I just don't think that helps the Blackhawks all that much. Now it would depend on what the Blackhawks would get in return for him but I'd rather have Jones with his contract on the team than Ceci with whatever he would likely sign for.
Anyone who watched the Oilers in the playoffs last year will tell you that's a really bad idea.
The expectations of either team is that he play well. He didn't. And there's no reason to believe that will change.Comparing a team who went to game 7 of the SCF and their expectations vs the team that was the worst team in the league a few days ago?
Woof, that is one big poo-poo platter of RHD. Would be comfortable with about 2 of that 14.
Been thrilled with Crevier's progress, but not sure how you have clarity on RD with 2 guys who haven't played at the NHL level while underselling Allan as I think he's shown this year that he's a legit NHLer, and has 2nd pair potential IMO.
www.nytimes.com
Powers article this morning.
What I’m hearing about the Blackhawks as the trade deadline approaches
What happens with Lukas Reichel will be interesting to watch, plus why Chris O'Hearn was hired as vice president of hockey operations.
It’s unlikely the Blackhawks re-sign Ryan Donato despite the season he is having. He is still more likely a trade candidate at the deadline. The Blackhawks think highly of Donato, and he has been one of their more consistent players this season, but the Blackhawks are starting to think more about their future roster construction.
The Blackhawks don’t expect Alec Martinez to seek a trade at the deadline. Martinez was asked about his future recently, and he said he was set on helping the Blackhawks for now.
The Blackhawks have gotten calls on Seth Jones lately, but it hasn’t been anything out of the ordinary. The Blackhawks aren’t likely to move anyone who isn’t on an expiring contract before this year’s deadline. Maybe that changes closer to the deadline, but there are no signs of that as of now.
I'm cool with that. I'm curious what they're gonna have to pay him to stay as he'll probably get an offer sheet. The dearth of right handed defensemen is ridiculous and I'll bet its gonna take $2M+ to sign him.
This place is very strange and how you people analyze hockey is illogical I don’t get it. Who on their right mind will take Seth Jones with that contract and that length? The Hawks would have to retain salary or sweeten the deal somehow, no one is gonna pick up your garbage for free. Also what do you mean by “and the deal is good for the Hawks” thats a very general statement, what is a good deal to you? If you think the Hawks will get anything of value back you are kidding yourself, the Hawks would have to GIVE AWAY like a 1st round draft pick and retain salary to get rid of that garbage contract. If someone actually takes that without damage to assets or retention then that would be incredible but this GM is too stupid to pull that miracle off.
There's a distinct possibilty that Rinzel does not fit into the too many dmen equation. Minnesota should expect a decent run in the post season and Rinzel may only be rostered for several games. Think Nazar playing 3 game last year after he joined the Hawks.
So you think all of the reports on teams inquiring on Seth Jones' availability are fake?
They’ve got 8 up not including Murphy who’s obviously injured.
