Rumor: Hawks expected to make big splash (Robertson, Knies, etc)

[Space umpire]

Then they've drafted the wrong guys on defense? I think we're extrapolating the results from a team that iced Foligno, Dickinson, Donato, Burakovsky etc in the top 6/9 regularly...Obviously the D will look like ass when they never played with the puck consistently

Right guys, wrong pairings.
Vlasic with Rinzel
Korchinski with Crevier

 

[featherhawk]

Right guys, wrong pairings.
Vlasic with Rinzel
Korchinski with Crevier

the KK-Crevier pairing is of interest to me if KK plays like he did at the end of last season

 

[giza]

Too bad Hawks aren't on Larkin's list.....I could see a Larkin for Nazar deal.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Too bad Hawks aren't on Larkin's list.....I could see a Larkin for Nazar deal.

Why would Hawks do that?

 

[Drumman44]

Why would Hawks do that?

Would be a silly shortcut, from a roster construction perspective. Larkin at 2C?

 

[Jetskiis]

Too bad Hawks aren't on Larkin's list.....I could see a Larkin for Nazar deal.

why would Chicago trade a good top 6 forward / 2c that fits their timeline for their rebuild in exchange for Larkin, an older 2c (when they already have 2 better options at 2c) who is probably going to be the worse player over the next 5 years?

 

[Mrfenn92]

 

[ploppsdman]

Watch Knies get traded to FLA.

 

[Larmer83]

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If that's the case, I have a hard time seeing the 2-6 picks getting moved. Maybe starts with Seattle at #7.

If the Hawks are remotely entertaing the idea, which they shouldn't, no other assets should go to Toronto.

 

[Mrfenn92]

If that's the case, I have a hard time seeing the 2-6 picks getting moved. Maybe starts with Seattle at #7.

If the Hawks are remotely entertaing the idea, which they shouldn't, no other assets should go to Toronto.

I’d see Seattle being the most likely also.

 

[Sarava]

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I know Toronto fans want half of our rebuild assets for him. But I'd be hesitant to even trade him straight up for the #4. Certainly not if Stenberg is still there.

 

[Mrfenn92]

I know Toronto fans want half of our rebuild assets for him. But I'd be hesitant to even trade him straight up for the #4. Certainly not if Stenberg is still there.

I just can’t imagine Davidson trades number 4 for Knies. Like him as a player and he would fit well here but not for that pick. Keep stacking assets as much as possible while you still can.

 

[crazyhawk]

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If that's true then they're looking at going for a full rebuild and will be fielding offers for Nylander and Mathews as well. Keep Tavares for the vet yoda type. Otherwise why go only part way?

 

[thedarkstark]

Knies MIGHT be worth 10th overall, he sure as hell is not worth 4. The value gap between 4 & 10 is enormous.

Also big no to trading Nazar for anyone who isn't a bonafide star. I like Byram a lot but given his concussion history and the fact he's going to get a massive contract I wouldn't even consider it a lateral move to trade Nazar for him, I'd call it a straight downgrade.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

One name some people here have wanted for a few years is being traded to Seattle

 

[Hattrick Kane]

They must be loading up for Larkin or Hellebuyck

 

[Cashman]

They must be loading up for Larkin or Hellebuyck

Freeing up all $700k?

 

[Crow]

Knies MIGHT be worth 10th overall, he sure as hell is not worth 4. The value gap between 4 & 10 is enormous.

Also big no to trading Nazar for anyone who isn't a bonafide star. I like Byram a lot but given his concussion history and the fact he's going to get a massive contract I wouldn't even consider it a lateral move to trade Nazar for him, I'd call it a straight downgrade.

He’s got a really good contract so I would trade 8 (maybe) 9 or 10 for him. No chance in hell I trade a top 6 pick for him.

What I’m not giving up is:
McKenna
Stenberg
Malhotra
Reid
Smits
Carels
Bjorck
Verhoeff (not sure, about even, depends on team, seems risky but high ceiling)

 

[Mrfenn92]

Freeing up all $700k?

Not really a role there on the wing for him in Florida

 

[Hattrick Kane]

Freeing up all $700k?

It’s not the cap it’s the assets to be used.

 

[Toews2Bickell]

imagine the optionality this FO would have if that FLA pick was unprotected...

 

[featherhawk]

Not really a role there on the wing for him in Florida

no, but there would be here in Chicago though...Samoskevic is a guy that KD should have been after

 

[ClydeLee]

He had all last season to show he can be more with all of their injuries and did nothing with it.

 

[Hawkaholic]

no, but there would be here in Chicago though...Samoskevic is a guy that KD should have been after

A 1st for a guy we have plenty of? Even if KD made an offer, it's likely the team wanted a pick this year, not next year.

 

[featherhawk]

A 1st for a guy we have plenty of? Even if KD made an offer, it's likely the team wanted a pick this year, not next year.

perhaps however he fits the rebuild time line and need...