Rumor: Blackhawks working on Keith trade

[Drumman44]

The Edmonton Oilers pursuit of Duncan Keith comes down to the wire: 9 Things | Edmonton Journal

There's a bit on the possible trade. Its point #2. Also interesting that people who saw a lot of Hawk games but aren't associated with the Hawks are sharply critical of Collitons' defensive structure.

This is an interesting look at the situation. The last point about seeing The Eagles definitely puts things in perspective. Keith isn't the Keith of old, but he "sings like it" and that might be enough to get the Oilers on the right path.

I wonder if this might work. I think we (Hawks fans) are undervaluing Lavoie so I went for McLeod


Koskinen
McLeod



Duncan Keith at 25% (1/2 retained CHI, 1/2 retained Seattl)



Dylan Strome + agreement to take Calvin DeHaan in the expansion draft.

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

This is an interesting look at the situation. The last point about seeing The Eagles definitely puts things in perspective. Keith isn't the Keith of old, but he "sings like it" and that might be enough to get the Oilers on the right path.

I wonder if this might work. I think we (Hawks fans) are undervaluing Lavoie so I went for McLeod


Koskinen
McLeod



Duncan Keith at 25% (1/2 retained CHI, 1/2 retained Seattl)



Dylan Strome + agreement to take Calvin DeHaan in the expansion draft.

I think Strome might end up in Seattle via trade if they're really confident about Toews returning to form.

 

[Toews2Bickell]

problem with hawks is the roster sucks...admittedly I thought maybe Q wasnt adapting to new nhl and needed a change to JC after his success in Rockford...reality is Q went to Florida and did fine with a much better roster...Bowman's roster is the problem and its been that way since 2018, JC doesnt have the roster to really compete atm, put Q back behind the bench and they still miss the playoffs, its up to bowman to get his coach a decent roster which he hasnt done for 4 years now

 

[HockeySauce]

problem with hawks is the roster sucks...admittedly I thought maybe Q wasnt adapting to new nhl and needed a change to JC after his success in Rockford...reality is Q went to Florida and did fine with a much better roster...Bowman's roster is the problem and its been that way since 2018, JC doesnt have the roster to really compete atm, put Q back behind the bench and they still miss the playoffs, its up to bowman to get his coach a decent roster which he hasnt done for 4 years now

Q's last season, CHI was a 16th in the league in 5on5 xGF% at 50%. The past two seasons, the Hawks have were 5th last and last at 46% and 43%. Granted, this past season with basically no centre depth plays a role in that but at the end of the day, CHI has gotten worse in 5on5 xGF% in each of JC's three seasons.

The roster isn't good. Especially this year without Toews and Dach. But there is no evidence that the coaching staff isn't a significant reason why they're bad.

 

[OilersCoffeeArtBeer]

Kassian + Jones
For
Keith retained 40 percent

 

[HockeySauce]

Kassian + Jones
For
Keith retained 40 percent

If the Hawks are making the cap a wash for the Oilers, they're getting back something better than just Jones. Especially for Kassian, who has 3 years left.

 

[HawksDub89]

Kassian + Jones
For
Keith retained 40 percent

No

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

See I disagree here about the forwards. The forwards are more than fine with a healthy Toews/Dach. The issue with the Hawks are the D being really young and lack of anyone who is 1st pairing quality(yet) I think Boqvist is on his way to being a #2 but they still have to find that #1 and it might be a couple years before he gets there.

If you want to argue that too many forwards suck ond D that's a valid criticism. At least offensively they're good. Then that's a reason to do something like trading DeBrincat for Matt Tkachuk.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

This is an interesting look at the situation. The last point about seeing The Eagles definitely puts things in perspective. Keith isn't the Keith of old, but he "sings like it" and that might be enough to get the Oilers on the right path.

I wonder if this might work. I think we (Hawks fans) are undervaluing Lavoie so I went for McLeod


Koskinen
McLeod



Duncan Keith at 25% (1/2 retained CHI, 1/2 retained Seattl)



Dylan Strome + agreement to take Calvin DeHaan in the expansion draft.

That is atrocious for Seattle

 

[ColbyChaos]

It is completely pointless bribing Seattle to take the final year of DeHaan just let him expire and get rid of him that way we don’t need the space that urgently when we already have 10 million in space as is

 

[RayP]

Kassian + Jones
For
Keith retained 40 percent

You do realize Chicago has no cap need to trade Keith, right?


We take on the worse contract, get an uninspiring defenseman, and somehow Chicago retains on Keith? Where do I sign up!

 

[Toews2Bickell]

It is completely pointless bribing Seattle to take the final year of DeHaan just let him expire and get rid of him that way we don’t need the space that urgently when we already have 10 million in space as is

thought De Haan had two years left on his deal but you're right he's a ufa after the season, in that case definitely no reason to do anything drastic to get his contract off the books, if someone wants it for a reasonable price and Stan wants to spend the money elsewhere then fine but just let it expire at this point...

 

[BobbyJet]

You do realize Chicago has no cap need to trade Keith, right?


We take on the worse contract, get an uninspiring defenseman, and somehow Chicago retains on Keith? Where do I sign up!

Exactly. If Oilers or any other team wants to steal him they can forget it. Keith has a lot to contribute to the youth on our blue line and his game has not digressed to the point some people seem to think. Let's not have another case of disrespect that we saw so often with Seabrook.

 

[RayP]

Exactly. If Oilers or any other team wants to steal him they can forget it. Keith has a lot to contribute to the youth on our blue line and his game has not digressed to the point some people seem to think. Let's not have another case of disrespect that we saw so often with Seabrook.

Yeah and it’s not like we need to move Keith because he’s blocking a younger guy from getting a shot. These proposals from visitors are brutal.

 

[Giovi]

Kassian + Jones
For
Keith retained 40 percent

No thank you.

 

[bwana63]

Kassian + Jones
For
Keith retained 40 percent

lol, you forgot to include Neal.

 

[GaryU]

Kassian + Jones
For
Keith retained 40 percent

vurp.

 

[ChiHawks10]

Yeah and it’s not like we need to move Keith because he’s blocking a younger guy from getting a shot. These proposals from visitors are brutal.

I mean... do you expect anything less from Oilers fans?

The Hawks should get worse on D, by trading for a mediocre prospect, take on a shitty contract, AND retain money. Lmao. Gtfo of here with that stupid shit.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Kassian + Jones
For
Keith retained 40 percent

No thank you

 

[echlfreak]

It's gonna be Keith for Jones and pick.
Then Holland will get roasting by Edmonton fans!
Chicago loses a legend in Keith but gets to continue to rebuild the back end with new talent

Top Pairing
Martinez/Savard/Cole/Nemeth/McCabe - Hamilton/Jones

Boqvist-Murhpy-Stillman-Jones-deHann

 

[Illinihockey]

 

[migi]

Legend is on his way. My favourite Hawk and for me the MVP of the era.

 

[ColbyChaos]

 

[RayP]

It really bums me out that we are going to see him in a different jersey.


But what bums me out even more than that is that he’s not even going to be on a good team and chasing a Cup.

 

[migi]