Speculation: How far away from competing for a Cup are the Hawks exactly?

[ClydeLee]

Mitchell makes the roster if he signs. I've watched him enough to be confident in that statement.

Okay but who is he going to replace the n... is Joki gonna be sent down so he plays? Theres not a spot for him unless they finally start benching Seabs

 

[ChiHawks10]

Okay but who is he going to replace the n... is Joki gonna be sent down so he plays? Theres not a spot for him unless they finally start benching Seabs

Expect someone to be traded. Either at the TDL, or at the draft.

 

[Hawkaholic]

Okay but who is he going to replace the n... is Joki gonna be sent down so he plays? Theres not a spot for him unless they finally start benching Seabs

Keith, Seabs, and Joker aren't going anywhere
Murphy stays more than likely.

So two of Gus, Forsling, Koekkoek (sp?), and Dahlstrom will be replaced.
Outside of Gus, they are all really replacable.

 

[Rolo]

To ANA - Forsling, Perlini, Sikura
To CHI - Fowler, Eaves (LTIRetire)

To BOS - Saad
To CHI - Heinen, Lauzon

Debrincat - Toews - Kahun
Heinen - Strome - Kane
Panarin - AA - Kakko
Caggiula - Kampf - Seabrook
Fortin

Fowler - Jokiharju
Lauzon - Murphy
Keith - Gustafsson
Koekkoek/Dahlstrom

Crawford
Delia

Win cup!

 

[Toews2Bickell]

Is Fowler a pending UFA next? Looks like much of nothing for him. They’ll want a 1st or 2nd + good prospect

 

[Hattrick Kane]

Is Fowler a pending UFA next? Looks like much of nothing for him. They’ll want a 1st or 2nd + good prospect

He’s got 7 years left after this year, so no.

 

[Toews2Bickell]

He’s got 7 years left after this year, so no.

Didn’t realize he signed that kind of extension. He’s still a good top 4 guy right?

 

[Hattrick Kane]

Didn’t realize he signed that kind of extension. He’s still a good top 4 guy right?

Reading the ducks board, they haven’t been too impressed with lately. Of course he’d still be an immediate upgrade on our top 4. There’s no chance that at 6.5 million and his age they bother trading him though.

 

[Rolo]

Reading the ducks board, they haven’t been too impressed with lately. Of course he’d still be an immediate upgrade on our top 4. There’s no chance that at 6.5 million and his age they bother trading him though.

Now would be a good time to take advantage of Bob Murray

 

[SnakePlissken]

Given that Kane is having an excellent scoring year and Toews is rebounding from the past couple of years and Cat is blossoming into the scoring threat everyone hoped he would and this team is still dead last in the NHL, I think we're quite a long ways away from contending for a Cup.

Just getting to the playoffs may seem more attainable because the bar is so ridiculously low in the west this season. Normally people expect it to take 94 or 95 points, 1.15 ppg to make the playoffs. The 8th seed in the west is currently on a 1.04 ppg pace, projecting to 85 or 86 points. The playoffs at a pace like that is fool's gold.

 

[CokenoPepsi]

Given that Kane is having an excellent scoring year and Toews is rebounding from the past couple of years and Cat is blossoming into the scoring threat everyone hoped he would and this team is still dead last in the NHL, I think we're quite a long ways away from contending for a Cup.

Just getting to the playoffs may seem more attainable because the bar is so ridiculously low in the west this season. Normally people expect it to take 94 or 95 points, 1.15 ppg to make the playoffs. The 8th seed in the west is currently on a 1.04 ppg pace, projecting to 85 or 86 points. The playoffs at a pace like that is fool's gold.

To be fair Toews is right Where he has been the previous three years in regards to scoring right around the 50th mark...except for last year when he was 102nd

Nhl is different where teams can rebuild much faster compared to other leagues

 

[RememberTheRoar]

To be fair Toews is right Where he has been the previous three years in regards to scoring right around the 50th mark...except for last year when he was 102nd

Nhl is different where teams can rebuild much faster compared to other leagues

So he’s right where he was the last three years but as you admit, he’s 50 places higher than last year?

Also, his points/game is .86, highest level since the 13-14 season. Also, he’s on pace for 70 points, would be most since 10-11 season.

He’s doing this while playing the majority of the season with significantly worse linemates than he had in Hossa and Kane.

 

[ChiHawks10]

So he’s right where he was the last three years but as you admit, he’s 50 places higher than last year?

Also, his points/game is .86, highest level since the 13-14 season. Also, he’s on pace for 70 points, would be most since 10-11 season.

He’s doing this while playing the majority of the season with significantly worse linemates than he had in Hossa and Kane.

Not worth a response, honestly. He's been pushing a Toews narrative for years.

 

[RememberTheRoar]

Not worth a response, honestly. He's been pushing a Toews narrative for years.

I know, but this one is egregious and doesn’t deserve to go unchecked on our board

 

[migi]

I don't like Fowler at all but no way Ducks trade him for three unproven prospects.

 

[Malagahawks]

Some posters say Stone is a more attractive FA target than Panarin, I would like to ask from a top 6 line perspective why?

 

[migi]

Some posters say Stone is a more attractive FA target than Panarin, I would like to ask from a top 6 line perspective why?

Similar production but offers a lot more to the game. Closest to Hossa from wingers in NHL imo.

I just don’t see him ageing well so I’d go for Panarin.

If, if somehow we could get both of them.

 

[HawkNut]

This team could draft Jack Hughes, and he could perform as well as advertised, but this team won't be back on top until they start playing defense.

 

[Kevin Musto]

Some posters say Stone is a more attractive FA target than Panarin, I would like to ask from a top 6 line perspective why?

I honestly don't think Stone hits free agency. No point speculating over him.

Panarin will for sure though.

 

[Malagahawks]

I honestly don't think Stone hits free agency. No point speculating over him.

Panarin will for sure though.

Add to this that Kaner is pitching for Panarin to resign with us. He is familiar with a lot of faces as well. That has to be an advantage for us I would think. But $$ talks.

 

[LDF]

if Pan is too expensive what are posters opinion on Wayne Simmonds .... if his camp can agree to a reasonable contract.

 

[ClydeLee]

if Pan is too expensive what are posters opinion on Wayne Simmonds .... if his camp can agree to a reasonable contract.

Not the type of player I would wanna sign older than 30.

 

[LDF]

Not the type of player I would wanna sign older than 30.

for spit ballin here. however it would be an intriguing pick up.... now for that salary and yrs....

 

[ClydeLee]

for spit ballin here. however it would be an intriguing pick up.... now for that salary and yrs....

Right, it is hard to see the real worry options if Panarin or Stone arent there to get. As long as its not some bad long deal for a middle of the road type it could be fine.

 

[LDF]

Right, it is hard to see the real worry options if Panarin or Stone arent there to get. As long as its not some bad long deal for a middle of the road type it could be fine.

excellent point and that is where i was aiming at. what are the 2nd and 3rd choices if there is one.

many thanks.