Offseason Roster Discussion part 3

[Toews2Bickell]

Should be trading Strome in a separate deal and then trade Shaw and something to Arizona for Kessel if we are going for it, which obviously we are.

Kessel makes a lot of sense given he's a pending UFA, but for that same reason there should be a decent market for him at the deadline

 

[WarLax]

I have to think that if Toews is actively reaching out to Fleury to convince him to play for us, then he must be feeling pretty good about playing this upcoming season.

Color me optimistic!

 

[jaysoneil]

I have to think that if Toews is actively reaching out to Fleury to convince him to play for us, then he must be feeling pretty good about playing this upcoming season.

Color me optimistic!

Toews still without timetable to return to Blackhawks, GM says

Hopefully we get more clarity soon.

 

[BruinsJoe]

The problem is 31 other teams know all about Strome’s situation.

What about a swap with Bruins forward Debrusk vs Strome, maybe does two need a scenary change, i dont know Strome a lot what his problem, big guy who can play C\W

 

[ChiHawk21]

What about a swap with Bruins forward Debrusk vs Strome, maybe does two need a scenary change, i dont know Strome a lot what his problem, big guy who can play C\W

slow and doesnt have a clue defensively.

 

[Teemu]

I have to think that if Toews is actively reaching out to Fleury to convince him to play for us, then he must be feeling pretty good about playing this upcoming season.

Color me optimistic!

Those intangibles keep paying off

 

[coolhand]

by a country mile

I like Beaudin as well, but Kalynuk looked more ready to be an every night player.

 

[bwana63]

I like Beaudin as well, but Kalynuk looked more ready to be an every night player.

No question. The age difference/experience matters. Beaudin looks like a keeper, just need more seasoning.

 

[HawkeyLife07]

IN
Seth Jones
Marc-Andre Fleury
Tyler Johnson
Jake McCabe
Jujhar Khaira
Caleb Jones
2021 1st Round Pick #31 (Nolan Allan)
2022 3rd Round Pick (Edmonton)
2022 3rd Round Pick (Toronto)
2022 6th Round Pick (Columbus)
2023 2nd Round Pick (Tampa Bay)

OUT
Adam Boqvist
Duncan Keith
Nikita Zadorov
Pius Suter
Vinnie Hinostroza
David Kampf
Joel Quenneville
Mikael Hakkarainen
Brent Seabrook
Tim Soderland
2021 1st Round Pick #11 (Cole Sillinger)
2021 2nd Round Pick #44 (Aleksi Heimosalmi)
2022 1st Round Pick

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How can anyone complain about this offseason?

 

[AmericanDream]

Beaudin played well for Canada in the role they gave him at the WC.

No reason to think he can't step up even more and take a top 4/5 spot if the opportunity is there.

For me, I think it makes the most sense for us to have balance in our pairs. This shutdown pair of McCabe/Murphy isn't really the best option IMO- it would be our top pk unit likely, but McCabe can thrive with Seth Jones..Jones can produce the offense while McCabe does what he does best. In turn, Murphy could use someone with offensive skill to help balance his pairing out...a strong skater..

If de Haan is here, I just hope he works his ass off, trains hard, and can be a decent veteran guy...he played worse than dog shit last year, but I will keep a sliver of hope for him to somehow bounce back a bit if not moved.

 

[bwana63]

IN
Seth Jones
Marc-Andre Fleury
Tyler Johnson
Jake McCabe
Jujhar Khaira
Caleb Jones
2021 1st Round Pick #31 (Nolan Allan)
2022 3rd Round Pick (Edmonton)
2022 3rd Round Pick (Toronto)
2022 6th Round Pick (Columbus)
2023 2nd Round Pick (Tampa Bay)

OUT
Adam Boqvist
Duncan Keith
Nikita Zadorov
Pius Suter
Vinnie Hinostroza
David Kampf
Joel Quenneville
Mikael Hakkarainen
Brent Seabrook
Tim Soderland
2021 1st Round Pick #11 (Cole Sillinger)
2021 2nd Round Pick #44 (Aleksi Heimosalmi)
2022 1st Round Pick

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How can anyone complain about this offseason?

Bowman haters don't need a reason, lol.

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

IN
Seth Jones
Marc-Andre Fleury
Tyler Johnson
Jake McCabe
Jujhar Khaira
Caleb Jones
2021 1st Round Pick #31 (Nolan Allan)
2022 3rd Round Pick (Edmonton)
2022 3rd Round Pick (Toronto)
2022 6th Round Pick (Columbus)
2023 2nd Round Pick (Tampa Bay)

OUT
Adam Boqvist
Duncan Keith
Nikita Zadorov
Pius Suter
Vinnie Hinostroza
David Kampf
Joel Quenneville
Mikael Hakkarainen
Brent Seabrook
Tim Soderland
2021 1st Round Pick #11 (Cole Sillinger)
2021 2nd Round Pick #44 (Aleksi Heimosalmi)
2022 1st Round Pick

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How can anyone complain about this offseason?

This may be an unpopular opinion but I'd have traded Reichel over Boqvist.

I'd feel pretty damn good about their D core with both Jones and Boqvist.

 

[Mrfenn92]

IN
Seth Jones
Marc-Andre Fleury
Tyler Johnson
Jake McCabe
Jujhar Khaira
Caleb Jones
2021 1st Round Pick #31 (Nolan Allan)
2022 3rd Round Pick (Edmonton)
2022 3rd Round Pick (Toronto)
2022 6th Round Pick (Columbus)
2023 2nd Round Pick (Tampa Bay)

OUT
Adam Boqvist
Duncan Keith
Nikita Zadorov
Pius Suter
Vinnie Hinostroza
David Kampf
Joel Quenneville
Mikael Hakkarainen
Brent Seabrook
Tim Soderland
2021 1st Round Pick #11 (Cole Sillinger)
2021 2nd Round Pick #44 (Aleksi Heimosalmi)
2022 1st Round Pick

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How can anyone complain about this offseason?

Bowman fatigue.
2022 first being traded. Fan confidence in the team makes them nervous about the win/lose record next year.
Jones extension aav wise

 

[RayP]

This may be an unpopular opinion but I'd have traded Reichel over Boqvist.

I'd feel pretty damn good about their D core with both Jones and Boqvist.

No way. Boqvist’s skating issues might really limit his ceiling and we need forward prospects with legit top 6 talent so bad.

 

[Giovi]

This may be an unpopular opinion but I'd have traded Reichel over Boqvist.

I'd feel pretty damn good about their D core with both Jones and Boqvist.

If you have both Jones and Boqvist, what do you do with Murphy? He definitely fills a needed role, he's not a bottom pair guy. That leaves Boqvist on the bottom pair.

 

[Muffinalt]

I have to think that if Toews is actively reaching out to Fleury to convince him to play for us, then he must be feeling pretty good about playing this upcoming season.

Color me optimistic!

All of this fills my heart with absolute joy. Hope to see Tazer back asap.

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

No way. Boqvist’s skating issues might really limit his ceiling and we need forward prospects with legit top 6 talent so bad.

Their top 6 is pretty set for the immediate future.
I'm not sure that Reichel is a better prospect than Kurashev.

I don't think that Boqvist's skating is an issue at all.

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

If you have both Jones and Boqvist, what do you do with Murphy? He definitely fills a needed role, he's not a bottom pair guy. That leaves Boqvist on the bottom pair.

Murphy would be traded in that case.
Honestly I would have tried to move him in the Jones deal instead of the 2nd 1st round pick.

 

[WarLax]

Their top 6 is pretty set for the immediate future.
I'm not sure that Reichel is a better prospect than Kurashev.

I think Toews other wing is open, any of the extra guys can nab that spot.

All of the Tampa guys say TJ is much better at center so a young guy is likely going to take that spot with Toews. Hoping it's Reichel tbh!

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

I think Toews other wing is open, any number of guys can nab that spot.

All of the Tampa guys say TJ is much better at center so a young guy is going to take that spot with Toews. Hoping it's Reichel tbh!

Any of Kurashev, Nylander or Gaudette could potentially fill that spot besides Reichel.

 

[WarLax]

Any of Kurashev, Nylander or Gaudette could potentially fill that spot besides Reichel.

Uh....I did say that.

 

[RayP]

Their top 6 is pretty set for the immediate future.
I'm not sure that Reichel is a better prospect than Kurashev.

I don't think that Boqvist's skating is an issue at all.

We’ll see. Still don’t know what Toews will be if he returns at all and Dach still needs to prove himself. I’d also rather not force guys like Hagel into top 6 roles. Outside of Reichel I’m not sold on many of our forward prospects being legit top 6 wingers.


Boqvist skating stinks.

 

[featherhawk]

Any of Kurashev, Nylander or Gaudette could potentially fill that spot besides Reichel.

and Hagel...

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Lost in all the roster talk is Hardman

I liked what we saw from him and think he will be good 4th liner with potential to become a good 3rd line winger in future

 

[Giovi]

Murphy would be traded in that case.
Honestly I would have tried to move him in the Jones deal instead of the 2nd 1st round pick.

Again, the team needs what Murphy brings.