joining club in coming years (Nazar could be regular as soon as next)
Neither will be here anytime soon (Demidov at earliest would be 25-26 season)
that will be a top 6-7 pick. I would be shocked. maybe the Toronto pick.Next years team is going to be rough, again, because Demidov will be staying in Russia. I think the #1 pick will be in play again for the Hawks come 2025.
the thought would be he would come with a asset and would probably be more like a 3rd line center on the hawks. with the cap going up the next couple years the contract will not look as bad. maybe they add Scott Morrow. 6-2 rd 21 at UmassDon't know how you can watch Kotkaniemi this postseason and feel OK committing six years there.
Next year is going to be rough again for sure. But it's going to be a lot better than this year. Davidson knows he can't have these young players playing through seasons like the one they just endured. The Hawks will be better. They'll probably finish 4th-7th last but will generally be more competitive. Arizona was 6th last this year but finished close to .500. I think that's a realistic goal to shoot for.Next years team is going to be rough, again, because Demidov will be staying in Russia. I think the #1 pick will be in play again for the Hawks come 2025.