Value of: Chicago wants your young 2C

[HockeyVirus]

Do rebuilding clubs sell 24/25 year olds though? You'd be selling off guys who are already into their UFA stages.

If the Blues wanted to do a full rebuild, a guy like Thomas would be a logical player to move and get value on and kick start the rebuild. Getting another 1st + some prospect they like would be a win for them. But again, just an example.

 

[FiveTacos]

If the Blues wanted to do a full rebuild, a guy like Thomas would be a logical player to move and get value on and kick start the rebuild. Getting another 1st + some prospect they like would be a win for them. But again, just an example.

I think even that's unlikely. You don't kickstart a rebuild unless you're getting a premier centerpiece prospect back.

So that prospect better be really good, or the pick really high. You giving up a top 5-10 pick for a 25 year old 2c? Or a true blue chipper? Doubt it. And if not, it doesn't really speed up the rebuild, if anything it makes the hole deeper.

 

[HockeyVirus]

I think even that's unlikely. You don't kickstart a rebuild unless you're getting a premier centerpiece prospect back.

So that prospect better be really good, or the pick really high. You giving up a top 5-10 pick for a 25 year old 2c? Or a true blue chipper? Doubt it. And if not, it doesn't really speed up the rebuild, if anything it makes the hole deeper.

He's not helping you rebuild, he is winning games. More picks = faster rebuild. Get 6 firsts in the next few drafts selling guys.

A guy like Broberg nah keep him he will still be young when they are ready to try and win. Same with Holloway

 

[FiveTacos]

He's not helping you rebuild, he is winning games. More picks = faster rebuild. Get 6 firsts in the next few drafts selling guys.

It's not a faster rebuild, because now you have to fill a significant hole in your top 6 with that pick, instead of having a good player in that spot for 7-8 years.

A guy like Broberg nah keep him he will still be young when they are ready to try and win. Same with Holloway

Broberg and Holloway are only 2 years younger. That's practically nothing.

 

[StreetHawk]

He's not helping you rebuild, he is winning games. More picks = faster rebuild. Get 6 firsts in the next few drafts selling guys.

A guy like Broberg nah keep him he will still be young when they are ready to try and win. Same with Holloway

Thomas is a year older than Broberg. 2017 draftee vs a 2018 one.
Chicago can land a 2C. But asking for a young guy like in the 24/25 range or even 26 signed for multiple years is going to be a lot more difficult barring a cap crunch which with the increase now, Barring having a lot of talent like TB did or poorly managed, not sure I see many options that fit what Chicago is looking for.

 

[Space umpire]

Could have just held onto a Kirby Dach instead of trading him at 21, but what do I know.

Not much if you think Dach is a 2C.

 

[MNRube]

Hawks need a 2C that has size and defensive chops. Moore, should he prove to be an NHL quality C, projects as a Haula type. Guys like Zegras & Frost won’t help them longterm. They will be way too easy to play against