Confirmed Signing with Link: [CHI] F Corey Perry signs extension with the Blackhawks (1 year, $4M)

[EbonyRaptor]

But why would they when there's definitely still teams out there willing to give up picks to dump contracts? Why not just fill up on those guys to maximize the return they can get from that cap space? Seems like wasting an asset to me.

That's the common perception - and yet with the exception of Islanders and Bailey it hasn't happened yet. Why is that? Do you think it's cuz Chicago won't take on cap dumps - or is it more likely teams don't want to give up an asset to offload their cap dump? Have you noticed all the high end buyouts going on?

Believe me - it there were teams will to give up draft picks for the Hawks to take on cap dumps - they would have happened already. The Hawks still have $15M in cap space - we'll see what happens when free agency opens tomorrow.

 

[jetsforever]

$4M?!
Perry has been on a lot of teams for a likely HOFer

 

[Rolo]

The reactions in this thread is priceless.

hawks HAVE TONS OF CAP.

THEY CAN TAKE CAP DUMPS + ASSETS TOO! (SEE BAILEY)

THEY HAVE TO OVERPAY PLAYERS ON 1 YEAR DEALS TO PLAY HERE. THEY DONT WANT TERM.

 

[rahad]

I get trying to get some vets around Bedard but in this cap environment spending $8 million on Foligno and Perry while many teams are willing to move out good players for basically nothing or the option to buy good players for under market value this just seems a wasted opportunity to me.

Developping Bedard is worth more than any late second round pick.

 

[Gordy Elbows]

$4M?!
Perry has been on a lot of teams for a likely HOFer

His sweater will be hung in a few barns around the league.

 

[gach]

Everyone bitching just wait until tomorrow July 1 when people get over paid and get 5, 6, 7 year deals then you will have something to really bitch about

 

[MAB1]

Hawks should be learning from the Leafs mistakes and go after vets that can still support a winning team. Stay away from the Marleau, Thornton, Robidas, Perry, Foglino types.

I don't get why the Hawks didn't take that $8 million spent on Perry and Foglino and instead throw that money at ROR. They could've easily outbid everyone for him and give him a 3x10 contract...ending as Bedard would need his big deal. During Bedard's ELC they could've had a selke caliber top 6 C that could help insulate Bedard from the toughest matchups and teach him winning hockey, two-way play, faceoffs, etc. Guys like Bergeron, ROR, Danault in playoff matchups can shutdown the very best...McDavid, Crosby, Malkin, Matthews...it'll happen to Bedard too.

Foglino and Perry are going to do what exactly for Bedard?

 

[me2]

What the absolute f*** are the Hawks doing

Trolling the league.

 

[ClydeLee]

Hawks should be learning from the Leafs mistakes and go after vets that can still support a winning team. Stay away from the Marleau, Thornton, Robidas, Perry, Foglino types.

I don't get why the Hawks didn't take that $8 million spent on Perry and Foglino instead of throwing that money at ROR. They could've easily outbid everyone for him and give him a 3x10 contract...ending as Bedard would need his big deal. During Bedard's ELC they could've had a selke caliber top 6 C that could help insulate Bedard from the toughest matchups and teach him winning hockey, two-way play, faceoffs, etc. Guys like Bergeron, ROR, Danault in playoff matchups can shutdown the very best...McDavid, Crosby, Malkin, Matthews...it'll happen to Bedard too.

Foglino and Perry are going to do what exactly for Bedard?

You think Ryan O'Reilly is a good role model for a terrible team?

He openly stated he feels like he is losing his love of the game on an awful Buffalo. How would he feel on another dreadful team? And it's not like he's a model you can say changed as he complained apparently to be traded to a contender away from St Louis.

What you're describing is why they got Taylor Hall and still have Tyler Johnson

 

[Jacob]

Seems like they got in a bidding war with no one. $1.5 million would probably have gotten it done.

 

[Squirrel in the Hole]

Recon that Bedard has Perry and Foligno as his personal bodyguards

 

[BluesyShoes]

Get him Motte next!!!

 

[EbonyRaptor]

Hawks should be learning from the Leafs mistakes and go after vets that can still support a winning team. Stay away from the Marleau, Thornton, Robidas, Perry, Foglino types.

I don't get why the Hawks didn't take that $8 million spent on Perry and Foglino instead of throwing that money at ROR. They could've easily outbid everyone for him and give him a 3x10 contract...ending as Bedard would need his big deal. During Bedard's ELC they could've had a selke caliber top 6 C that could help insulate Bedard from the toughest matchups and teach him winning hockey, two-way play, faceoffs, etc. Guys like Bergeron, ROR, Danault in playoff matchups can shutdown the very best...McDavid, Crosby, Malkin, Matthews...it'll happen to Bedard too.

Foglino and Perry are going to do what exactly for Bedard?

The Hawks are entering Year-2 of a rebuild that won't be complete for 3 or 4 more years at the earliest. Their sights are set beyond the 3 years you suggest for ROR's contract.

They plan to rebuild through the draft. They had (3) 1st round picks last year, another (2) this year and have another (2) 1st round picks in both 2024 and 2025. In addition they have a total of (5) 2nd round picks in 2024 and 2025. The plan is to build the prospect pool and have those player feed the NHL team when they're ready. They will not add veteran players for the purpose of winning games until enough of the prospects are in place and playing at an NHL level.

They signed Taylor Hall to give Bedard a high end line mate to play with. They signed Foligno and Perry to 1-year deals to provide leadership and protection.

 

[EbonyRaptor]

Seems like they got in a bidding war with no one. $1.5 million would probably have gotten it done.

They got into a bidding with the alure of signing with a Cup contending team which would obviously sign them for a lot less but they would have another shot at winning a Cup they won't have playing in Chicago next season. They made it abundantly clear to them they value their services.

There's also the matter of hitting the Cap floor. With the two $4M signing they are $1M over the floor with about another $5M to spend on filling out the roster with ELC players.

 

[Seanaconda]

Sure, I guess if that's what they want.

However, instead of Bedard costing you 900K - he may be costing you 14M+ in 3 years (with the cap rising). So you may be net -13M if he lives up to the hype when you're ready.

This doesn't make sense unless their plan is to actively surround Bedard with trash players so he doesn't carry them out of the bottom 5 every year.

They don't have the right pieces to rush the rebuild here even if they got Bedard they need a few more high picks

 

[Sarava]

I'm more than ok with this. Of course its an overpay - but who cares. The Hawks are printing money now with all the jerseys and tickets they are selling. Perry probably wanted an overpay to pass on signing with a cup contender - and and that's what he got. Everyone wins here.

 

[CokenoPepsi]

Bring back Kane when he healthy one year

 

[63 others]

wtf