puterwiz53
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We need a 2nd line center?
They will if Bowman uses Anismov in a trade and I don't think it will work with Schmaltz as a center. Maybe one of the prospects can step up but not likely this year anyways.
We need a 2nd line center?
They will if Bowman uses Anismov in a trade and I don't think it will work with Schmaltz as a center. Maybe one of the prospects can step up but not likely this year anyways.
Schmaltz is already a 2C.
Yes I know but he is much better and much more suited on the wing.
He was their best forward. Not much more to say. You don't like those small not physical euros and that's fine, you don't have to. It's just plain and simple wrong to downplay him because of it. Panarin was really good in the POs."felt like". I see. Is that the same as "potential".
It may have felt like something would happen but it didn't. Caps shut him down, the same as AP was shut down when he was playing for Chicago in the playoffs.
I'm not saying AP is not capable of stepping up in the playoffs. I am saying that to date he hasn't shown he can.
Actually his skill set is better at center minus his sub-par faceoff skills in my opinion. His puck retrieval and best utilized in a role that puts him all over the ice.
Can he be a really good wing? 100% but I would rather have him playing center with Kane and or Debrincat as his speed will create even more space for each.
Schmaltz is already a 2C.
Didn't you call Anisimov a 3C? I'm glad you decided to promote him.Toews is also a 2C, too many 2C’s in this team, this team needs a 1C to start winning again
Sure, he can come home if he's willing to keep his current salary, lol.
If he wants 9+ million, no chance. The team isnt tying up 30mil+ in 3 players.
What makes you think that? How much money did the Hawks have tied up between Toews, Kane, Saad, Seabrook, and Crow? That's 5 players at $39mn. Let's not forget to add Hossa and Keith at another $11mn. We can also add Anisimov at $4mn+.Sure, he can come home if he's willing to keep his current salary, lol.
If he wants 9+ million, no chance. The team isnt tying up 30mil+ in 3 players.
Hossa was tradedWhat makes you think that? How much money did the Hawks have tied up between Toews, Kane, Saad, Seabrook, and Crow? That's 5 players at $39mn. Let's not forget to add Hossa and Keith at another $11mn. We can also add Anisimov at $4mn+.
That's $54mn last year for 8 players ... at a salary cap of $78mn.
Historically, Stan's had no problems being top heavy relative to salary distribution.
I was referring to Stan's history of skewing his salary distribution heavily towards the top.Hossa was traded
Other than that I agree with you. Can create the Cap Space if it is really needed.
What makes you think that? How much money did the Hawks have tied up between Toews, Kane, Saad, Seabrook, and Crow? That's 5 players at $39mn. Let's not forget to add Hossa and Keith at another $11mn. We can also add Anisimov at $4mn+.
That's $54mn last year for 8 players ... at a salary cap of $78mn.
Historically, Stan's had no problems being top heavy relative to salary distribution.
What makes you think that? How much money did the Hawks have tied up between Toews, Kane, Saad, Seabrook, and Crow? That's 5 players at $39mn. Let's not forget to add Hossa and Keith at another $11mn. We can also add Anisimov at $4mn+.
That's $54mn last year for 8 players ... at a salary cap of $78mn.
Historically, Stan's had no problems being top heavy relative to salary distribution.
Weeks ago you seemed to think they need to go all in or full blown rebuild.Oh, I'm all in favor of a top-heavy salary structure, where you pay stars big bucks and fill in the gaps with cheaper, younger players. I just think 3 players at 30 million crosses the line into unworkable territory. You're leaving yourself too little money to fill out the roster.
If the salary cap were 100 million, sure, give 3 players 30million. You'd still have enough room to provide impact players at the remaining key positions.
Weeks ago you seemed to think they need to go all in or full blown rebuild.
That's what going all in would be. Finding a couple 4.5 mil types to got 9 mil isnt some likely better fit.
I'm think all situations are unique. IF Karlsson ends up on your lap for $10-11mn, the Hawks need to pull the trigger. Because we know how Panarin works with Kane, signing him for $8-9mn could work too.Weeks ago you seemed to think they need to go all in or full blown rebuild.
That's what going all in would be. Finding a couple 4.5 mil types to got 9 mil isnt some likely better fit.
I'm think all situations are unique. IF Karlsson ends up on your lap for $10-11mn, the Hawks need to pull the trigger. Because we know how Panarin works with Kane, signing him for $8-9mn could work too.
I don't think there's a clear blueprint / strategy EXCEPT figuring out a way to get rid of Seabrook's contract. I said something about a finding an overdosed dead prostitute in bed ... but that would be way too unethical.
Godfather II anyone?