Ian Mitchell

[BK]

I was a model citizen.

Nerd.

 

[Blue Liner]

Nerd.

...or a bad liar.

 

[dk2k]

It's more than likely he would have signed if was guarenteed a spot in the NHL lineup.

The Blackhawks, obviously, aren't going to make that guarentee.

He's not choosing another year of college over the NHL, he's choosing it over a year of riding buses for Rockford.

He'll have the same problem next summer.

 

[clydesdale line]

Nerd.

 

[Kevin Musto]

 

[LordKOTL]

I understand the Barker parallel people are trying to make, to an extent, but it really doesn't apply to this situation at all, for me. Completely different situations.

I'd hope it doesn't. My point about the Barker comparison is that in Barker's situation, homework by the scouting staff wasn't done and irrespective if he was "good" (IMHO more like "barely passable") in 2009, the pick was still a major bust. My opinion is that the 'hawks need a guy who can help and be defensively sound in their position in both short-and-long term. That means that they can't afford a guy who starts good and peters off (think Samsonov or Frolik comparable), nor a guy who will takes years, if not decades to develop. Plus, high-risk players should get a pass--be it injury history or an attitude problem.

In other words Stan & Co. need to play it a bit more safe and err towards lower-risk players, and look less at the possible ceilings and look at the likely ceiling & floor. IMHO guys like Byram, Cozens, etc. don't strike me as too high of risk (Turcotte is borderline), and seem to be players who will make a decent short and long-term impact. This issue, IMHO is Stan going off the rails and not playing it safe.

 

[bwana63]

So, you're saying there's a chance? Would be icing on the cake.

 

[Hawkaholic]

Powers says Hawks will talk to Mitchell about this coming season and he speculates that it might lead to him signing with the Hawks instead of going back to College.

 

[Drumman44]

Powers says Hawks will talk to Mitchell about this coming season and he speculates that it might lead to him signing with the Hawks instead of going back to College.

So the trade was actually Jokiharju for Nylander and Mitchell

 

[piteus]

Are you saying that Joker was the reason Mitchell didn't want to sign with the Hawks?

 

[migi]

My new jersey boys and girls.

 

[bwana63]

My new jersey boys and girls.

I'll wait for a Hawks jersey. Hope it's very soon.

 

[Chuck Testa]

Imagine if this team somehow got rid of the Seabrook close to 7 million dollar albatross contract .

That's much needed cap space.

 

[Muffinalt]

I love Mitchell and cannot wait till he is on the team (really my most anticipated prospect, even ahead of Dach).

But I don't see why it would be the best to make him come to the roster this year. Where does he fit? Is splitting time with Seabs the best for his development?

I made peace with him going back to Denver because his comments showed he is super aware and I thought it would be best for him elevating his game.

Being a 7d or 1st call up with our current roster I'm not that sure. Next year is better imo because of Gus likely not being here anymore.

 

[jaysoneil]

Are you saying that Joker was the reason Mitchell didn't want to sign with the Hawks?

If true, I absolutely have no more issues with shipping out Joker.

 

[Taze em]

It is crystal clear that the Hawks organization is higher on Ian Mitchell than anyone else in the world and believe he is something special.

He is always a tack on name on blackhawks prospect articles from guys like Pronman. It is clear that for the Hawks he is the centerpiece.

I wonder what they see that others aren’t? Maybe other evaluators are doing a bit too much stat scouting because his stats aren’t gaudy?

 

[RememberTheRoar]

It is crystal clear that the Hawks organization is higher on Ian Mitchell than anyone else in the world and believe he is something special.

He is always a tack on name on blackhawks prospect articles from guys like Pronman. It is clear that for the Hawks he is the centerpiece.

I wonder what they see that others aren’t? Maybe other evaluators are doing a bit too much stat scouting because his stats aren’t gaudy?

I don't know, but apparently Musto sees it too and was also low on Joki.

At this point, I just imagine the whole front office being a bunch of Mustos.

 

[bwana63]

Being a 7d or 1st call up with our current roster I'm not that sure. Next year is better imo because of Gus likely not being here anymore.

If Colliton has the stones to scratch Seabs, problem solved.

 

[Illinihockey]

Powers says Hawks will talk to Mitchell about this coming season and he speculates that it might lead to him signing with the Hawks instead of going back to College.

Thats an insane way to f*** your college team, but I hope it happens.

 

[Kurtosis]

I don't know, but apparently Musto sees it too and was also low on Joki.

At this point, I just imagine the whole front office being a bunch of Mustos.

Going to have nightmares now.

 

[OhCaptainMyCaptain]

I was listening to a Hawks podcast the other day (can't remember which one), and they mentioned that the Mitchell camps seemed to know the Joker trade was coming before it happened, so I wonder if there has been some movement behind the scenes for a bit now.

 

[Illinihockey]

I was listening to a Hawks podcast the other day (can't remember which one), and they mentioned that the Mitchell camps seemed to know the Joker trade was coming before it happened, so I wonder if there has been some movement behind the scenes for a bit now.

I think I said that when the trade went down. The Hawks must be supremely confident Mitchell is going to sign if they make this trade. It does make me wonder if they've already talked to his camp.

 

[ChiHawk21]

I think I said that when the trade went down. The Hawks must be supremely confident Mitchell is going to sign if they make this trade. It does make me wonder if they've already talked to his camp.

you would think thats the case. I wonder if it came from Mitchells camp nudging them to make room or he wouldnt sign or if it was hawks doing it in good faith to show they wanted him that bad.

 

[ChiHawks10]

you would think thats the case. I wonder if it came from Mitchells camp nudging them to make room or he wouldnt sign or if it was hawks doing it in good faith to show they wanted him that bad.

Eh... I doubt Mitchell's agent is going to "nudge" the Hawks organization/FO to make room for his client... that's not really how this works. It was the Hawks showing they want him signed and playing here.

 

[ChiHawk21]

Eh... I doubt Mitchell's agent is going to "nudge" the Hawks organization/FO to make room for his client... that's not really how this works. It was the Hawks showing they want him signed and playing here.

lol

could easily say they see the depth in the organization at ians position and will not rush to sign...hint hint