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Post by acesandeights on Mar 23, 2020 6:50:19 GMT -6
Since the Hawks have a 1st., a 2nd., and two 3rds. in the first three rounds, I wonder if it would be of enough benefit to the Hawks for Stan to try and either; move up in the 1st, (assuming their original pick is around 11-12), try to get a late 1st rounder, move up in the 2nd, or try to move up in the 3rd. He's moved up in the 3rd before. I wasn't sure how much of a talent difference there is between pick 6 or 7 and pick 12. There’s always a difference between 7-12. The problem is, if Stan comes back, it’s more of the same. He dumpster dives and takes horrible chances on injured players. So it’s all a moot point if he comes back. I fear the draft will mean nothing if he’s still here. Actually everything means nothing if he’s still here. I believe you’ll see the same results. We will need a couple more high picks to level this out. Outside of the top 5 is a terrible future for us. This is a deep draft, and Stan thought it was great to “just miss the playoffs”. Also “we’re looking to get better everyday”. He’s held office probably 5 years too long. With that said......again, I think it’s best at the draft to trade Saad for a first. Then trade that 2nd round pick we got to pay someone to take deHaan Solo. Throw in Sikura if needed. Parlay both the 1st rounders into a higher pick. Let’s say Montreal gets the 3rd overall. And we have the 24th and the 8th. I’d try and move them both for the 3rd pick. In a deep draft, I could see the Habs doing this. As they have a potential to get a solid player at 8, and possibly get another at 24 or whatever that pick is. We get the top end talent that we need. We could take Byfield or Drysdale etc. If that’s not possible, I’d heavily look into trying to get Byram from the Avs. I would send Saad a 2nd and a prospect to get him outta there. It would boost our D pool. And he’s a potential game changer, definitely worth the risk. But that’s me. I doubt Stan shakes things up too much. He’s gonna trade fringe players with more fringe players and look into growing from within. If we don’t get a new GM, we are in a decades long batter to get back!!! I agree on trying to get a top end talent; you've got to have a few of those types and chances to get them don't come around very often. I wouldn't object to picking in the top 5. Even though we did last year, we don't know yet about Dach. What would you bet by draft time the Hawks first rd. pick will be at their original spot, assuming all their lottery luck was used up last draft. That's why I asked about moving up since the Hawks do have three picks total in the 2nd and 3rd rounds that Stan could use to try and get a chance for a better player. |
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Post by BigT on Mar 23, 2020 10:34:46 GMT -6
There’s always a difference between 7-12. The problem is, if Stan comes back, it’s more of the same. He dumpster dives and takes horrible chances on injured players. So it’s all a moot point if he comes back. I fear the draft will mean nothing if he’s still here. Actually everything means nothing if he’s still here. I believe you’ll see the same results. We will need a couple more high picks to level this out. Outside of the top 5 is a terrible future for us. This is a deep draft, and Stan thought it was great to “just miss the playoffs”. Also “we’re looking to get better everyday”. He’s held office probably 5 years too long. With that said......again, I think it’s best at the draft to trade Saad for a first. Then trade that 2nd round pick we got to pay someone to take deHaan Solo. Throw in Sikura if needed. Parlay both the 1st rounders into a higher pick. Let’s say Montreal gets the 3rd overall. And we have the 24th and the 8th. I’d try and move them both for the 3rd pick. In a deep draft, I could see the Habs doing this. As they have a potential to get a solid player at 8, and possibly get another at 24 or whatever that pick is. We get the top end talent that we need. We could take Byfield or Drysdale etc. If that’s not possible, I’d heavily look into trying to get Byram from the Avs. I would send Saad a 2nd and a prospect to get him outta there. It would boost our D pool. And he’s a potential game changer, definitely worth the risk. But that’s me. I doubt Stan shakes things up too much. He’s gonna trade fringe players with more fringe players and look into growing from within. If we don’t get a new GM, we are in a decades long batter to get back!!! I agree on trying to get a top end talent; you've got to have a few of those types and chances to get them don't come around very often. I wouldn't object to picking in the top 5. Even though we did last year, we don't know yet about Dach. What would you bet by draft time the Hawks first rd. pick will be at their original spot, assuming all their lottery luck was used up last draft. That's why I asked about moving up since the Hawks do have three picks total in the 2nd and 3rd rounds that Stan could use to try and get a chance for a better player. This is considered one of those deep drafts. Look at 2015, McDavid, Eichel, Strome, Marner, Hanifin, Zacha, Provorov, Werenski, Meier, Rantanen. That’s a hell of a top ten. Except Zacha, the rest are pretty good first rounders in the top ten. Plus notables later on such as Debrusk, Barzal, Connor, Chabot, White, Boeser, Konecny. That’s why you never seen many 1st rounders being traded at the deadline. However. I still feel we can get a solid first rounder for Saad. Probably not a top ten, but a decent pick. I could see teams like Philly, Carolina, Dallas, Colorado, Van, Calgary, Edmonton all on the cusp of saying “its time to F****** go for it boys”. There’s a litany of other teams about to do the same. Problem is, Stan has sold his bosses that he just hasn’t found the right mix yet, and that he’s gotten Dcat, Kubalik etc and they’re almost there. But the reality is, the team is full of fading idols and it’s just not what it was 6-7 years ago. The cap got us and Stans bad to horrendous moves sank us quicker. I doubt he gets rid of guys like Saad or Maatta now, even though they both should be moved for picks and prospects. The sad thing is, we’re probably 40-50% of the way through a full rebuild. But with trades like Joker for Nylander, and drafting smaller guys for 3 straight years, it’s a race to the gawd dam bottom. If done right, we should only have 3 years left. We have all the fringe players we need or “outside the core”. Now we need a new core group that is our next generation of stars. While Kubalik, Dcat, Strome, Dach all look to be decent players. They gotta get us to the promised land, and win there. Until then, they’re outside the core players. But 2 good drafts could send us in a couple hole new direction to greatness!!! |
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Post by gigecj on Mar 23, 2020 18:19:39 GMT -6
What are we gonna talk about?
Let me see. Is there anything affecting all of us right now?
Hey, joking aside, my wife and I are doing well in the state of Washington. Yesterday, we ventured out to Home Depot to purchase some "necessary" items (according to the governor). It was like going to Disneyland!
I agree with you T about the Hawks rebuild. I like a lot of it, but that thing that I always struggle with is what I shall refer to as the "Kaner Tazer Syndrome." By the time the "rebuild" is completed, it won't include Kaner and Tazer in their prime and the Hawks would still lack their illustrious ways and means. Dach has promise, but has he shown what JT showed in his first year? Maybe Toews was in a different situation and was able to play a first or second line center off the bat. Dach has been shuffled around. That can be tough to overcome. Nevertheless, the jury is still out in terms of him essentially being another Tazer. Kaner? Who replaces him? He's certainly not on the roster yet.
Take care my friends...
Gig
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Post by hsbob on Mar 23, 2020 19:16:56 GMT -6
What are we gonna talk about? Let me see. Is there anything affecting all of us right now? Hey, joking aside, my wife and I are doing well in the state of Washington. Yesterday, we ventured out to Home Depot to purchase some "necessary" items (according to the governor). It was like going to Disneyland! I agree with you T about the Hawks rebuild. I like a lot of it, but that thing that I always struggle with is what I shall refer to as the "Kaner Tazer Syndrome." By the time the "rebuild" is completed, it won't include Kaner and Tazer in their prime and the Hawks would still lack their illustrious ways and means. Dach has promise, but has he shown what JT showed in his first year? Maybe Toews was in a different situation and was able to play a first or second line center off the bat. Dach has been shuffled around. That can be tough to overcome. Nevertheless, the jury is still out in terms of him essentially being another Tazer. Kaner? Who replaces him? He's certainly not on the roster yet. Take care my friends... Gig Stay healthy and safe my friend! |
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Post by galaxytrash on Mar 23, 2020 19:20:11 GMT -6
What are we gonna talk about? i was thinking about you just yesterday. for obvious reasons, we've fired up our netflix again after about an 8 month hiatus. in my absence, i was glad to see they've added some recent seasons of my favorite game show "jeopardy". there was a teacher on there from gig harbor. i was wondering if you know the guy. glad all good your way. |
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Post by BigT on Mar 23, 2020 20:45:25 GMT -6
What are we gonna talk about? Let me see. Is there anything affecting all of us right now? Hey, joking aside, my wife and I are doing well in the state of Washington. Yesterday, we ventured out to Home Depot to purchase some "necessary" items (according to the governor). It was like going to Disneyland! I agree with you T about the Hawks rebuild. I like a lot of it, but that thing that I always struggle with is what I shall refer to as the "Kaner Tazer Syndrome." By the time the "rebuild" is completed, it won't include Kaner and Tazer in their prime and the Hawks would still lack their illustrious ways and means. Dach has promise, but has he shown what JT showed in his first year? Maybe Toews was in a different situation and was able to play a first or second line center off the bat. Dach has been shuffled around. That can be tough to overcome. Nevertheless, the jury is still out in terms of him essentially being another Tazer. Kaner? Who replaces him? He's certainly not on the roster yet. Take care my friends... Gig Just to keep hockey talk going for a wee bit longer. I think we have to look at the truth and what is more realistic. If Kane and Toews can contribute at the age of 35/36/37, let’s keep them and see what they can do. All we need is 2 solid drafts. Get 3-4 first rounders in that time, and some really high picks like 1-3, and we’ll be fine. I’m not sold yet that we have the horses on the back end yet. Jamie Drysdale is the real deal. Literally he’s the next Duncan Keith. I wouldn’t doubt if he goes number 2 over Stutzle. If Lafrenière wasn’t in this years draft, he may even go first. But it looks like he will be there at 3. I’d like to be there at 3 to get him. If not, Byfield will be there at 4, but I’m not sold on him being an elite scorer in the NHL, maybe he does, he’s still 17. However, I’ve met and kinda know Cole Perfetti. He’s as close to Kane as you’re gonna get. He’s ranked 5-6 this year. While small, the kid has game. And is tough to handle it. He’s one of the top scoring players in the CHL just behind Lafrenière. He’s got 111 points in 61 games. This is who I’m realistically targeting. If he’s there at 6 or 7, and the Hawks are higher. I’m moving up at all costs. He could be Kanes replacement one day soon. He’s the sleeper in the draft. Remember, Perfetti has done what most 18/19 year olds don’t do. This is only his second year, and he was 17/18. Even Kane’s magical year in the OHL where he got 145 in 58 games he was 18/19. So Perfetti is right on target with him. So the next wave is there. Does Stan do the right things and rebuild now so it’s not a 10-15 drought? I’m not sold on him doing the right things. Every GM that gets fired from a good team always says the “chased the dream too long”. Stan is doing the same thing. This is not a playoff team, and is not a team with cap flexibility. We need to rebuild now!!! |
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Post by BigT on Mar 23, 2020 20:49:15 GMT -6
Here’s a pic of Perfetti with my son (far left) and his teammates. He’s a good kid. I’d like to have him as a Hawk!!! Attachments:
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Post by gigecj on Mar 23, 2020 23:18:11 GMT -6
Here’s a pic of Perfetti with my son (far left) and his teammates. He’s a good kid. I’d like to have him as a Hawk!!! Is Perfetti always sideways like that? I could see how that could make him quite elusive. We gotta get that guy. |
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Post by hsbob on Mar 24, 2020 8:39:56 GMT -6
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Post by BigT on Mar 24, 2020 10:32:01 GMT -6
Here’s a pic of Perfetti with my son (far left) and his teammates. He’s a good kid. I’d like to have him as a Hawk!!! Is Perfetti always sideways like that? I could see how that could make him quite elusive. We gotta get that guy. I’m not sure why, every time I post a pic it shows up sideways. None the less, he’s a great kid and a serious player. I know his parents and they’re very nice too. They’re still heavily involved in their community hockey. They run the tourney in Whitby that we attend. So I met them and his mom said that she’ll have him come meet our kids next time he’s in town in Windsor. It’s great to see these guys take time out for our kids. Now my son wants to change his # to 91, like Cole. That night he got like 5 points I believe and my Spitfires were ranked 6th in the CHL at the time. Also last summer at the under 18s, he absolutely dominated. I wrote on here a few time’s to keep an eye on this kid. Wherever he goes, he’ll have an impact!!! |
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Post by tincup on Mar 24, 2020 15:47:26 GMT -6
What are we gonna talk about? Let me see. Is there anything affecting all of us right now? Hey, joking aside, my wife and I are doing well in the state of Washington. Yesterday, we ventured out to Home Depot to purchase some "necessary" items (according to the governor). It was like going to Disneyland! I agree with you T about the Hawks rebuild. I like a lot of it, but that thing that I always struggle with is what I shall refer to as the "Kaner Tazer Syndrome." By the time the "rebuild" is completed, it won't include Kaner and Tazer in their prime and the Hawks would still lack their illustrious ways and means. Dach has promise, but has he shown what JT showed in his first year? Maybe Toews was in a different situation and was able to play a first or second line center off the bat. Dach has been shuffled around. That can be tough to overcome. Nevertheless, the jury is still out in terms of him essentially being another Tazer. Kaner? Who replaces him? He's certainly not on the roster yet. Take care my friends... Gig Just to keep hockey talk going for a wee bit longer. I think we have to look at the truth and what is more realistic. If Kane and Toews can contribute at the age of 35/36/37, let’s keep them and see what they can do. All we need is 2 solid drafts. Get 3-4 first rounders in that time, and some really high picks like 1-3, and we’ll be fine. I’m not sold yet that we have the horses on the back end yet. Jamie Drysdale is the real deal. Literally he’s the next Duncan Keith. I wouldn’t doubt if he goes number 2 over Stutzle. If Lafrenière wasn’t in this years draft, he may even go first. But it looks like he will be there at 3. I’d like to be there at 3 to get him. If not, Byfield will be there at 4, but I’m not sold on him being an elite scorer in the NHL, maybe he does, he’s still 17. However, I’ve met and kinda know Cole Perfetti. He’s as close to Kane as you’re gonna get. He’s ranked 5-6 this year. While small, the kid has game. And is tough to handle it. He’s one of the top scoring players in the CHL just behind Lafrenière. He’s got 111 points in 61 games. This is who I’m realistically targeting. If he’s there at 6 or 7, and the Hawks are higher. I’m moving up at all costs. He could be Kanes replacement one day soon. He’s the sleeper in the draft. Remember, Perfetti has done what most 18/19 year olds don’t do. This is only his second year, and he was 17/18. Even Kane’s magical year in the OHL where he got 145 in 58 games he was 18/19. So Perfetti is right on target with him. So the next wave is there. Does Stan do the right things and rebuild now so it’s not a 10-15 drought? I’m not sold on him doing the right things. Every GM that gets fired from a good team always says the “chased the dream too long”. Stan is doing the same thing. This is not a playoff team, and is not a team with cap flexibility. We need to rebuild now!!! Here’s the highlight package for Perfetti, kid has some moves. But there are some who say he’s uncomfortable on the wing. Think that’s where he’d begin? |
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Post by BigT on Mar 24, 2020 17:24:33 GMT -6
From what I’ve seen, he played center on the pp, and for the most part he’s been on the wing. It’s amazing how quickly a guy will love the wing when they gotta play against the NHLs centerman. Maybe he is a center? But that kid has had serious skill. He’s only ranked where he is due to size. He’s listed at 5’10” 180. I can tell you first hand he’s not all that yet. He’s kinda like Kane was at that age. But these are the small guys you want, they’re full of skill and have the heart and determination to make it!!!
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Post by BigT on Mar 24, 2020 17:35:12 GMT -6
At the end of that video, or at least the team Canada portion, you always heard Jamie Drysdale’s name there quite a bit too. Like I said, Drysdale is the real deal, he’s Keith 2.0. He’d be great to get too. But if Perfetti was the guy, I’d be elated!!!
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Post by hawks27 on Mar 24, 2020 18:06:24 GMT -6
Perfetti has quick hands and a very quick release on his shots. Tremendous anticipation on his moves. Great puck sense.
The comment about his lack of size needs to be considered, but if he can produce like Kane, well then that's a non-issue. I hope he is the real deal and if the Hawks get him, I hope the usual "he's too small" comments will wait until he's had a chance to show fans what they have in him on the Hawks.
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Post by vadarx on Mar 24, 2020 18:49:18 GMT -6
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Post by hsbob on Mar 25, 2020 9:37:51 GMT -6
Perfetti has quick hands and a very quick release on his shots. Tremendous anticipation on his moves. Great puck sense. The comment about his lack of size needs to be considered, but if he can produce like Kane, well then that's a non-issue. I hope he is the real deal and if the Hawks get him, I hope the usual "he's too small" comments will wait until he's had a chance to show fans what they have in him on the Hawks. If he's 5'10" 180lbs @18,he ISN'T too small IMO. Sounds like a young player who could easily top out at a stout 6' 195lbs with no negative affect on speed and quickness......he's already bigger then a half dozen forwards on our roster. I'll only speak for myself here,I don't need giants but I also don't need to see an ongoing experiment of how small players can be and still survive in the league. I'm not sure how many sub 170lb players are in the league but that describes our young sniper,a prospect who skated 20+ games on our top line last year,our most recent D call up and our most promising NCAA D prospect is a big breakfast over 170. The number of sub 180lb players and prospects are too numerous to list. Hitting,fighting and the rough stuff aside,it has to be difficult just staying healthy when giving up 30lbs going up against the average player at 200+lbs. There are smaller players who excel in the game but all are fast,ellusive and highly skilled and live mostly on the perimiter as forwards and move the puck as D-men....they're also targeted relentlessly in the PO's when the aggressive fore-check wears heavily on even the bigger players. |
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Post by tincup on Mar 25, 2020 10:14:25 GMT -6
It must have been Hossa’s reputation that kept him from getting booted for that major boarding call, would that happen now? It’s always been at the refs discretion but outside of fighting does any major now not get the game? Lucky for us and now a piece of Blackhawk legend. And I still shove that Seabrook goal down my Wings buddy’s throat who believes to this day Bolland got away with one on Nyquist. |
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Post by BigT on Mar 25, 2020 10:43:31 GMT -6
It must have been Hossa’s reputation that kept him from getting booted for that major boarding call, would that happen now? It’s always been at the refs discretion but outside of fighting does any major now not get the game? Lucky for us and now a piece of Blackhawk legend. And I still shove that Seabrook goal down my Wings buddy’s throat who believes to this day Bolland got away with one on Nyquist. My opinion, I still feel Hossa should been booted. It was a dirty hit, but I’m sure happy that he wasn’t. If that happened to the Hawks, we’d be livid forever. On the Bolland hit, I thought Bolland held up, I think he could a serious injured Nyqvist. He separated man from puck, and to honest, Nyqvist looked like he was on the verge of not already turtling. But again, I’m glad that wasn’t called!!! |
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Post by tincup on Mar 25, 2020 10:51:19 GMT -6
Perfetti has quick hands and a very quick release on his shots. Tremendous anticipation on his moves. Great puck sense. The comment about his lack of size needs to be considered, but if he can produce like Kane, well then that's a non-issue. I hope he is the real deal and if the Hawks get him, I hope the usual "he's too small" comments will wait until he's had a chance to show fans what they have in him on the Hawks. If he's 5'10" 180lbs @18,he ISN'T too small IMO. Sounds like a young player who could easily top out at a stout 6' 195lbs with no negative affect on speed and quickness......he's already bigger then a half dozen forwards on our roster. I'll only speak for myself here,I don't need giants but I also don't need to see an ongoing experiment of how small players can be and still survive in the league. I'm not sure how many sub 170lb players are in the league but that describes our young sniper,a prospect who skated 20+ games on our top line last year,our most recent D call up and our most promising NCAA D prospect is a big breakfast over 170. The number of sub 180lb players and prospects are too numerous to list. Hitting,fighting and the rough stuff aside,it has to be difficult just staying healthy when giving up 30lbs going up against the average player at 200+lbs. There are smaller players who excel in the game but all are fast,ellusive and highly skilled and live mostly on the perimiter as forwards and move the puck as D-men....they're also targeted relentlessly in the PO's when the aggressive fore-check wears heavily on even the bigger players. Perfetti doesn’t look like he’d weigh 180 even if he was piggybacking one of those kids. Puffed up physical stats I’d say. Kid has talent but there is also enough video out there of him getting physically manhandled. Still, I’d take him. His game is developed, he’s got years of physical maturity ahead of him. If he fell to us he’s the one. As for our defense, how do we absorb three young defensemen playing at 180 or less? Boqvist is already starting to look like a bandaid after half a season. Seems to me one has to go to free up some space and get picks. Here’s hoping the larger Carlsson sticks, he seems to be an intriguing prospect. |
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Post by BigT on Mar 25, 2020 12:13:15 GMT -6
If he's 5'10" 180lbs @18,he ISN'T too small IMO. Sounds like a young player who could easily top out at a stout 6' 195lbs with no negative affect on speed and quickness......he's already bigger then a half dozen forwards on our roster. I'll only speak for myself here,I don't need giants but I also don't need to see an ongoing experiment of how small players can be and still survive in the league. I'm not sure how many sub 170lb players are in the league but that describes our young sniper,a prospect who skated 20+ games on our top line last year,our most recent D call up and our most promising NCAA D prospect is a big breakfast over 170. The number of sub 180lb players and prospects are too numerous to list. Hitting,fighting and the rough stuff aside,it has to be difficult just staying healthy when giving up 30lbs going up against the average player at 200+lbs. There are smaller players who excel in the game but all are fast,ellusive and highly skilled and live mostly on the perimiter as forwards and move the puck as D-men....they're also targeted relentlessly in the PO's when the aggressive fore-check wears heavily on even the bigger players. Perfetti doesn’t look like he’d weigh 180 even if he was piggybacking one of those kids. Puffed up physical stats I’d say. Kid has talent but there is also enough video out there of him getting physically manhandled. Still, I’d take him. His game is developed, he’s got years of physical maturity ahead of him. If he fell to us he’s the one. As for our defense, how do we absorb three young defensemen playing at 180 or less? Boqvist is already starting to look like a bandaid after half a season. Seems to me one has to go to free up some space and get picks. Here’s hoping the larger Carlsson sticks, he seems to be an intriguing prospect. Like I said, I know Perfetti, he’s a smaller kid. No doubt. I’d say he’s probably 170 right now realistically. But the kid has high end skill and a wicked shot in any league. Is he NHL ready? I’m not sure. I think it’s best he follows Toews and Kane’s path and come in as a 19 year old. Let him play in the WJC and work his way up. In my opinion, whoever doesn’t get Lafrenière, should opt for Drysdale. I’m not sold on Stutzle at all. Playing for the Mannheim Eagles is not the same as playing in the CHL or NHL. I’m just not sold on him. Draisaitl started out there, and played as 16 year old and as a 17 year old in the CHL. Draisaitl played 64 games in his draft year and got 105 points. Perfetti played 61 and has 111. Size is different, but you can see the skill of Perfetti. Right now, Perfetti is ranked 6-7. I kinda compare him to Quinn Hughes. I know I know even I ripped on Hughes size, and he went 7th. Ya he’s a Dman, but he’s the best player from that draft now, at 7. I think Perfetti will turn heads at 7. Just like Hughes, he’s a PP machine, I’d love to have the kid!!! |
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Post by tincup on Mar 25, 2020 13:21:25 GMT -6
Perfetti doesn’t look like he’d weigh 180 even if he was piggybacking one of those kids. Puffed up physical stats I’d say. Kid has talent but there is also enough video out there of him getting physically manhandled. Still, I’d take him. His game is developed, he’s got years of physical maturity ahead of him. If he fell to us he’s the one. As for our defense, how do we absorb three young defensemen playing at 180 or less? Boqvist is already starting to look like a bandaid after half a season. Seems to me one has to go to free up some space and get picks. Here’s hoping the larger Carlsson sticks, he seems to be an intriguing prospect. Like I said, I know Perfetti, he’s a smaller kid. No doubt. I’d say he’s probably 170 right now realistically. But the kid has high end skill and a wicked shot in any league. Is he NHL ready? I’m not sure. I think it’s best he follows Toews and Kane’s path and come in as a 19 year old. Let him play in the WJC and work his way up. In my opinion, whoever doesn’t get Lafrenière, should opt for Drysdale. I’m not sold on Stutzle at all. Playing for the Mannheim Eagles is not the same as playing in the CHL or NHL. I’m just not sold on him. Draisaitl started out there, and played as 16 year old and as a 17 year old in the CHL. Draisaitl played 64 games in his draft year and got 105 points. Perfetti played 61 and has 111. Size is different, but you can see the skill of Perfetti. Right now, Perfetti is ranked 6-7. I kinda compare him to Quinn Hughes. I know I know even I ripped on Hughes size, and he went 7th. Ya he’s a Dman, but he’s the best player from that draft now, at 7. I think Perfetti will turn heads at 7. Just like Hughes, he’s a PP machine, I’d love to have the kid!!! I was, am, a Stutzle fan but I think he’s getting a little overhyped right now, too many Draisaitl comparisons when their games are so different. I do like it when the Euros come over, then you see what they have. Look at a fellow like Teply, a good move on his part to come over. That’s why I believe there are a couple of sleepers out there, guys like Mysak, a lower first or early second and my new crush, Martin Chromiak, a mirror version to me of Kubalik, even wears #8, a projected second. We need to acquire another first pick, Ottawa’s third pick down at 21 or so or maybe we sweeten it a bit just to move into N.J’s projected 6th spot. At least this stoppage of the league lets me indulge in far too much YouTube scouting. |
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Post by BigT on Mar 25, 2020 14:38:51 GMT -6
Like I said, I know Perfetti, he’s a smaller kid. No doubt. I’d say he’s probably 170 right now realistically. But the kid has high end skill and a wicked shot in any league. Is he NHL ready? I’m not sure. I think it’s best he follows Toews and Kane’s path and come in as a 19 year old. Let him play in the WJC and work his way up. In my opinion, whoever doesn’t get Lafrenière, should opt for Drysdale. I’m not sold on Stutzle at all. Playing for the Mannheim Eagles is not the same as playing in the CHL or NHL. I’m just not sold on him. Draisaitl started out there, and played as 16 year old and as a 17 year old in the CHL. Draisaitl played 64 games in his draft year and got 105 points. Perfetti played 61 and has 111. Size is different, but you can see the skill of Perfetti. Right now, Perfetti is ranked 6-7. I kinda compare him to Quinn Hughes. I know I know even I ripped on Hughes size, and he went 7th. Ya he’s a Dman, but he’s the best player from that draft now, at 7. I think Perfetti will turn heads at 7. Just like Hughes, he’s a PP machine, I’d love to have the kid!!! I was, am, a Stutzle fan but I think he’s getting a little overhyped right now, too many Draisaitl comparisons when their games are so different. I do like it when the Euros come over, then you see what they have. Look at a fellow like Teply, a good move on his part to come over. That’s why I believe there are a couple of sleepers out there, guys like Mysak, a lower first or early second and my new crush, Martin Chromiak, a mirror version to me of Kubalik, even wears #8, a projected second. We need to acquire another first pick, Ottawa’s third pick down at 21 or so or maybe we sweeten it a bit just to move into N.J’s projected 6th spot. At least this stoppage of the league lets me indulge in far too much YouTube scouting. Good stuff here! I love talking about the next generation coming in. My main concern about the DEL is that it’s not even close to as physical. I have a buddy who played in that league for a few years. That’s all I hear is that it’s not a physical league. So I’m nervous if they don’t come over here to learn this game. I’m not against picking guys later in rounds, and have them be projects, kinda like Kubalik. But to take them 2nd overall, I doubt a team wants to wait till they’re 22/23 to bring them over and they’ll be ready. I like to stick to the rule of thumb, if they’re playing in NA, they should be growing and learning the NA game. Not saying it could never work out, it does from time to time. I’d rather take Drysdale or Perfetti over him. Lucas Raymond looks to good too. I’ve seen Byfield play, and he looks every bit f the bigger slower forward. Although I don’t believe he is very slow. He seems to be very skilled for his size, kinda reminds of Jordan Staal. Which is a great thing to have as a 2nd line center of the future. If we get the chance to grab another 6’4” 215 center it’s probably a safe bet. But I doubt he’ll be there for us. I don’t believe he’ll be a top end scorer, although he did get 82 points in 45 games. Almost 2 points a game in his draft year is Lafrenière esqe!!! |
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Post by acesandeights on Mar 25, 2020 16:41:28 GMT -6
A current Bleacher Report mock draft had the Hawks, at #9, taking a goalie with their first pick.
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Post by hawks27 on Mar 25, 2020 16:51:39 GMT -6
Like I said, I know Perfetti, he’s a smaller kid. No doubt. I’d say he’s probably 170 right now realistically. But the kid has high end skill and a wicked shot in any league. Is he NHL ready? I’m not sure. I think it’s best he follows Toews and Kane’s path and come in as a 19 year old. Let him play in the WJC and work his way up. In my opinion, whoever doesn’t get Lafrenière, should opt for Drysdale. I’m not sold on Stutzle at all. Playing for the Mannheim Eagles is not the same as playing in the CHL or NHL. I’m just not sold on him. Draisaitl started out there, and played as 16 year old and as a 17 year old in the CHL. Draisaitl played 64 games in his draft year and got 105 points. Perfetti played 61 and has 111. Size is different, but you can see the skill of Perfetti. Right now, Perfetti is ranked 6-7. I kinda compare him to Quinn Hughes. I know I know even I ripped on Hughes size, and he went 7th. Ya he’s a Dman, but he’s the best player from that draft now, at 7. I think Perfetti will turn heads at 7. Just like Hughes, he’s a PP machine, I’d love to have the kid!!! I was, am, a Stutzle fan but I think he’s getting a little overhyped right now, too many Draisaitl comparisons when their games are so different. I do like it when the Euros come over, then you see what they have. Look at a fellow like Teply, a good move on his part to come over. That’s why I believe there are a couple of sleepers out there, guys like Mysak, a lower first or early second and my new crush, Martin Chromiak, a mirror version to me of Kubalik, even wears #8, a projected second. We need to acquire another first pick, Ottawa’s third pick down at 21 or so or maybe we sweeten it a bit just to move into N.J’s projected 6th spot. At least this stoppage of the league lets me indulge in far too much YouTube scouting. I meant to have the reply that is listed on the next post, below. |
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Post by hawks27 on Mar 25, 2020 16:53:29 GMT -6
I guess if he wears #8 he'll have to chose another number if he's a Hawk......maybe #88,,,,,,,,,Oh, wait  |
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Post by tincup on Mar 25, 2020 19:14:23 GMT -6
A current Bleacher Report mock draft had the Hawks, at #9, taking a goalie with their first pick. Try this site....it’s got Perfetti exactly where Big-T wants him. www.draftsite.com/nhl/mock-draft/2020/ |
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Post by number9 on Mar 25, 2020 19:42:34 GMT -6
A current Bleacher Report mock draft had the Hawks, at #9, taking a goalie with their first pick. If that goalie is Askarov, I would be on board with that. |
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Post by HawkeyLife07 on Mar 25, 2020 20:53:09 GMT -6
I love how a thread titled "Well now what are we gonna talk about?" still ended up with everybody talking about the Blackhawks.
That's why this group is the best.
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Post by tincup on Mar 25, 2020 21:43:40 GMT -6
I love how a thread titled "Well now what are we gonna talk about?" still ended up with everybody talking about the Blackhawks. That's why this group is the best. What can I say, I love hockey and my Hawks. If it were up to me the AHL would be a summer league so I could follow hockey year round. |
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Post by Tater on Mar 25, 2020 23:32:39 GMT -6
A current Bleacher Report mock draft had the Hawks, at #9, taking a goalie with their first pick.
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