2024-25 Roster…too soon?

[Behn Wilson]

They’ve got 8 up not including Murphy who’s obviously injured.

There’s some corresponding move coming. Kaiser going down, maybe traded? Brodie going on waivers? Or god hope that Jones trade I’m desperately trying to will into existence.

Smith went on IR

 

[BLKHKhockey]

My guess is teams are calling about Jones trying to get him essentially for free. I don’t think KD is in any hurry to get rid of him for nothing. Guess we’ll see.

 

[Hattrick Kane]

Smith went on IR

They’re not going to carry 8 defensemen and have two of them being 22 or under sitting for a significant number of games.

 

[GIADF]

The handling of Allan of late is really bizarre. Wonder what's going on especially since it was recently mentioned Martinez doesn't want out of Chicago.

 

[x Tame Impala]

My guess is teams are calling about Jones trying to get him essentially for free. I don’t think KD is in any hurry to get rid of him for nothing. Guess we’ll see.

Even if he's not as terrible as he's mostly been since returning from injury I would imagine if you can get him off your hands relatively painlessly then it would be smart to do so. Ideally there's no retention.

 

[WarriorofTime]

Could be a trade with all the Colorado stuff going on, could be Kaiser, Crevier or Allan getting sent down and just shuffling young defensemen in and out while in the evaluation stage on all of them.

Maybe someone took Brodie for nothing (we can dream)

 

[Mrfenn92]

Could be a trade with all the Colorado stuff going on, could be Kaiser, Crevier or Allan getting sent down and just shuffling young defensemen in and out while in the evaluation stage on all of them.

Maybe someone took Brodie for nothing (we can dream)

Brodie to rado

 

[Giovi]

Why Vlasic isn't at least 2nd unit is puzzling.

 

[BHFAN92]

Why Vlasic isn't at least 2nd unit is puzzling.

its unacceptable quite frankly. Only reason I can think of is KD trying to drive up SJ & AM trade value

 

[GIADF]

Why Vlasic isn't at least 2nd unit is puzzling.

Sorenson had a nice start as an NHL coach likely fueled by guys just being extra energized for a new boss.

Since then, he's made some pretty bad decisions IMO. At this point I'm looking forward to whoever replaces him for next season and just hope he doesn't do too much damage in the next 30-40 games or however many they have left at this point.

 

[Kevin Musto]

My guess is teams are calling about Jones trying to get him essentially for free. I don’t think KD is in any hurry to get rid of him for nothing. Guess we’ll see.

He should be.

Getting rid of Seth Jones, even for nothing, is beneficial.

The handling of Allan of late is really bizarre. Wonder what's going on especially since it was recently mentioned Martinez doesn't want out of Chicago.

Allan isn't as good as people here make him out to be.

That being said, there's no advantage to playing Brodie over him.

 

[GIADF]

Allan isn't as good as people here make him out to be.

Allan isn't nearly as bad as you make him out to be.

 

[MHO]

All I can say is calling up Del Mastro to join Allan or Kaiser in the press box would be asinine. Something has to be brewing

 

[ploppsdman]

Del Mastro is the better D between him and Allan so it'll be interesting to see what shakes out. Allan is basically showing you his ceiling; solid stay at home guy. Allan has been good in doing what he does.

 

[Mjul Qvist]

Del Mastro is the better D between him and Allan so it'll be interesting to see what shakes out. Allan is basically showing you his ceiling; solid stay at home guy. Allan has been good in doing what he does.

Allan is better skater though.

 

[Hawkaholic]

Del Mastro is the better D between him and Allan so it'll be interesting to see what shakes out.

Couldn't be more wrong.

 

[Larmer83]

Allan isn't nearly as bad as you make him out to be.

True. But Kaiser isn't as bad as you make him out to be. I happen to see the talent in both and don't feed into some zero sum game between the two.

Here are the fancy stats when comparing both. And when comparing them when paired with Brodie, Kaiser's #'s are better.

Player Season Totals - Natural Stat Trick

 

[ColbyChaos]

Would be bummed out if this is a nothing burger

 

[GIADF]

True. But Kaiser isn't as bad as you make him out to be. I happen to see the talent in both and don't feed into some zero sum game between the two.

Here are the fancy stats when comparing both. And when comparing them when paired with Brodie, Kaiser's #'s are better.

Player Season Totals - Natural Stat Trick

How many minutes have they played with Brodie? I didn't see where/how to filter it by linemates like that.

 

[CanadianHawks]

Yeah this doesn’t make sense. I don’t think Powers knows shit on this one

Something is up

 

[Larmer83]

How many minutes have they played with Brodie? I didn't see where/how to filter it by linemates like that.

Go to the upper left-hand corner. Drag the cursor to "players" then select defensive pairs. Hit the + sign for more filters. From the drop down box select Blackhawks.

This should come as no surprise but everyone that's played decent minutes with Brodie has #'s that suffer.

Also, Allan's # with Murphy are good for two reasons- 1) The #'s are good, and 2) He moved up in the line-up

 

[BLKHKhockey]

He should be.

Getting rid of Seth Jones, even for nothing, is beneficial.

Probably. But Seth would be a big add to a contender’s top 4. That has to cost something, no? Especially in the case that we do retain some.

What do you think is a realistic return?

 

[Kevin Musto]

Probably. But Seth would be a big add to a contender’s top 4. That has to cost something, no? Especially in the case that we do retain some.

What do you think is a realistic return?

I have no idea.

To me, his Brent Seabrook contract makes him a negative asset.

If there are GMs willing to give up anything of value for him, I'd be shocked beyond belief.

 

[clydesdale line]

I think either Allan is getting sent down or Kaiser is traded. People saying Seth are really just hoping.

 

[clydesdale line]

I was close lol.