If the Hawks believe he could be the difference between another Cup, yes they certainly will. But Teuvo will have to shine. If he doesn't, if he struggles at all, he will get his 9 games and not waste an ELC year.
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If the Hawks believe he could be the difference between another Cup, yes they certainly will. But Teuvo will have to shine. If he doesn't, if he struggles at all, he will get his 9 games and not waste an ELC year.
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Imagine a world where Teuvo has played 8 games (8-0) and has been stellar. We are down 3-2 to St Louis heading back to there place to play game 6.
Oh the debate.
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With very few execptions, even the best rookies struggle to some extent through an adjustment period. I think it's realistic to expect an adjustment period for a 19 year old kid who weighs around 170 lbs who has never played against the best players in the world on a smaller ice surface than what he's used to, away from home in strange surroundings in the middle of a pressure packed playoff race. Given that, I think there are some unrealistic expectations being dreamed about.
Don't get me wrong, I'm as excited about TT's prospects as any Hawks fan, but it might take him some time before he hits his stride .. like probably more than a couple shifts in his first game - a lot more.
Don't get me wrong, I'm as excited about TT's prospects as any Hawks fan, but it might take him some time before he hits his stride .. like probably more than a couple shifts in his first game - a lot more.
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Kruger and Saad both played in the playoffs before establishing themselves on the roster. Looks like Teravainen has the chance to do the same.
Between Handzus and Regin he'll have no trouble finding a spot and keeping it with good to decent play.
Between Handzus and Regin he'll have no trouble finding a spot and keeping it with good to decent play.
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Don't forget Ben Smith shredding it up in the playoffs, then spending the entire next year (was it 2?) in Rockford.
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Sketch, you are right. Hawks have zero room to add someone unless they waive at least $875k worth of players.
Cap Geek's $50k is what the Hawks can sign as a YEARLY cap hit.
TT yearly cap hit is $925K. Regin and Rundblad would be waived.
Send Raanta down for Labarbera is a wash. Raanta makes $925k Labarbera $1m. Burying Labarbera costs the Hawks $75k in cap space annualized.
Cap Geek's $50k is what the Hawks can sign as a YEARLY cap hit.
TT yearly cap hit is $925K. Regin and Rundblad would be waived.
Send Raanta down for Labarbera is a wash. Raanta makes $925k Labarbera $1m. Burying Labarbera costs the Hawks $75k in cap space annualized.
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I hope that hockeybuzz story about him being showcased for a kesler trade wasn't true.
I don't think that will happen anytime soon...in fact I think that no matter how bad he plays people will cling to any positive they see.
I don't think that will happen anytime soon...in fact I think that no matter how bad he plays people will cling to any positive they see.
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Please please PLEASE stop believing anything written on hockeybuzz. It is 100% made up to get page views. All they do is put 2 and 2 together and build a story out of it. Sometimes they end up 'right' because what they were adding up ends up actually happening, but that's just dumb luck, not any inside sources or any actual information got to them.
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There is no way Stan trades TT after they've patiently waited on his development for 2 years for a declining Kesler. I like Kesler and think he would be a good fit, but that is just awful asset/cap management. That rumor just needs to die.
I also read somewhere that if he plays less then 10 games he does not get a year of service. Over 10 he is a year closer to being a FA.
no way he sends down runbland, . He just traded a 2 round pick for him a week ago and nothing has really changed with TT.
I'm guessing the hawks Bring him in just for the playoffs if what everybody says is correct. why did you trade a 4th for Regin to just send him down.
Do you think the Hawks would try and send down Brookbank? would that be enough and keep Runbland as the 7th D man? with no back to back games Roz is going to play most games anyway.
no way he sends down runbland, . He just traded a 2 round pick for him a week ago and nothing has really changed with TT.
I'm guessing the hawks Bring him in just for the playoffs if what everybody says is correct. why did you trade a 4th for Regin to just send him down.
Do you think the Hawks would try and send down Brookbank? would that be enough and keep Runbland as the 7th D man? with no back to back games Roz is going to play most games anyway.
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>9 games burns a years off his ELC, technically loses a slide year
>40 games gets credit for a full year as a NHL and a year closer to UFA
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Strongly disagree if TT comes and contributes. If he's able to contribute, the Hawks would be RIDICULOUSLY short sighted to not play TT in the P/O's to save a year on his ELC. Hawks have a significant hole on the roster, and as a serious Cup contender they'll do whatever they have to to maximize their chances of repeating.
IMO, the Hawks would burn a year on TT"s ELC without a 2nd thought if he is contributing.
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If TT suits up then best to put Hossa on his right (i.e. some size and a good defender). I'd actually like to see Sharp on his left (shooter), but Saad would be fine as well.
So if he only plays 8 regular season games then it would not effect anything correct?
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You saved $300k but put the Hawks in a bad position if they are fighting for a division championship.
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If he plays in zero playoff games and 8 regular season games then yes.
Regular and Playoff Games count towards the 10.
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Pretty much. There really is no need for 8 d-men to be up at this juncture. They have really tied themselves up going that route.
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