love it trade two to three forwards for a likely 10 million dollar forward. All The while taking our future franchise center and making him a one zone Passenger/space eater
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love it trade two to three forwards for a likely 10 million dollar forward. All The while taking our future franchise center and making him a one zone Passenger/space eater
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Malaka
you know, **** it, let’s just not think so much
Really would like to take a flyer on wennberg if the jackets buy him out. Even as a 3c or 4c with Suter making the team, he’s excellent defensively. If he finds his offense again it would be an absolute steal
TheDachKnight
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He and Saad also played well together. I’d definitely be in favor of this.
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I thought he missed the playoffs due to back problems. But perhaps I'm remembering incorrectly.
anyone else just want to see the hawks make a move right now. For me just any move will suffice so I can type stupid things on this site about it
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bwana63
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Between the cap, our contracts and certain players being damaged goods, prepare to be underwhelmed. Another development season. It is what it is.
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Laine is slow, lazy and completely one dimensional. Pass.
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Confirmed with link: Stan Bowman marries Jeremy Colliton.
bwana63
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This, although that's a helluva dimension. Plus, his next contract is gonna be an utter load.
TheDachKnight
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That used to be true. He’s come quite a long way actually. https://thehockeywriters.com/jets-laine-complete-player-evolution/
Still not the best skater but with a commitment to a 200-foot game, he’s definitely a much more complete player. It was also pretty much confirmed that he was the player that had a video game addiction that nearly ruined his career a few years ago.
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Kaners Bald Spot
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Strome is slow and one dimensional as well, and Cat is also one dimensional. You could argue he's also slow for a player of his size.
Neither have tools as elite as Laine.
Laine is at least as fast as Strome, if not faster.
I'll take Laine.
ColbyChaos
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Laine makes Strome and DeBrincat look dynamic on offense while costing more than both combined only to put up similar goal totals
Patrick Laine would be a sure fire on the hawks .Guarentee 40 to 50 goals a year .Worth every penny
Kaners Bald Spot
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Laine would be a walking 40 goal scorer on the Hawks. I doubt Cat will ever get there again.
Laine is better offensively than either.
ColbyChaos
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if it was someone who isn’t known for their ridiculous hot takes maybe it would mean something
Blackhawkswincup
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If Hawks truly believe Mitchell is going to be what they expect him to be they should be trying to move Murphy to Leafs for that Pens 1st round pick
Murphy fits exactly what Leafs want and is affordable for next 2 years
Move Murphy and then have CDH slide over to RD fulltime
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If he isn't ready someone like Carlsson slots into that 3rd pairing with Koekkoek moving to RD
Murphy fits exactly what Leafs want and is affordable for next 2 years
Move Murphy and then have CDH slide over to RD fulltime
Keith-Boqvist
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Koekkoek-Mitchell
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-- I have Mitchell on opening roster to appease Musto --
If he isn't ready someone like Carlsson slots into that 3rd pairing with Koekkoek moving to RD
Kaners Bald Spot
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BWC, they can't move Murphy until either they're sure that Regula can replace what he brings or they they're sure they can't compete this year or next. He's the only big, physical defenseman the Hawks have. He's also their best defender on the blue line outside of when Keith has turn back the clock games.
I wouldn't re-sign him because of injury issues, but I would keep him at least through the TDL this season. The only way you move Murphy is if you're willing to punt the next two seasons.
Blackhawkswincup
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Oh BS
You move him when you can
Stan has had no problem trading good players with no replacement on roster or even system
Murphy is so overrated by this board its laughable and the longer you hold onto him the less valuable he is
Hawks aren't contending for cup so moving a guy like Murphy should not be issue
RememberTheRoar
“I’m not as worried about the 5-on-5 scoring.”
Watching this Goodrow-Gourde-Coleman third line, it’s kind of funny the Hawks think a DeBrincat-Strome type third line is what’s needed to be competitive.
Maybe they’re counting on DeBrincat to suddenly start playing like Gourde, and Strome’s second ball to finally drop?
Maybe they’re counting on DeBrincat to suddenly start playing like Gourde, and Strome’s second ball to finally drop?
TheDachKnight
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I think it’s more that they tried to spread out scoring while keeping two players who typically play well together on the same line.
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I don't disagree, except about the overrated part.
If you're being honest with yourself they're not competing the next couple years anyway so it's not a huge deal. It's probably a better choice to move Murphy for value than attach assets to move Maatta or de Haan.
They better get value for him if they choose Murphy as the defenseman who gets moved..
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