The Great Wyatt Kalynuk Appreciation thread (And former Hawks talk vol 8)

[hawksrule]

I loved @boxcar65’s schtick. He was the McDavid of bad player simping.

 

[Styles]

I loved @boxcar65’s schtick. He was the McDavid of bad player simping.

Generational.

 

[Naster Okan]

Never had that ManDog/DaveDog pairing… how disappointing.

 

[cassac]

Generational.

I see what you did there!

 

[Space umpire]

Good for Strome.

I would bet he and his agent pushed to get this done now.
As the season goes on games get quicker, tighter and more physical.
Those are not circumstances where Strome will usually find success.
Good for him though. Nothing I’ve seen says he’s anything less than a good guy.

 

[ClydeLee]

Montador family lawsuit ongoing to next steps. Even at the time in 2012 I thought it was crazy how quick and often it seemed he was returning from concussions. He was the best D on the powerplay that they just needed, which seems so odd but was true of that year.

 

[hockeydoug]

Yiiiiiikes, what in the hell?

This has to be the Caps riding the core into the sunset and getting OV his goals...right? It can't be a serious attempt to contend.

 

[BLKHKhockey]

I know Hagel is a touchy subject around here, but saw this on the Lightning board.

You know those are hard-earned takeaways too. Very impressive and extremely fun to watch. Exceeding my expectations. Perfect complimentary first line player.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

I know Hagel is a touchy subject around here, but saw this on the Lightning board.

You know those are hard-earned takeaways too. Very impressive and extremely fun to watch. Exceeding my expectations. Perfect complimentary first line player.

Touchy? He was pretty much universally loved and Tampa paid through the nose for him. Wish him nothing but the best.

 

[Kevin Musto]

Touchy? He was pretty much universally loved and Tampa paid through the nose for him. Wish him nothing but the best.

There's that one jabroni who thinks KD should be fired for trading him

Otherwise everyone else likes Hagel and is happy to see him succeed in Tampa, while acknowledging that the trade was good.

 

[ClydeLee]

There's that one jabroni who thinks KD should be fired for trading him

Otherwise everyone else likes Hagel and is happy to see him succeed in Tampa, while acknowledging that the trade was good.

There's also 2 people who were adamant Hagel isn't good

 

[Kevin Musto]

There's also 2 people who were adamant Hagel isn't good

Oh right KBS called him "just a guy"

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

 

[BLKHKhockey]

Touchy? He was pretty much universally loved and Tampa paid through the nose for him. Wish him nothing but the best.

It seems there are still users who can't help but bitch about the trade. Figured bringing him up might make them come out of the woodwork.

 

[kmwtrucks]

hagel is guy that I would like the hawks to bring back in 3 years. Im not sure tampa can keep him. he is going to need a massive raise. to the tune of $5 X 5 at least

 

[EddieTheEagle]

hagel is guy that I would like the hawks to bring back in 3 years. Im not sure tampa can keep him. he is going to need a massive raise. to the tune of $5 X 5 at least

If he is hitting 70+ points while providing sandpaper and an insane work ethic, this guy will get like $6.5M-$7M and who knows in 3 years if the cap rises...

 

[wladyslaw]

If he is hitting 70+ points while providing sandpaper and an insane work ethic, this guy will get like $6.5M-$7M and who knows in 3 years if the cap rises...

I agree- if He keeps up this pace- he is worth at least that. It was a WIN/WIN trade. Tampa can win now-- hawks can't... Love the Player Hagel- but he would be wasted and ONLY land Hawks 4-8 more wins if he played on this roster. I have to "toot my own horn"-- on another blog-- I was the first person to suggest Hawks Greatest asset in Trade would be Hagel. Love the kid! Who ever gave up on him in the Sabres system-- should have been fired by now-- Really horrible deal from Buffalo perspective.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

If Hagel puts up back to back seventy point seasons he'll be worth like eight million plus on the open market. I wouldn't pay that, but I also don't think he keeps scoring like this away from Tampa's top six.

 

[Giovi]

Oh right KBS called him "just a guy"

"Grindy Grinderson" was what he also called him, iirc.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Chuck Fletcher is terrible GM but he can't be this dumb, right?

 

[Wally1112pac]

Chuck Fletcher is terrible GM but he can't be this dumb, right?

Yes...yes he can.

 

[Mrfenn92]

At Andrew ladd’s charity function

 

[clydesdale line]

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At Andrew ladd’s charity function

Make no mistake, that 2010 team was so close. All of those guys had a unique bond like no other.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Make no mistake, that 2010 team was so close. All of those guys had a unique bond like no other.

Agreed. Young fellas and winning. Hard to complain but would’ve loved to see them together for some years afterwards.

 

[Kevin Musto]

GM Kane calling out Stanley and Colliton