Speculation: Lazerus: Kaprizov to Chicago in 2026

[Mrfenn92]

You're listing a bunch of inconsequential players. Lots of young teams have as good, or better prospect depth. Bedard would be enticing though and Levshunov.

Who exactly is inconsequential
Just wondering

 

[CanadienShark]

Who exactly is inconsequential
Just wondering

Who is consequential, outside of the guys I listed? That's a better question. There are many teams who have comparable prospects in every position.

 

[samsagat]

I'm sure Bedard has a kind of magnetizing force for NHL elite offensive players, but Chicago is as far as it can be from being an NHL contender...

And this quote is from 2 years ago.. even more strange...

 

[ZDH]

True. But could this be like when Panarin went, as a UFA, to the Rangers? The team made huge strides with his arrival.

Yea thats true. There's only so many teams that have the cap space and could be potential winners.

 

[FriendlyGhost92]

Oh, and insulting Chicago pizza is ridiculous.

Correction: Chicago pizza is an insult to pizza.

Then again, who am I to talk? My team is owned by the folks who brought Little Caesar's into the world.

 

[BHawk21]

Correction: Chicago pizza is an insult to pizza.

Then again, who am I to talk? My team is owned by the folks who brought Little Caesar's into the world.

When you say Chicago pizza are you talking about deep dish or chicago pizza?

 

[FriendlyGhost92]

When you say Chicago pizza are you talking about deep dish or chicago pizza?

I'm talking about the damn lasagnas Giordanos serves up.

 

[Digitalbooya]

I’m gonna go out on a limb and say this is not true. If it is, and Laz is being the mouthpiece of the hawks, then they should get smacked with a tampering charge.

 

[FriendlyGhost92]

I’m gonna go out on a limb and say this is not true. If it is, and Laz is being the mouthpiece of the hawks, then they should get smacked with a tampering charge.

My bet is he heard Kaprizov wants to win and isn't sure if Minnesota is the place, and based on his homer belief that Chicago will be a contender in a few years, (Maybe. Maybe not) extrapolated that Chicago is a strong possibility.

 

[Sota Popinski]

It really isnt good there



Chicago pizza is right next to the juicy Lucy in not good versions of food!

Let's save pizza slander for a town where it's really deserved, St. Louis

 

[AKL]

My bet is he heard Kaprizov wants to win and isn't sure if Minnesota is the place, and based on his homer belief that Chicago will be a contender in a few years, (Maybe. Maybe not) extrapolated that Chicago is a strong possibility.

My bet is that at some point Kaprizov probably said something about how he likes the city of Chicago, and that's ultimately been twisted into "Kaprizov would be interested in playing in Chicago", and in this specific instance there's also a ton of "the Hawks would love to add Kaprizov when he hits free agency".

It's a nothing story but I have no idea why Lazerus is writing it, it's highly inappropriate at this point considering Kaprizov has two years left on his contract with Minnesota. Don't think it's tampering by Chicago but it's definitely irresponsible journalism.

 

[WarriorofTime]

I’m gonna go out on a limb and say this is not true. If it is, and Laz is being the mouthpiece of the hawks, then they should get smacked with a tampering charge.

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say you have no clue what "tampering" is lol

 

[Mrfenn92]

Once again for folks who don’t know/read laz he’s a complete clown.

 

[FriendlyGhost92]

Once again for folks who don’t know/read laz he’s a complete clown.

I sent it to my brother who is a Blackhawks fan and all I got in response was "Mark Lazerus is an idiot. Don't believe anything he says."

 

[Mrfenn92]

I sent it to my brother who is a Blackhawks fan and all I got in response was "Mark Lazerus is an idiot. Don't believe anything he says."

It’s true. Honestly

 

[Artemi Panarin]

Mikko Rantanen is going to San Jose in 2026. He wants to win.

 

[westc2]

I can't even begin to imagine what it would cost Chicago.

Nothing. He will be a UFA that season.

 

[MuckOG]

Thin crust pizza rules.

 

[Digitalbooya]

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say you have no clue what "tampering" is lol

The Blackhawks should not be commenting on signing a player who is under contract with another team for 2 more years.

 

[WarriorofTime]

The Blackhawks should not be commenting on signing a player who is under contract with another team for 2 more years.

Mark Lazerus is just some idiot reporter. People speculating on who might sign whom and where such player may want to sign is not tampering. It's just speculating.

Tampering is "hey, Kaprizov, don't sign an extension with Minnesota for $11.5 million, we'll offer you $13 million in July"

 

[noncents]

Bedard would be enticing though

Habs fans. not even once.

 

[CanadienShark]

Habs fans. not even once.

What?

 

[Kaners PPGs]

I did circa 2004-early 2006. Wouldn't move back in a million years.

I don't want to live in Chicago either but I still appreciate it. It's a world class city with all the amenities you'd expect. I visit often and enjoy the dining and entertainment it offers. Granted, there are areas I avoid but most major cities have high-crime areas. Besides, we all know where the Chicago criticism stems from. I couldn't care less what the MAGA folks think about Chicago.

 

[Digitalbooya]

Mark Lazerus is just some idiot reporter. People speculating on who might sign whom and where such player may want to sign is not tampering. It's just speculating.

Tampering is "hey, Kaprizov, don't sign an extension with Minnesota for $11.5 million, we'll offer you $13 million in July"

Re-read my first post.