Around the NHL Discussion Part XV

[ChicagoBlues]

Looking at the current standings and potential playoff positioning, my money is on San Jose to make a big move up in the second half of the season.

They are sittin’ pretty at 48 pts and 6 games in hand on the Blues.

Expecting the Sharks to be in primo position by the end of the regular season.

 

[ChicagoBlues]

Duclair and Clendening to CHI for Panik and Dauphin. Good deal for Chicago.

I’ve seen Duclair live up close twice. Great skater. Perfect edges. Great stick.

He gets knocked for his lack of defensive discipline, but he has a very active stick, is as quick as the wind and he seems very determined.

I like Duclair and hope he thrives in Chicago.

Maybe it is his decision making that needs improvement.

 

[simon IC]

Duclair and Clendening to CHI for Panik and Dauphin. Good deal for Chicago.

Well that's Duclair off the list. Thank goodness. I'm not sure I agree that the Hawks win this trade. Panik was a PITA in our last tilt against Chicago. Hawks get younger but smaller, and Clendening for Dauphin is a wash if you look at stats. (I haven't watched much of either of them).

 

[simon IC]

I’ve seen Duclair live up close twice. Great skater. Perfect edges. Great stick.

He gets knocked for his lack of defensive discipline, but he has a very active stick, is as quick as the wind and he seems very determined.

I like Duclair and hope he thrives in Chicago.

Maybe it is his decision making that needs improvement.

It looks like Chicago went for the higher ceiling, and 'Zona went for the safer bet. Time will tell, but I'm leaning towards the Yotes winning this deal.

 

[MortiestOfMortys]

Arizona is desperate for some stability and team defense. Duclair wanted out, which is crazy given the chemistry he had with Domi dating all the way back to the WJCs. He'll fit into the hole left by Panarin in Chicago's lineup, and they'll both be fine. But that doesn't mean it wasn't the right move for Arizona. Sometimes trades are more complicated than just points in vs. points out. I seriously doubt Panik will ever be a 40-point player again, but he'll contribute to 'Zona in other ways, and they have a ton of prospects on the way to fill in on the scoring roles anyways. It's not an ideal trade, but it's not Hall-for-Larsson either. Duke wasn't going to be a player in Arizona, plain and simple.

 

[The Note]

The other thing to consider about the Duclair deal for CHI is they cleared some cap. I think it’s a good deal for that reason alone with the potential for it to be an excellent deal if Duclair can become a 40 point LW.

 

[simon IC]

Hedman out with a knee on knee injury. The video looks bad. Ouch!

 

[simon IC]

The Philly-Nashville thread on the main boards is making me really nervous. I realize it's just fans conversing, but I really, really don't want Nashville to get Simmonds!

 

[Ranksu]

The Philly-Nashville thread on the main boards is making me really nervous. I realize it's just fans conversing, but I really, really don't want Nashville to get Simmonds!

They are all-in, stacked team. Its their time to push hard on Stanley Cup in other hand in Blues we're long way from that. Too many big holes in our roster + injuries.

 

[simon IC]

They are all-in, stacked team. Its their time to push hard on Stanley Cup in other hand in Blues we're long way from that. Too many big holes in our roster + injuries.

I actually agree with you, albeit grudgingly. If Nashville gets Simmonds they will mop the floor with us. Hoffman or not.

 

[stl76]

This hawks vs red wings game is fun to watch

 

[Linkens Mastery]

Just saw Crawford might miss rest of the season with Vertigo like symptoms. As someone who can't play most 1st person video games due to Vertigo I feel for the dude. Don't like him due to him being a Hawk, still feel for him tho.

 

[Bye Felicia]

Just saw Crawford might miss rest of the season with Vertigo like symptoms. As someone who can't play most 1st person video games due to Vertigo I feel for the dude. Don't like him due to him being a Hawk, still feel for him tho.

It's a constant companion in my life and it sucks. Feels bad man.

 

[stl76]

Just saw Crawford might miss rest of the season with Vertigo like symptoms. As someone who can't play most 1st person video games due to Vertigo I feel for the dude. Don't like him due to him being a Hawk, still feel for him tho.

I have no love lost for Crawford, but that’s a shame.

 

[DoubleK81]

You mean to tell me another big-ticket Blackhawks player has developed a career threatening condition?

 

[The Note]

You mean to tell me another big-ticket Blackhawks player has developed a career threatening condition?

In fairness, Crawford is towards the bottom of the list of players that they need to get out from under. He’s paid reasonably and is still a very good goalie. Now, if Seabrook were the player in question you may have a case.

I won’t say it’s time to start dancing on Chicago’s grave but the band may be warming up. Especially if Crawford goes the way of Jonas Hiller, which for his sake I hope is not the case.

 

[Vladys Gumption]

You mean to tell me another big-ticket Blackhawks player has developed a career threatening condition?

He’s had this issue before. I know people love to run with conspiracy issues about the Hawks getting out from contracts, but Crawford is one of the last guys they would pull it with. Think about it. Their goaltending depth is now Anton Forsberg and Jeff Glass. You really think they’re willingly running that tandem?

 

[Oberyn]

Yeah that is just really unfortunate for Crawford and the Hawks.

 

[Linkens Mastery]

You mean to tell me another big-ticket Blackhawks player has developed a career threatening condition?

In all fairness to the Hawks. Crawford is posting good numbers and I highly doubt they would willingly run their current goal tending setup if they didn't have to.

 

[Dbrownss]

He’s had this issue before. I know people love to run with conspiracy issues about the Hawks getting out from contracts, but Crawford is one of the last guys they would pull it with. Think about it. Their goaltending depth is now Anton Forsberg and Jeff Glass. You really think they’re willingly running that tandem?

This.... and while Hossa's illness is strange....his presence is missed big time.

 

[DoubleK81]

It was a joke, people.

 

[Mike Liut]

LV and Colorado are a combined 28 games over .500. Who would have guessed that?

 

[Bobby Orrtuzzo]

Poor Shatty

 

[Spektre]

Shattenkirk hadn't scored a goal in 30 games.

With Ottawa being open to trading Karlsson I'm going to guess Edmonton gives whatever it takes to get him. I won't pretend to know what that will take but my betting chips are on EK winding up an Oiler.

 

[The Note]

Karlsson and McDavid on the ice at the same time would be electric.