Confirmed with Link: Blackhawks agree to terms with Brad Winchester

[BobbyJet]

Don't you think it's a stretch to assume all of Pirri, Morin and Smith will make the Hawks?

I think it is a big stretch, personally, especially the assumption that Smith is a lock... however, it's an ideal time to go with a youth movement and give these players a legitimate shot (without the pre-judging we often see from Q).

 

[Hawkaholic]

Who else is going to make the team?

I could see one of LeBlanc, Danault, or possibly Beach surprising. But I definitely see 2 of Pirri, Morin, Smith and Hayes making it, more than likely 3 of them.

 

[HockeySauce]

I think it is a big stretch, personally, especially the assumption that Smith is a lock... however, it's an ideal time to go with a youth movement and give these players a legitimate shot (without the pre-judging we often see from Q).

Smith has a one-way contract and is no longer waiver-exempt. He'll be on the team.

 

[LBS8844]

Smith has a one-way contract and is no longer waiver-exempt. He'll be on the team.

Trust me, he won't disappoint. Smith is ready.

 

[Bubba88]

yep, last year when Smith signed his contract it was seen as 1 last AHL year with the 2nd year getting called up.

Same with Stanton. That's why I don't see Brookbank getting moved. Next year when his contract ends, he'll get replaced by Stanton

 

[AmericanDream]

good depth signing, another solid vet to help bring along the kids...and if we are in some kind of pinch he can play 4th line minutes for us for a brief stretch..

not complaining about any of the depth moves that Bowman is making. He truly does want to build from within and by doing that you have to teach these kids how to win and how to be professionals, no better way to do that then sign players who have played in the NHL and can mentor and help teach the youth.

About time they are taking the AHL serious and I applaud them and Bowman for it. We have to start having our kids play meaningful games in the AHL (playoffs), they need to be breed winners and not be a part of suck ass teams.

Hopefully this year depending on how many kids make the big squad, we should make the playoffs.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

They've signed veteran AHL forwards before. They need to play some semblance of defense and get better goaltending.

 

[hockeydoug]

The guy can stay healthy, I like that. Makes sense with the departures on the 50 contract limit.