Around the League XXXIV: Offseason

[LDF]

is it me or is this week past trades surprising anyone. i mean, the draft picks are for the 2019 draft, not the upcoming 2018 draft ??

i wonder if, and i am spit ballin here, but maybe that is a reason why the Bhawks haven't been active in the trading scene. considering that many of us fans were expecting the org to be real busy.

 

[TLEH]

Boston just traded their 2018 first. Toronto just traded their 2018 2nd.

Blackhawks just have nothing to trade.

 

[Teemu]

Habs now have four second rounders

 

[RayP]

I like that deal for Boston even if Nash is having a down year.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Nash isn't very good anymore.

 

[AmericanDream]

is it me or is this week past trades surprising anyone. i mean, the draft picks are for the 2019 draft, not the upcoming 2018 draft ??

i wonder if, and i am spit ballin here, but maybe that is a reason why the Bhawks haven't been active in the trading scene. considering that many of us fans were expecting the org to be real busy.

you can either move them now or at the draft - there are pros and cons to each. depending on how many buyers there truly are the deadline "likely" gets more in return, but Bowman is being patient which he should as he has 1 name to move that would bring back instant assets and that is AA. Outside of him, everyone is would only be minor or just likely not worth trading right now like Hartman and Rutta.

 

[RayP]

Nash isn't very good anymore.

He's still only 33, and he's a FA after this year. The prospect they gave up isn't exactly one of their best from what I read, and was blocked with several better prospects ahead of him. Pittsburgh obviously just acquired Brasasrd, so it was on them to make a move.

I think they'd have been better of going for say AA and his value, but can understand not wanting to take on several years if they might have cap issues in a year or two (honestly unsure what their situation is there).

It's a gamble no doubt, but I'd rather my team give up 1st and go for it vs standing pat and seeing my top competitors make moves.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Chris Stewart on waivers. Man, at one point I thought he was going to be the next Iginla.

 

[LDF]

you can either move them now or at the draft - there are pros and cons to each. depending on how many buyers there truly are the deadline "likely" gets more in return, but Bowman is being patient which he should as he has 1 name to move that would bring back instant assets and that is AA. Outside of him, everyone is would only be minor or just likely not worth trading right now like Hartman and Rutta.

you make a great poing, i just thought that teams would be interested in a buy low kind of a player.

but oh well i guess i was wrong.

 

[LDF]

nhl rumors at the end a little snippet of a jets interest in a possible couple of players from chi. we shall see.

Central Notes: Sobotka, Stars, Avalanche, Jets

 

[LDF]

interest take leading up the nhl trade deadline coming up. Bhawks news and snippet of info.

Montreal Deals Tomas Plekanec To Toronto Maple Leafs

cap ramification leading up the deadline Bhawks .....

2018 Trade Deadline Day Primer

 

[ChiHawks10]

Cole flipped to Columbus for a 3rd and Moutrey.

 

[LDF]

Cole flipped to Columbus for a 3rd and Moutrey.

dang.....]

Columbus Blue Jackets Acquire Ian Cole

 

[ChiHawks10]

dang.....]

Columbus Blue Jackets Acquire Ian Cole

Dang, what? Cole is a decent player, but he's a bottom pairing D. The Hawks have a bunch of these types. They didn't need him here.

 

[LDF]

Dang, what? Cole is a decent player, but he's a bottom pairing D. The Hawks have a bunch of these types. They didn't need him here.

yeah but i like to think chi can offer players who are a little bit better.

 

[ChiHawks10]

yeah but i like to think chi can offer players who are a little bit better.

Don't expect the Hawks to completely sell the entire team today. That would be stupid. This isn't a full rebuild.

You should expect one or two players to move, and that's it.

 

[LDF]

Ian Cole Stats | Hockey-Reference.com

 

[LDF]

Don't expect the Hawks to completely sell the entire team today. That would be stupid. This isn't a full rebuild.

You should expect one or two players to move, and that's it.

excellent pov, but i can hope.

 

[RayP]

excellent pov, but i can hope.

You hope we blow it all up?

 

[ChiHawks10]

You hope we blow it all up?

Apparently.

 

[RayP]

Apparently.

I just saw his other post in another thread that he’s “always been in favor of trading Kane.”

 

[AmericanDream]

Dang, what? Cole is a decent player, but he's a bottom pairing D. The Hawks have a bunch of these types. They didn't need him here.

and the crazy thing is the 3rd round pick is for 2020!!!! yikes that pick is years away!!!!!!

 

[Hawkaholic]

and the crazy thing is the 3rd round pick is for 2020!!!! yikes that pick is years away!!!!!!

Good job Bowman on the Kempny trade

 

[LDF]

at this point, any players and all players should be on the market, if the rtn is worth moving that player, then so be it. move them.

obvious is one is going to cherry pick what what i posted, i say in ref to Kane, i was thinking why not, then i thought better of it. obvious some player will never be touch. however it still wouldn't hurt to see what kind of interest is in moving them.

 

[BK]

Eddie O just gets life. Go read Scott Powers interview with him. Eddie knows the impact he can have and you can just see how much he gets it. Bravo.