2018-2019 Blackhawks Roster

[RememberTheRoar]

Why did Anisimov become the third line center?

I understand Schmaltz has more skill than Anisimov, but is that skill really not as useful on Kane’s left wing?

The Schmaltz-Anisimov-Kane line had the best Corsi among the Schmaltz/Kane combos that played significant ice time together.

Furthermore, Anisimov brings value to this team when he plays with Kane, and has little value elsewhere in the lineup.

Lastly, for as bad as his faceoff numbers are, Anisimov is still better at draws than Schmaltz is. I think Schmaltz needs to keep working on that. We have the luxury of easing him in, but Q decided not to do that.

Unfortunately, Anisimov probably gets traded today or tomorrow because he was used in a less effective way last season.

 

[Robsker]

I hope AA is not traded. He is a good player and should be alongside Kane.

Saad-Toews-Schmaltz
DCat-AA-Kane
Sikura (Hayden)-Kahun-Hino-Edjsell-Jurco-Duclair in some groupings

 

[Enyaw]

AA needs to be moved .... in the ever increasing speed game of the NHL .... AA doesnt fit .... he's a 3rd liner at this point

age + injuries + an already slow skater .... does not equal a fit in this team moving forward

Move him while his value is higher

 

[RememberTheRoar]

AA needs to be moved .... in the ever increasing speed game of the NHL .... AA doesnt fit .... he's a 3rd liner at this point

age + injuries + an already slow skater .... does not equal a fit in this team moving forward

Move him while his value is higher

Was he bad with Kane though? I agree, his issues don’t allow him to carry a third line.

 

[RememberTheRoar]

I hope AA is not traded. He is a good player and should be alongside Kane.

Saad-Toews-Schmaltz
DCat-AA-Kane
Sikura (Hayden)-Kahun-Hino-Edjsell-Jurco-Duclair in some groupings

I think I’d do a top 6 like:

DCat-Toews-Saad (Saad can play RW, did it in Columbus)
Schmaltz-AA-Kane

 

[Enyaw]

Was he bad with Kane though? I agree, his issues don’t allow him to carry a third line.

Nobody is "bad" with Kane ... Kane carries that line and can make anyone's numbers look good .... AA stands around the goal like he's waiting for a bus because that is his game ... he doesnt move well

Its not that I dislike AA .... but now might be the best time to move him for other assets .... he wont get better .... his game will only decline as he gets older ... especially in the "new" NHL .... he will be 30 this year ... might be time to move him

 

[RememberTheRoar]

Nobody is "bad" with Kane ... Kane carries that line and can make anyone's numbers look good .... AA stands around the goal like he's waiting for a bus because that is his game ... he doesnt move well

Its not that I dislike AA .... but now might be the best time to move him for other assets .... he wont get better .... his game will only decline as he gets older ... especially in the "new" NHL .... he will be 30 this year ... might be time to move him

He doesn’t have a lot of value at the moment, last season really tanked whatever value he had after two years of the PAK line.

Your best hope is basically dumping him without retention.

 

[Styles]

I would change up out PP to the Caps system which technically does not have a guy out front.

I'd go with the setup at the beginning of the clip. DeBrincat takes Sharps spot and Seabrook at the point because he's the only right shot option we have.

 

[Toews2Bickell]

If the Hawks are able to move Hossa, Anisimov and Rutta, would you guys give up the 8th + Sikura for Panarin IF he would re-sign for 7-8 years at 8-9m AAV?

Saad-Toews-DeBrincat
Panarin-Schmaltz-Kane
Hinostroza-Edjsell-Hayden

 

[Hawkaholic]

I would change up out PP to the Caps system which technically does not have a guy out front.

There are multiple ways you can have a successful PP. A lot of teams still have net front guys and are still very successful with their PPs. Like Toronto, and Pittsburgh (JvR, Hjornqvist) - the top 2 teams on the PP last year.

But I mean, if you can somehow get Ovechkin and Carlsson to run our PP, sure we could use the Caps system.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

If the Hawks are able to move Hossa, Anisimov and Rutta, would you guys give up the 8th + Sikura for Panarin IF he would re-sign for 7-8 years at 8-9m AAV?

Saad-Toews-DeBrincat
Panarin-Schmaltz-Kane
Hinostroza-Edjsell-Hayden

If he was going to sign for that then he would be signing extension in July with Jackets

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Why did Anisimov become the third line center?

I understand Schmaltz has more skill than Anisimov, but is that skill really not as useful on Kane’s left wing?

The Schmaltz-Anisimov-Kane line had the best Corsi among the Schmaltz/Kane combos that played significant ice time together.

Furthermore, Anisimov brings value to this team when he plays with Kane, and has little value elsewhere in the lineup.

Lastly, for as bad as his faceoff numbers are, Anisimov is still better at draws than Schmaltz is. I think Schmaltz needs to keep working on that. We have the luxury of easing him in, but Q decided not to do that.

Unfortunately, Anisimov probably gets traded today or tomorrow because he was used in a less effective way last season.

Because AA is a 3rd line C and he is prone to go cold for lengthy time offensively

Also its amusing people are bashing Q for actually putting Schmaltz at C and learning at NHL level which is exactly what people around here wanted before last season

 

[Toews2Bickell]

Maybe, or he doesn’t want to extend with a franchise that hasn’t exactly done much since coming into the league. He didn’t choose to be there. He chose to be with Hawks initially. I do agree that he seems set on going UFA route, but if the deal was there and he was willing to re-sign it seems like a deal worth exploring.

 

[Styles]

But I mean, if you can somehow get Ovechkin and Carlsson to run our PP, sure we could use the Caps system

The Capitals powerplay runs through Backstrom.

 

[jls24]

I expect Schmaltz to be much improved at faceoffs and being a center in general. He clearly works his ass off every off-season and his game makes huge strides every year. It's funny he fell to us in the draft because teams thought he seemed disinterested at times. The kid has been nothing short of a workhorse since we drafted him and having Kane to learn from will only help.

 

[Toews2Bickell]

Hasn’t Schmaltz progressed like this at a lot of levels? Starts slow then makes huge strides? Seems to be on that same trajectory.

 

[RememberTheRoar]

Because AA is a 3rd line C and he is prone to go cold for lengthy time offensively

Also its amusing people are bashing Q for actually putting Schmaltz at C and learning at NHL level which is exactly what people around here wanted before last season

Not bashing Q. I just don’t like the idea of spending a ton of money and years on a JVR to be a net-front guy on Kane’s line, especially when that role is a third wheel.

Anisimov did fine in that role for two years.

 

[RememberTheRoar]

Hasn’t Schmaltz progressed like this at a lot of levels? Starts slow then makes huge strides? Seems to be on that same trajectory.

Yes, Schmaltz is not a problem. It’s just people want to sign a big guy to stand in front of the net for potentially $7 million. Anisimov can do that for $4.5, and only has a few years left so you’re not stuck with him when he really hits a decline.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Hamilton as target for Hawks?

Signed for 3 more years at 5.75M

I always liked him

 

[Kevin Musto]

Hamilton as target for Hawks?

Signed for 3 more years at 5.75M

I always liked him

I imagine he'd cost at least Saad + 27th

 

[migi]

Hamilton would be huge for us but will cost a lot. Rather go after Faulk, he should be cheaper.

 

[BK]

There are multiple ways you can have a successful PP. A lot of teams still have net front guys and are still very successful with their PPs. Like Toronto, and Pittsburgh (JvR, Hjornqvist) - the top 2 teams on the PP last year.

But I mean, if you can somehow get Ovechkin and Carlsson to run our PP, sure we could use the Caps system.

Never said their was not multiple ways but thanks for the reminder.

All depends on the draft.

Wahlstom gives you an elite shot for the Ovi spot or if you trade for Kessell (who I prefer over JVR).

Carlsson is an option in FA.

Personally I like Washington's system as it is less stagnant and plays to our teams strengths along with the direction the league is going from a speed perspective.

 

[RememberTheRoar]

I imagine he'd cost at least Saad + 27th

There’s no way he comes that cheap. As the tweet points out, Adam Larsson cost a future league MVP.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

There’s no way he comes that cheap. As the tweet points out, Adam Larsson cost a future league MVP.

The Larsson trade was awful. That wasn't market rate.

 

[Kevin Musto]

There’s no way he comes that cheap. As the tweet points out, Adam Larsson cost a future league MVP.

That's why I said at least. You've gotta add a high end prospect to that too.