We just agreed with Baun per Bob McKenzie's twitter.
I love how some players are willing to come here on their own but others aren't. It makes you question if some are willing to put in the work.
Yeah, that Kevin Hayes is obviously a slacker.
McNeill shouldn't be happy with this signing. Baun is direct competition for the job next year. Not going to get too excited because Leblanc was once our future 2C (lol) and Carey was a future Patrick Sharp (lol) but Baun was the most highly regarded and sought after UDFA this round so we'll see.
“Also look at the contracts of [Patrick] Kane, [Jonathan] Toews, [Marian] Hossa, [Brandon] Saad, they are going to need affordable players on the roster, especially in bottom-6 roles. Kyle understands that’s his future in the NHL and embraces it.”
Can't help but think that a few of these recent moves have been with the understanding that a few of our prospects will likely be included as part of our cap clearing moves this season to sweeten the pot for teams to pick up some of our heavier contracts.
Bickell + a redundant prospect or two for picks and cap space?
Maybe Bowman can package McNeill and Johns together. Baun and Paliotta fill similar roles, and we could easily get a young top 6 winger in return.
I think McNeill gets bundled in a deal. The fact he hasn't gotten a tryout this year and Baun+I think they sign Hayden. + Hartman passed him
Very solid by all accounts. Probably has an inside track to make the club next year.
I don't know what the logic is for McNeill not having got a taste of the show yet, but I really don't think Hartman passed him this year.
Still think the plan is McNeill-Danault-Ross as the 4th line next year.
Baun replacing McNeill? What are people smoking? Remember, LeBlanc and Carey were similar UDFA signing and they can barely carry their weight in the AHL let alone replacing one of our best AHL players.
McNeill has a future here, he may be traded to help with the cap situation, but if not, I think there is a very good chance he is on the Hawks next year. More like Baun replacing McNeill in the AHL.
I think Nordstrom has earned a spot for next year.
Baun replacing McNeill? What are people smoking? Remember, LeBlanc and Carey were similar UDFA signing and they can barely carry their weight in the AHL let alone replacing one of our best AHL players.
McNeill has a future here, he may be traded to help with the cap situation, but if not, I think there is a very good chance he is on the Hawks next year. More like Baun replacing McNeill in the AHL.
McNeill is a RW who hasn't played in the NHL even though he scores alot. Hawks have Hossa and Kane in the top 6 and McNeill isn't necessarily a bottom 6er. Could get Pirri'd easily in favor of a more protoypical bottom 6er like Baun supposedly is.