Speculation: The Official Offseason Roster Discussion Thread

[ClydeLee]

Mason Appleton could be a nice fit? Adds size, speed and some goal scoring touch.

move Zadorov for Appleton or Nylander

it seems like WPG is moving him because they know Seattle is going to take him. If Chicago traded Nylander that would give them an exempt player instead of losing him for nothing. Chicago adds a top 9 forward

Nylander is ineligible and since he didn't play all year his status was deemed he's still a 2nd year guy and his contract slide.

Jets almost dealed for Z at the deadline is sounded like

 

[Brightwing]

Nylander is ineligible and since he didn't play all year his status was deemed he's still a 2nd year guy and his contract slide.

Jets almost dealed for Z at the deadline is sounded like

Oof. If Zadorov goes to the Jets it's not gonna be fun to see him flattening our guys in division.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Oof. If Zadorov goes to the Jets it's not gonna be fun to see him flattening our guys in division.

Flattening guys? Z rarely laid out big hits as usually he missed and took himself out of position going for them

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

They've been trying to move Zadorov since the TDL last year. They f***ed this one up, Stan should cut his losses and take the best deal on the table.

 

[ColbyChaos]

I like Seth Jones as a player but the hawks will have to give up too many assets to aquire him .Keep the assets and this years first round pick. Sign Dougie Hamilton 6.75 / 7 mil per year and Ryan Suter 5.5 mil per year..Trade Dylan Strome for the rights to Zac Hyman sign 4.5 / 5 mil per year.

People need to really stop making Zach Hyman a thing dude is gonna have a lucic level fall off and be signed to a multi year deal with too much term

 

[ColbyChaos]

Mason Appleton could be a nice fit? Adds size, speed and some goal scoring touch.

move Zadorov for Appleton or Nylander

it seems like WPG is moving him because they know Seattle is going to take him. If Chicago traded Nylander that would give them an exempt player instead of losing him for nothing. Chicago adds a top 9 forward

Nylander is already exempt

 

[Hinterland]

Mason Appleton could be a nice fit? Adds size, speed and some goal scoring touch.

move Zadorov for Appleton or Nylander

it seems like WPG is moving him because they know Seattle is going to take him. If Chicago traded Nylander that would give them an exempt player instead of losing him for nothing. Chicago adds a top 9 forward

Appleton is a Maurice favourite...think they'd move other guys before him. That Lowry/Copp/Appleton trio is almost as untouchable as Scheifele I guess.

 

[DesperateBeliever]

Not a confirmed list, but the rumoured protection list.



Protected:

F: Borgstrom, DeBrincat, Hagel, Kampf, Kane, Strome, Toews

D: Jones, Murphy, Stillman

G: Lankinen

 

[RayP]

This defense is going to be hilariously bad if they take Z, and it already was even with him on it.

 

[ColbyChaos]

This defense is going to be hilariously bad if they take Z, and it already was even with him on it.

If only it could be bad enough for Wright and Bedard instead we will have an awful defense and pick 11th-14th probably next year

 

[u2wojo]

How the Suck does Ftanley have the protection list he has, the expansion exempt assets to trade, cap space and we do absolutely NOTHING!!!! We are using protection slots for Kampf and Borgstrom up front and Stillman and Jones. Stunley never ceases to amaze

 

[Styles]

Moved comment to ED thread. Delete

 

[BK]

This defense is going to be hilariously bad if they take Z, and it already was even with him on it.

I think the writing is on the wall that they are going to try sign Hamilton, trade for Jones, or both (which would be crazy).

 

[RayP]

I think the writing is on the wall that they are going to try sign Hamilton, trade for Jones, or both (which would be crazy).

I think so too, but it’s still going to be a really bad team and overall defense. I feel bad for the goalies.



But at this point we shouldn’t. Need to just bottom out this year.

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

I think the writing is on the wall that they are going to try sign Hamilton, trade for Jones, or both (which would be crazy).

I don't think they're going for both. I do think they're going to go try for Hamilton first, then if that doesn't work switch gears to Jones. They also need a top LHD, but there don't seem to be many of those available. Maybe Nate Schmidt.

 

[RayP]

I don't think they're going for both. I do think they're going to go try for Hamilton first, then if that doesn't work switch gears to Jones. They also need a top LHD, but there don't seem to be many of those available. Maybe Nate Schmidt.

They shouldn’t be going for either. Right now this team is so far away from contending that neither of them are changing that.

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

They shouldn’t be going for either. Right now this team is so far away from contending that neither of them are changing that.

I think they have a good forward group but they need D and a goalie.

The one issue that the Hawks have right now with their forwards is that their 3rd line is full of top 6 rejects. Strome/Nylander/Borgstrom/potentially Gaudette

Those guys all have a skill game and 3rd liners are gritty with a bit of skill. None of those guys have much grit.

 

[CanadianHawks]

I don't think they're going for both. I do think they're going to go try for Hamilton first, then if that doesn't work switch gears to Jones. They also need a top LHD, but there don't seem to be many of those available. Maybe Nate Schmidt.

I think the way things are going they will take a swing at OEL

 

[BK]

I don't think they're going for both. I do think they're going to go try for Hamilton first, then if that doesn't work switch gears to Jones. They also need a top LHD, but there don't seem to be many of those available. Maybe Nate Schmidt.

I would almost rather have Schmidt considering the cost of Jones.

 

[Toews2Bickell]

if they go for dougie then might as well go for seth as well...just one of them doesnt move the needle enough, two prob doesnt either but presumably more than one

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

I would almost rather have Schmidt considering the cost of Jones.

I think Hamilton, Schmidt and a goalie would be a good offseason.

 

[clydesdale line]

The one issue that the Hawks have right now with their forwards is that their 3rd line is full of top 6 rejects. Strome/Nylander/Borgstrom/potentially Gaudette

Those guys all have a skill game and 3rd liners are gritty with a bit of skill. None of those guys have much grit.

Eh.. I'd say Gaudette can definitely get his nose in there. But noted with the other 3.

 

[Larmer83]

I think Hamilton, Schmidt and a goalie would be a good offseason.

I'd prefer Hamilton, Joe Frank, And Reynolds. Don't pull your tank out on me baby.

There's gotta be an old timer that appreciates the reference.

 

[dj Mahoney]

If Fleury trade doesn't pan out maybe Jaroslav Halak for 2 yrs for 5 million would be an option ?

 

[GaryU]

I'd prefer Hamilton, Joe Frank, And Reynolds. Don't pull your tank out on me baby.

There's gotta be an old timer that appreciates the reference.

You are diggin deep....Hawks should get Schmidt and a G.