Friedman: Chicago, Colorado and Vegas interested in David Kampf
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Foppberg
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Oh great. Another player I've never heard of to get disappointed about when they choose a different team.
thedoughboy
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Czech him into the chicago bottom 6 rotation. Between Hossa, Panik, Kempny, Jurco, and Rozival someone can talk him into coming here. Hawks seem very keen on grooming euros with their native brethren, and it seems to work.
Mighty Makar
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Who the hell would want to play for Colorado?
If I were a European free agent who has to sign an ELC, I would have to consider the depth charts of prospective teams. Hypothetically, cracking Colorado's (or Vegas') lineup immediately would be more probable than cracking Chicago's. That could be the difference between making $750,000 in the NHL versus $75,000 in the AHL.
No Fun Shogun
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Clearly an excellent player if he comes to my team and nothing special if he goes elsewhere.
Got me, know nothing about the guy. I'll trust our scouting department, though.
Got me, know nothing about the guy. I'll trust our scouting department, though.
The Great Weal
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AvsGuy
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Well he can either pretend to hem and haw about signing with Colorado for 3 weeks, or sign with Chicago and be guaranteed 40-50 points next year, because that's how that works.
ZeHockeyFan
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This. He's more likely to have to battle for a roster spot in Chicago's deep forward unit. He's more likely to get quality NHL time with the Avalanche.
CornKicker
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his agent should be asking the tough questions
do you want to play for a team that will have to keep you in the lineup because of their awful salary cap situation and have a legit shot at winning a stanley cup and surrounding yourself with great players?
do you want to play in an arena where even your own fans will boo you because the team is complete garbage. everyone will hate you but you get to be off work early in april and still collect a cheque?
do you want to go to a team that will have exactly 0 superstar players to learn from. battle with other 3rd/4th liners for top line minutes while being surrounded by all the strippers, cocaine and parties that you can imagine?
do you want to play for a team that will have to keep you in the lineup because of their awful salary cap situation and have a legit shot at winning a stanley cup and surrounding yourself with great players?
do you want to play in an arena where even your own fans will boo you because the team is complete garbage. everyone will hate you but you get to be off work early in april and still collect a cheque?
do you want to go to a team that will have exactly 0 superstar players to learn from. battle with other 3rd/4th liners for top line minutes while being surrounded by all the strippers, cocaine and parties that you can imagine?
31 points in 52 games in Czech Extra League... Well, he isn't probably good enough even for the AHL.
FrankAbagnale
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Blackhawkswincup
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Voodoozz
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AHL is slightly better DEL with more hits and smaller rinks.
CZE Extraliga is not as bad as many people think, Sparta would have defeated Frolunda in CHL finals this year if not for the refs. It's right behind Liiga and NLA in terms of hockey quality.
In other words Kampf is very good enough to play the AHL. Not sure about the NHL though.
Milos Krasic
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That part is debatable. If that were the case, Kyle Baun would have been an NHL regular by now. Schmaltz/Hayden/Hartman/Hinostrozza will still be on ELCs next season and Tootoo/Kero are signed to cheap one way deals. If Kampf were a defenseman, maybe he'd have the inside track to being kept up (ie, Michal Kempny this season). But he'd have some competition up front.
If I were his agent, I'd be asking: Do you possibly want the downside of playing for their AHL team and earn 10% of what you could make elsewhere?
EbonyRaptor
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I see they play Chelsea Dagger after a goal is scored ... so obviously that means he's signing with the Hawks.
EbonyRaptor
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True. They were terrible this season. Most of their players had been pros for a number of years and were at best AHL caliber - not much in the way of prospects destined for the NHL in a year or two. Hartman, Schmaltz and Kero were already playing on the Hawks and Hayden went right to the Hawks after his college season ended. Forsling is almost sure to have an NHL career but he still may need another year. Motte showed some promise when he was with the Hawks for a couple months but he's borderline NHL caliber. Hinostroza is good enough to play in the NHL but he having a hard time finding a spot in the lineup so he may be back in Rockford next season.
But, there's optimism for next season in Rockford. The Hawks have a bunch of prospects that are very promising and most, if not all of them, will play in Rockford next season, or at least start the season there. DeBrincat, Fortin, Highmore, Bondra, Radke, Iocapelli, Louis, Knott, Pelletier, Snuggerud, and possibly one or two more when their season completes. Inexperience at the pro game - yes, but there's a bunch of high skill guys joining the team next season. It should be a better year for sure
clunk
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Huh?
Tomas Hertl, the year before scoring 25 point in 37 games in the NHL, scored only 30 points in 43 games in the top Czech league.
Ondrej Kase has appeared in over 50 NHL games this season. Two seasons ago, while playing in the Czech 2nd league, he managed just 21 points in 37 games.
F*** Chicago. There should be a CHL-style number of international FA imports you can bring in each decade.
