2019-20 Expected Roster 8

[No Fun Shogun]

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2019-2020 expected roster volume 7

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[EbonyRaptor]

Nylander-Toews-Kane
Cat-Strome-Kubalik
Saad-Dach-Shaw
Caggiula-Kampf-Carpenter
Sikura/Perlini

 

[Toews2Bickell]

Nylander-Toews-Kane
Cat-Strome-Kubalik
Saad-Dach-Shaw
Caggiula-Kampf-Carpenter
Sikura/Perlini

sauce

 

[featherhawk]

Nylander-Toews-Kane
Cat-Strome-Kubalik
Saad-Dach-Shaw
Caggiula-Kampf-Carpenter
Sikura/Perlini

I like it but don't be surprised if Saarella/Kurashev are fighting with Dach and Nylander for those two roster spots...and lets not forget Wedin, Quenneville, seems highmore likely has no chance anymore, no point in signing Perlini IMO, trade him with AA already

 

[clydesdale line]

I like it but don't be surprised if Saarella/Kurashev are fighting with Dach and Nylander for those two roster spots...and lets not forget Wedin, Quenneville, seems highmore likely has no chance anymore, no point in signing Perlini IMO, trade him with AA already

Me and you are the only two giving Saarela some love it seems. I look forward to him opening some eyes. He's got nothing left to prove in the minors.

 

[featherhawk]

Me and you are the only two giving Saarela some love it seems. I look forward to him opening some eyes. He's got nothing left to prove in the minors.

not sure where I either read it or watched it however Saarella is pumped to be with the hawks and states that he is preparing with every ounce of effort to earn a spot with the Hawks at the NHL level. I think it was a video, the guy has a lot of skill his shot is lethal

 

[clydesdale line]

not sure where I either read it or watched it however Saarella is pumped to be with the hawks and states that he is preparing with every ounce of effort to earn a spot with the Hawks at the NHL level. I think it was a video, the guy has a lot of skill his shot is lethal

He is also a feisty f***. Kid brings the grit. Only thing holding him back is his skating. Going to be interesting to see how he looks there.

 

[wahsnairb]

Me and you are the only two giving Saarela some love it seems. I look forward to him opening some eyes. He's got nothing left to prove in the minors.

Hey hey hey I’ve come out a couple times on these boards saying Saarela is being overlooked and shouldn’t be.

 

[featherhawk]

He is also a feisty ****. Kid brings the grit. Only thing holding him back is his skating. Going to be interesting to see how he looks there.

agreed with the grit and fiesty aspect, his skating looks like it could be improved upon though its not like he can't make it better.

Would love to see him on the wing for the hawks this year

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

Me and you are the only two giving Saarela some love it seems. I look forward to him opening some eyes. He's got nothing left to prove in the minors.

Saarela and Kurashev aren't spoken of enough. Idk where they fit with this logjam though. Saarela has an elite shot just like Kubalik. Kurashev does everything well.

Love both of those guys. I wouldn't be surprised if Kurashev makes it as the 3C over Dach. Saarela i think will start in Rockford and be the first winger called up for injury.

The Hawks are insanely deep right now. Kurashev and Saarela should be in the NHL this year but there is nowhere for them to play.

IIRC, both can play center or wing.

 

[clydesdale line]

Saarela and Kurashev aren't spoken of enough. Idk where they fit with this logjam though. Saarela has an elite shot just like Kubalik. Kurashev does everything well.

Love both of those guys. I wouldn't be surprised if Kurashev makes it as the 3C over Dach. Saarela i think will start in Rockford and be the first winger called up for injury.

The Hawks are insanely deep right now. Kurashev and Saarela should be in the NHL this year but there is nowhere for them to play.

I didn't get a chance to see Kurashev down in Rockford when he got there but Powers said he saw him live a few times and said he isn't ready yet.

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

I didn't get a chance to see Kurashev down in Rockford when he got there but Powers said he saw him live a few times and said he isn't ready yet.

Ok, if it is that obvious, then I'll take his word for it. Saarela can play some C. Idk how he was on draws though.

 

[Kevin Musto]

When asked on the Blackhawks Insider Podcast which lesser known player he felt fans should pay more attention to, Stan said Philipp Kurashev.

 

[magnificent]

I don't remember anyone putting Wedin on the roster. Not sure that his dream is to play for the Icehogs in the AHL.

Everyone should prove that he deserves it, but when you sign a 26 year old european player, you promise that he's going to get good opportunities.

Our depth is really big.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Guys who are locks at forward
Toews, Strome, Kampf, Saad, Caggiula, DeBrincat, Kane, Shaw, Carpenter and until moved Anisimov. That leaves four or five spots for Kubalik, Weedin, Kurashev, Dach, Perlini, Sikura, Quenneville, Fortin, Highmore, Nylander and Saarela.

Hopefully it’s a wide open competition.

 

[bwana63]

Nylander-Toews-Kane
Cat-Strome-Kubalik
Saad-Dach-Shaw
Caggiula-Kampf-Carpenter
Sikura/Perlini

No b0ner pills required.

 

[Toews2Bickell]

Love the depth we now have at forward. Regardless of what the goal totals last year it was not a contender quality forward crop. The group now can absolutely be that.

 

[bwana63]

I'm very high on Saarela and Kurashev. Probably a little too soon for Kurashev. Saarela, OTOH, ... That said, it's too soon to cut bait on Perlini and Sikura. Those 2 have a lot of pressure to perform, let's see what happens.

 

[RememberTheRoar]

Nylander-Toews-Kane
Cat-Strome-Kubalik
Saad-Dach-Shaw
Caggiula-Kampf-Carpenter
Sikura/Perlini

That's how I see it too, if Dach makes it.

 

[Muffinalt]

Watching Kurashev at the Whc I thought he was Nhl ready (sky high potential not to mention). But to be fair at the latter half of the tourney he looked physically overmatched a little bit. With how deep we got at forward this off-season I think he ends up the whole season at Rockford, to come full time next year.

 

[Kaners PPGs]

1- Khubalik/Caggiula/Sikura, Toews, Kane- Toews and Kane carry this line so a passenger that can tread water is all that's needed. Based on what Khubalik did at the World's, I am optimistic he wins this spot.
2- Cat, Strome, Shaw- Nylander could win the Shaw spot eventually but he has to prove it. Shaw would give this line a little more grit and defensive awareness.
3- Saad, Anisimov, Nylander- Nylander lands on a sheltered line playing with defensively-sound linemates.
4- Caggiula/Khubalik, Kamf, Carpenter- shutdown 4th line.

* I am not expecting anything from Dach this season.
* I suspect Perlini gets traded for a draft pick.
* Sikura should be another trade option as well.

 

[goldenbladz1]

Me and you are the only two giving Saarela some love it seems. I look forward to him opening some eyes. He's got nothing left to prove in the minors.

I agree as well and think Saarela can replace Perlini

 

[ChiHawk21]

Keith-Gus
DeHaan-Murphy
Maata-???

Seabrook-Koekkoek-Dahlstrom

Is that how everyone lookin at the D core

 

[AmericanDream]

When asked on the Blackhawks Insider Podcast which lesser known player he felt fans should pay more attention to, Stan said Philipp Kurashev.

you damn right!! I can't see him making it out the gate, but this kid should be a contributor by years end for the Hawks...very excited for him and what he brings to the table..

 

[bwana63]

Helluva offseason, amirite? Bowman's transformed the team. Some tweaks left, but am very happy. We should be much, much better (admittedly, a low bar), without sacrificing the future.

Really looking forward to reports from prospect camp next week.