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just curious what you guys think Rockford is going to look like next year? With the assumption of Levshunov and Korchinski moving up/staying at the NHL level, would Lardis, Moore, Rinzel and Greene be the headliners at Rockford?
 
just curious what you guys think Rockford is going to look like next year? With the assumption of Levshunov and Korchinski moving up/staying at the NHL level, would Lardis, Moore, Rinzel and Greene be the headliners at Rockford?
It's looking more and more like Murphy is going to be back next year. With his injury history, I don't think a team is going to trade for him at this point so with Crevier likely to be kept, Levshunov will likely begin the season in Rockford next year but will then probably be called up when Murphy inevitably gets hurt again.

The Blackhawks literally have to spend on FAs next year to get to the cap floor so I'm guessing they sign at least 2 forwards to go with the 10 forwards they already have under contract on the roster today for next year. (Dach included in that)

If Anderson sticks around as a plug, Guttman probably comes back to play in Rockford with Lardis, Moore, Rinzel, and Greene. Savoie is probably back and hopefully Hayes and Ludwinski take a step forward. Also don't forget about Thompson, James, and Misiak. We'll see what they do with AHL vets but they're probably going to want a few to stick around with all the kids. But it could look something like this down there to begin the season:

Lardis - Guttman - AHL Vet
Moore - Greene - James
Hayes - Thompson - Misiak
Marcel - Ludwinski - AHL Vet
Pharand

AHL Vet - Levshunov
Kaiser - Rinzel
Harding - AHL Vet

Commesso
Whoever (Doesn't really matter)

That is still a ridiculously young lineup and then could be supplemented later potentially by Boisvert, Vanacker, and Henry but we'll have to see.
 
It's looking more and more like Murphy is going to be back next year. With his injury history, I don't think a team is going to trade for him at this point so with Crevier likely to be kept, Levshunov will likely begin the season in Rockford next year but will then probably be called up when Murphy inevitably gets hurt again.

The Blackhawks literally have to spend on FAs next year to get to the cap floor so I'm guessing they sign at least 2 forwards to go with the 10 forwards they already have under contract on the roster today for next year. (Dach included in that)

If Anderson sticks around as a plug, Guttman probably comes back to play in Rockford with Lardis, Moore, Rinzel, and Greene. Savoie is probably back and hopefully Hayes and Ludwinski take a step forward. Also don't forget about Thompson, James, and Misiak. We'll see what they do with AHL vets but they're probably going to want a few to stick around with all the kids. But it could look something like this down there to begin the season:

Lardis - Guttman - AHL Vet
Moore - Greene - James
Hayes - Thompson - Misiak
Marcel - Ludwinski - AHL Vet
Pharand

AHL Vet - Levshunov
Kaiser - Rinzel
Harding - AHL Vet

Commesso
Whoever (Doesn't really matter)

That is still a ridiculously young lineup and then could be supplemented later potentially by Boisvert, Vanacker, and Henry but we'll have to see.

I'd think it's more likely that Guttman leaves than comes back. He's not going to get games with the Hawks, even as a depth piece, as they try to get young players icetime in the NHL. Even though the Hawks are one of the worst teams in the league, they'll be prioritizing development of younger players. Guttman's likely to sign with a team where he'll at least get a shot in the NHL if he's earned it IMO.
 
It's looking more and more like Murphy is going to be back next year. With his injury history, I don't think a team is going to trade for him at this point so with Crevier likely to be kept, Levshunov will likely begin the season in Rockford next year but will then probably be called up when Murphy inevitably gets hurt again.

The Blackhawks literally have to spend on FAs next year to get to the cap floor so I'm guessing they sign at least 2 forwards to go with the 10 forwards they already have under contract on the roster today for next year. (Dach included in that)

If Anderson sticks around as a plug, Guttman probably comes back to play in Rockford with Lardis, Moore, Rinzel, and Greene. Savoie is probably back and hopefully Hayes and Ludwinski take a step forward. Also don't forget about Thompson, James, and Misiak. We'll see what they do with AHL vets but they're probably going to want a few to stick around with all the kids. But it could look something like this down there to begin the season:

Lardis - Guttman - AHL Vet
Moore - Greene - James
Hayes - Thompson - Misiak
Marcel - Ludwinski - AHL Vet
Pharand

AHL Vet - Levshunov
Kaiser - Rinzel
Harding - AHL Vet

Commesso
Whoever (Doesn't really matter)

That is still a ridiculously young lineup and then could be supplemented later potentially by Boisvert, Vanacker, and Henry but we'll have to see.
Definitely expect Del Mastro/Allan/Korch beside Lev in that spot on top pair

Just not enough LHD spots on Chicago D for all these guys next year with RHD likely being Jones (or maybe take back a D with term if he gets dealt), Murphy and Crevier on the right with Vlasic on the left and Brodie as the warm body as number 7

Only two of those guys will be on the team the other top pair in Rockford
 
Definitely expect Del Mastro/Allan/Korch beside Lev in that spot on top pair

Just not enough LHD spots on Chicago D for all these guys next year with RHD likely being Jones (or maybe take back a D with term if he gets dealt), Murphy and Crevier on the right with Vlasic on the left and Brodie as the warm body as number 7

Only two of those guys will be on the team the other top pair in Rockford

I don't think the Hawks are going to keep Brodie next year. It would be incredibly charitable of them to keep him on the roster and pay the full amount owing. He's going to get bought-out.
 
I'd think it's more likely that Guttman leaves than comes back. He's not going to get games with the Hawks, even as a depth piece, as they try to get young players icetime in the NHL. Even though the Hawks are one of the worst teams in the league, they'll be prioritizing development of younger players. Guttman's likely to sign with a team where he'll at least get a shot in the NHL if he's earned it IMO.
Guttman is restricted so it'll likely be the Hawks' choice to bring him back or not. Maybe they won't qualify him but do you think they'd let him go for nothing? Especially when he makes the Icehogs more competitive.

Definitely expect Del Mastro/Allan/Korch beside Lev in that spot on top pair
Maybe. There would be enough room for all 3 with the Hawks if they buy out Brodie and don't sign anyone. But it's very possible one of them will be on that pairing to begin the season.

I don't think the Hawks are going to keep Brodie next year. It would be incredibly charitable of them to keep him on the roster and pay the full amount owing. He's going to get bought-out.
I think they might but strictly as a 7th guy. He might get a game or 2 here and there on a back to back or it another guy needs a game off for whatever reason. He has experience and would be valuable to the room while it keeps a young player spending a majority of their time in the press box.

Plus buying him out doesn't really save them much. It might be more likely that they waive him and he plays in Rockford.
 
Guttman is restricted so it'll likely be the Hawks' choice to bring him back or not. Maybe they won't qualify him but do you think they'd let him go for nothing? Especially when he makes the Icehogs more competitive.


Maybe. There would be enough room for all 3 with the Hawks if they buy out Brodie and don't sign anyone. But it's very possible one of them will be on that pairing to begin the season.


I think they might but strictly as a 7th guy. He might get a game or 2 here and there on a back to back or it another guy needs a game off for whatever reason. He has experience and would be valuable to the room while it keeps a young player spending a majority of their time in the press box.

Plus buying him out doesn't really save them much. It might be more likely that they waive him and he plays in Rockford.

I don't think the Hawks will do it and I don't think Brodie will do it either. He's got a family. You think he wants to spend all that time traveling and not playing when he could make two thirds of it and pursue something else with his time/life? I don't.
 
I don't think the Hawks will do it and I don't think Brodie will do it either. He's got a family. You think he wants to spend all that time traveling and not playing when he could make two thirds of it and pursue something else with his time/life? I don't.
Is that his choice?
 
Is that his choice?

Ultimately no but I don't think the Hawks are going to even have to worry about feeling bad is my point. I don't think Brodie would want to play out a year being the 7th D, even if it means he makes an extra 1.2M (or whatever the figure is).
 
I believe I saw there was a recent Sun-Tines article that KD was keeping in touch with Kantserov and SAFONOV.....but only the first few pararagraphs were visible..rest behind a pay wall..so do not know what most of the article said.

Safonov I checked has been out if the Akbar lineup since an I jury infantry 8th.
But prior to that had 3g 4a in his
lsst 10GP...
I saw a post hexwss supposed to be back Iin their lineup by January 24th..bit it has not happened yet ...

I thought he played Center..but elite prospects .com lists homas a RW.
Interesting that KD still seems interested in ring him over..
Doutful offense..but goid defense and a big poer forward body at 6'4 205 ( maybe more by now so many years after his draft)
 

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