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Post by tincup on Apr 13, 2024 8:43:46 GMT -6
Kantserov with a pretty goal in a losing effort. Series tied up 3-3. Thanks, had to go look for it…
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Post by tincup on Apr 13, 2024 8:47:25 GMT -6
Misiak signed ATO with Rockford. With Rockford having 5 regular season games left - I wonder if the 3 new guys - Lardis, Ludwinski and Misiak - will see any action? Not sure, they’re fighting for second place and home ice against Grand Rapids, would they mess with the lineup now? It’ll be interesting to watch.
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Post by acesandeights on Apr 13, 2024 9:11:44 GMT -6
Kantserov with a pretty goal in a losing effort. Series tied up 3-3. Good to see Kansterov with a goal. Too bad Manitogorsk couldn't have clinched a trip to the finals so Kansterov could be assured of some more games. Are they at home for Game 7?
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Post by ebonyraptor on Apr 13, 2024 9:39:41 GMT -6
Kantserov with a pretty goal in a losing effort. Series tied up 3-3. Good to see Kansterov with a goal. Too bad Manitogorsk couldn't have clinched a trip to the finals so Kansterov could be assured of some more games. Are they at home for Game 7? On the schedule at Flashscore they have it being a road game for Magnitogorsk. EDIT: now that I look at it - Flashscore may list home team on the top line because they had Yekaterinburg listed on the top line and the game was in Yekaterinburg today. So - I'm changing my guess to the 7th game will be a home game for Kantserov and Magnitogorsk.
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Post by ebonyraptor on Apr 13, 2024 9:56:24 GMT -6
Kantserov with a pretty goal in a losing effort. Series tied up 3-3. Thanks, had to go look for it… Yeah - too little to late today for Magnitogorsk - but still a sweet goal by Kantserov. He is tied for 3rd on his team in playoff scoring with his centerman - two points behind the other winger on the 1st line and 4 points behind d-man Robin Press - yes - that Robin Press the old 2013 draft pick of the Hawks (7th round) when they picked two Swedish Robins in the same draft - Robin Norell in the 4th round. By the way - another Hawks 2013 draft pick is playing on Magnitogorsk - Luke Johnson taken in the 5th round.
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Post by OldTimeHawky on Apr 13, 2024 10:26:07 GMT -6
Thanks, had to go look for it… Yeah - too little to late today for Magnitogorsk - but still a sweet goal by Kantserov. He is tied for 3rd on his team in playoff scoring with his centerman - two points behind the other winger on the 1st line and 4 points behind d-man Robin Press - yes - that Robin Press the old 2013 draft pick of the Hawks (7th round) when they picked two Swedish Robins in the same draft - Robin Norell in the 4th round. By the way - another Hawks 2013 draft pick is playing on Magnitogorsk - Luke Johnson taken in the 5th round. I remember all three of those ex prospects, Press was intriguing as a 7th rounder, 6'4" right handed offensive dman, Norell was smaller and a lefty but more responsible on D, and Luke is just like Reese Johnson, tough 4th liner.
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Post by OldTimeHawky on Apr 13, 2024 10:30:21 GMT -6
Kantserov with a pretty goal in a losing effort. Series tied up 3-3. Thanks, had to go look for it… He's so shifty, great work gaining the zone and handing it off for a give n go, and it's awesome seeing him drive the net and finish. Someone said Davidson has drafted a lot of small perimeter forward's, they should watch Kantserov, Lardis, Ludwinski, Nazar, Moore, and Savoie. All under 6' but play much bigger.
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Post by mvr on Apr 13, 2024 11:07:24 GMT -6
Davidson has drafted many small forwards.
With Bedard and Kurashev in the top nine, the coach already has two in the everyday lineup. Perhaps there is room for one or two more, especially if one is feisty and plays tough (ie someone like Andrew Shaw).
The Great Joel Quenneville deliberately assigned at least one big physical forward on every line, especially in the playoffs. This is why we would see guys like Byfuglien, Ladd and Bickell move up into the top six. Hossa, Sharp and Toews certainly were not small guys, and neither was Brouwer. Quenneville's fourth line almost always consisted of three physical forwards - Carcillo, Eager, Burish etc.
As it stands, I see perhaps one prospect with size who might emerge as a top nine forward -- Colton Dach. Likely he projects as a third liner. Where are all these small forwards going to play?
Little Bowman thought he was smarter than everyone and used to tell us the game had "changed." He drafted a series of small defenders, bucking 50 plus years of history. We all know what happened.
Fortunately, Bowman recognized his error of his ways in his final couple of drafts and started drafting bigger guys such as Vlasic, Allan and Del Mastro. Even today, a team needs physical players both at forward and on defence. The system is screaming for physical forwards who can play.
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Post by mvr on Apr 13, 2024 11:28:26 GMT -6
Looking over the recent drafts, I fear the Hawks have collected a number of Brandon Pirri/Dylan Sikura/Jeremy Morin types....
All three were quality scoring forwards who produced solid if not spectacular scoring numbers in the junior/college and minor leagues but whose game did not translate easily to the pros.
If a player is under six feet and less than 200 pounds, he really needs to produce consistent scoring numbers to justify his roster spot.
There is room for only so many small guys. Should Moore and Nazar both make it, the Hawks will have four of them which is plenty.
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Post by hsbob on Apr 13, 2024 11:40:20 GMT -6
Davidson has drafted many small forwards. With Bedard and Kurashev in the top nine, the coach already has two in the everyday lineup. Perhaps there is room for one or two more, especially if one is feisty and plays tough (ie someone like Andrew Shaw). The Great Joel Quenneville deliberately assigned at least one big physical forward on every line, especially in the playoffs. This is why we would see guys like Byfuglien, Ladd and Bickell move up into the top six. Hossa, Sharp and Toews certainly were not small guys, and neither was Brouwer. Quenneville's fourth line almost always consisted of three physical forwards - Carcillo, Eager, Burish etc. As it stands, I see perhaps one prospect with size who might emerge as a top nine forward -- Colton Dach. Likely he projects as a third liner. Where are all these small forwards going to play? Little Bowman thought he was smarter than everyone and used to tell us the game had "changed." He drafted a series of small defenders, bucking 50 plus years of history. We all know what happened. Fortunately, Bowman recognized his error of his ways in his final couple of drafts and started drafting bigger guys such as Vlasic, Allan and Del Mastro. Even today, a team needs physical players both at forward and on defence. The system is screaming for physical forwards who can play. Don't forget,'you add size later' has been the mantra around here for a long time. Maroon will sign with somebody for around a mil,26yro Duhaime for about 2M and 25yro Mark Kastelic can be had for a song from Ottawa. All of em can mop-up the floor with opposing D-bags and two are still young......any chance? Or later?
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Post by mvr on Apr 13, 2024 11:47:55 GMT -6
My feeling - and I have expressed it here repeatedly - is that a smart general manager adds the scoring forwards at the end of a rebuild. Size and defence come first.
My reasoning is that teams have to pay big dollars for scorers. If the scorers get paid before the other players are here, it becomes a real challenge to get what you need.
Davidson has been progressing in the exact opposite direction. Fortunately, he inherited a strong mix of quality defence prospects from the previous guy. There still is room for perhaps one more, and I might take the big Belarus right shot defender this summer with the first pick.
But then the remainder of this draft and the next couple must be concentrated on physical forwards, especially at centre. Enough with the small scoring forwards!
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Post by mvr on Apr 13, 2024 11:51:37 GMT -6
Davidson has drafted many small forwards. With Bedard and Kurashev in the top nine, the coach already has two in the everyday lineup. Perhaps there is room for one or two more, especially if one is feisty and plays tough (ie someone like Andrew Shaw). The Great Joel Quenneville deliberately assigned at least one big physical forward on every line, especially in the playoffs. This is why we would see guys like Byfuglien, Ladd and Bickell move up into the top six. Hossa, Sharp and Toews certainly were not small guys, and neither was Brouwer. Quenneville's fourth line almost always consisted of three physical forwards - Carcillo, Eager, Burish etc. As it stands, I see perhaps one prospect with size who might emerge as a top nine forward -- Colton Dach. Likely he projects as a third liner. Where are all these small forwards going to play? Little Bowman thought he was smarter than everyone and used to tell us the game had "changed." He drafted a series of small defenders, bucking 50 plus years of history. We all know what happened. Fortunately, Bowman recognized his error of his ways in his final couple of drafts and started drafting bigger guys such as Vlasic, Allan and Del Mastro. Even today, a team needs physical players both at forward and on defence. The system is screaming for physical forwards who can play. Don't forget,'you add size later' has been the mantra around here for a long time. Maroon will sign with somebody for around a mil,26yro Duhaime for about 2M and 25yro Mark Kastelic can be had for a song from Ottawa. All of em can mop-up the floor with opposing D-bags and two are still young......any chance? Or later? I think Maroon will sign with a contender. But I wouldn't hesitate to add one of the others.
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Post by ebonyraptor on Apr 13, 2024 13:56:21 GMT -6
Nazar signs ELC - supposed to start immediately and run through 2025/26 - so I think that means he may play in a couple of these last games.
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Post by vadarx on Apr 13, 2024 14:33:09 GMT -6
Nazar signs ELC - supposed to start immediately and run through 2025/26 - so I think that means he may play in a couple of these last games. yeah, he is heading to Chicago to play immediately and they are going to burn a year for 3 games. just when I thought they weren't quite stupid... makes absolutely no sense to burn a year for 3 games, especially when now he will need to be re-signed with Bedard and KK... at the same time, I get it. he gets a nice 950k payday for the 3 games and can get himself settled in Chicago before next season starts.
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Post by OldTimeHawky on Apr 13, 2024 14:34:04 GMT -6
My feeling - and I have expressed it here repeatedly - is that a smart general manager adds the scoring forwards at the end of a rebuild. Size and defence come first. My reasoning is that teams have to pay big dollars for scorers. If the scorers get paid before the other players are here, it becomes a real challenge to get what you need. Davidson has been progressing in the exact opposite direction. Fortunately, he inherited a strong mix of quality defence prospects from the previous guy. There still is room for perhaps one more, and I might take the big Belarus right shot defender this summer with the first pick. But then the remainder of this draft and the next couple must be concentrated on physical forwards, especially at centre. Enough with the small scoring forwards! Korchinski was KDs first pick, dman, 6'3" 185lbs, he's 196lbs now and grown alot this past year. His other first round pick that year was 6'4" right handed dman Rinzel, who had a breakout year. I'd say they focused on D first, with size. Plus with the dmen going back to 2019, that really helps a rebuilding team, especially when Davidson and Maciver were a part of drafting them. And sure KDs first forward drafted was 5'10" Nazar, but when a player is projected to be in the top10 and falls to you, you take him, even if he's under 6'. Just like with Moore and the 19th pick, even though KD tried to trade up to get him. And Bedard was a no brainer. But KD also drafted some big forwards in the other rounds who'll compliment the shorter ones. 6'3" 200lbs Misiak, who scouts said had the highest motor in his draft, 6'3" Hayes, 6'4' Felcman, 6'3" Pharand, 6'4" Marcel², and long shots 6'6" Oscarson and the tallest centerman ever drafted, Tohila. Also like the D drafted by the last guy, there's big forwards like 6'4" Dach, 6'2" Rolston, and 6'1" Slaggert, who plays much bigger than his size. Plus KD traded for Dickinson and Folingo and signed Perry, bigger forwards. So long story longer, the smaller forwards you're complaining about will have bigger guys to play with. Should be a good mix.
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Post by Hockey is great on Apr 13, 2024 14:47:14 GMT -6
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Post by OldTimeHawky on Apr 13, 2024 14:50:14 GMT -6
Nazar signs ELC - supposed to start immediately and run through 2025/26 - so I think that means he may play in a couple of these last games. yeah, he is heading to Chicago to play immediately and they are going to burn a year for 3 games. just when I thought they weren't quite stupid... makes absolutely no sense to burn a year for 3 games, especially when now he will need to be re-signed with Bedard and KK... at the same time, I get it. he gets a nice 950k payday for the 3 games and can get himself settled in Chicago before next season starts. Doesn't seem like a big deal burning a year, even if he only plays 3gms. If he only puts up decent numbers his first 2yrs, he won't be demanding a big second contract.
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Post by vadarx on Apr 13, 2024 14:57:34 GMT -6
yeah, he is heading to Chicago to play immediately and they are going to burn a year for 3 games. just when I thought they weren't quite stupid... makes absolutely no sense to burn a year for 3 games, especially when now he will need to be re-signed with Bedard and KK... at the same time, I get it. he gets a nice 950k payday for the 3 games and can get himself settled in Chicago before next season starts. Doesn't seem like a big deal burning a year, even if he only plays 3gms. If he only puts up decent numbers his first 2yrs, he won't be demanding a big second contract. yeah, I know that is the rationale behind it. I just am not a fan of giving up player control like that, especially when he can't go anywhere anyway after his ELC, at least not without the 'hawks getting a monstrous return. like you said, likely not a big deal, just not my preference. regardless, I've posted here many times previously that he was likely playing in Chicago by the end of this season, so no big shock here. near the end of the season, when U-M wasn't playing great, the talk of him maybe returning started up a little and after the loss the other night there was an effort to keep everyone together for one more season, but this has been The Plan all season. I hope he tears it up right outta the gates!
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Post by mvr on Apr 13, 2024 15:10:27 GMT -6
Management is selling hope right now. They're dangling the prospects to drive season-ticket interest for next year.
The past few games have been stinkers. Several of the veterans have stopped caring. Adding a kid or two to the lineup distracts from the on-ice product. Despite the expected outcome, most of us watched Del Mastro last night. We likely will tune in again to see Nazar.
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Post by mvr on Apr 13, 2024 15:22:14 GMT -6
My feeling - and I have expressed it here repeatedly - is that a smart general manager adds the scoring forwards at the end of a rebuild. Size and defence come first. My reasoning is that teams have to pay big dollars for scorers. If the scorers get paid before the other players are here, it becomes a real challenge to get what you need. Davidson has been progressing in the exact opposite direction. Fortunately, he inherited a strong mix of quality defence prospects from the previous guy. There still is room for perhaps one more, and I might take the big Belarus right shot defender this summer with the first pick. But then the remainder of this draft and the next couple must be concentrated on physical forwards, especially at centre. Enough with the small scoring forwards! Korchinski was KDs first pick, dman, 6'3" 185lbs, he's 196lbs now and grown alot this past year. His other first round pick that year was 6'4" right handed dman Rinzel, who had a breakout year. I'd say they focused on D first, with size. Plus with the dmen going back to 2019, that really helps a rebuilding team, especially when Davidson and Maciver were a part of drafting them. And sure KDs first forward drafted was 5'10" Nazar, but when a player is projected to be in the top10 and falls to you, you take him, even if he's under 6'. Just like with Moore and the 19th pick, even though KD tried to trade up to get him. And Bedard was a no brainer. But KD also drafted some big forwards in the other rounds who'll compliment the shorter ones. 6'3" 200lbs Misiak, who scouts said had the highest motor in his draft, 6'3" Hayes, 6'4' Felcman, 6'3" Pharand, 6'4" Marcel², and long shots 6'6" Oscarson and the tallest centerman ever drafted, Tohila. Also like the D drafted by the last guy, there's big forwards like 6'4" Dach, 6'2" Rolston, and 6'1" Slaggert, who plays much bigger than his size. Plus KD traded for Dickinson and Folingo and signed Perry, bigger forwards. So long story longer, the smaller forwards you're complaining about will have bigger guys to play with. Should be a good mix. We all recognize that the vast majority of players will come out of the first two rounds of the draft. Davidson did load up in the late rounds last year with big forwards, but the likelihood of any of them making it is low. I would like to see him focus exclusively on picking power forwards in the first two rounds as well. If it means skipping over a talented small kid at this stage, I say do it. He has too many already. In the last few years of the Bowman era, the general manager would sign or trade for a huge fourth line slug each off-season (most likely just to ward off criticism about the issue and to defuse complaints from his Hall of Fame coach). Guys like Mashinter, Martinsen, Bollig and Tootoo do not really impact a team's physical game. These kinds of players play too few shifts and only against the other team's grinders. To play an effective physical game, a team needs quality size in its top nine.
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Post by Hockey is great on Apr 13, 2024 15:43:08 GMT -6
Wonder what Ryan Greene ends up doing
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Post by ebonyraptor on Apr 13, 2024 17:04:35 GMT -6
Burning an ELC year is not something only the Hawks do - it has become more standard operating procedure for players coming off the last game in a college season. It is certainly used as inducement to get college players into the fold and eliminate the possibility they go the 4-year free agent route. There is at least one benefit from the team's perspective as well - they get the player into their development program sooner than later so they can control the player's development more directly than having a more advisory role if the player is still in college.
I see comments lamenting "for only 3 games" - what's the difference if it's only 3 games or 9 games or 12 games? It's burning the year either way. There is also a school of thought that the player may not peak after only 2 years (instead of after 3 years) and therefore the 2nd contract will be less.
In any case - if this is selling hope in some jaded way - I'm buying. Sell me more.
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Post by vadarx on Apr 13, 2024 20:38:35 GMT -6
Burning an ELC year is not something only the Hawks do - it has become more standard operating procedure for players coming off the last game in a college season. It is certainly used as inducement to get college players into the fold and eliminate the possibility they go the 4-year free agent route. There is at least one benefit from the team's perspective as well - they get the player into their development program sooner than later so they can control the player's development more directly than having a more advisory role if the player is still in college. I see comments lamenting "for only 3 games" - what's the difference if it's only 3 games or 9 games or 12 games? It's burning the year either way. There is also a school of thought that the player may not peak after only 2 years (instead of after 3 years) and therefore the 2nd contract will be less. In any case - if this is selling hope in some jaded way - I'm buying. Sell me more. just my personal preference, man. as I said, I know it is commonplace at this point and the reasoning behind it, none of which are wrong. the only thing I'd say regarding your points is the 3 games are all he has at this point. in a different season, he could burn it after 9 and then go back to either juniors or the Rock and continue to work on what he had learned in his time in the national league. I guess it always has felt like a waste of a season of team control when it occurs with a higher rated prospect. however, there are plenty of good reasons to do so, as you and others have listed here. likely my sliver of hope that he might return for one more go in AA added to my initial consternation. now that the news has been digested, I am excited to see what Frankie can bring to the table here. hopefully he can get on the ice for the home finale tomorrow.
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Post by 2old4this on Apr 13, 2024 22:24:05 GMT -6
Misiak signed ATO with Rockford. With Rockford having 5 regular season games left - I wonder if the 3 new guys - Lardis, Ludwinski and Misiak - will see any action? Not sure, they’re fighting for second place and home ice against Grand Rapids, would they mess with the lineup now? It’ll be interesting to watch. If they put in, say, Lardis, and they are unsuccessful, at least it is defensible. If they sit those 3 guys and are unsuccessful, they will probably be excoriated for not using them.
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Post by tincup on Apr 13, 2024 22:54:19 GMT -6
Not sure, they’re fighting for second place and home ice against Grand Rapids, would they mess with the lineup now? It’ll be interesting to watch. If they put in, say, Lardis, and they are unsuccessful, at least it is defensible. If they sit those 3 guys and are unsuccessful, they will probably be excoriated for not using them. At least Ludwinski played tonight.
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Post by hsbob on Apr 14, 2024 10:30:12 GMT -6
Don't forget,'you add size later' has been the mantra around here for a long time. Maroon will sign with somebody for around a mil,26yro Duhaime for about 2M and 25yro Mark Kastelic can be had for a song from Ottawa. All of em can mop-up the floor with opposing D-bags and two are still young......any chance? Or later? I think Maroon will sign with a contender. But I wouldn't hesitate to add one of the others. Maroon might be tired of the grind and the pressure at his age,and finishing his career close to his hometown might make sense. He publicly stated some hesitation about joining the Bruins because he said he's always felt hated there after the trade,but I'm sure they'll like him if he reeks a little havoc in the PO's. He'd be cheap and short-term,he's the real deal when it comes to the rough stuff and maybe a home to finish-up at looks attractive to him. A two-year deal might look attractive too. Duhaime will turn 27 right before he becomes an UFA this summer,he's a ferocious fore-checker and defender,tough as nails,he can actually play and he might improve offensively with a bigger role at his age. There's not much about his game that suggests an offensive breakthrough so far,but he's only been asked to play the bottom-six/tough role. We've seen other forwards with size make big improvements after lackluster career starts in their mid 20's and if not,he's a reliable bottom six with a lotta snarl. Offer this still young player a nice raise to 2M or so and for 3-4 years,it'd breed loyalty and maybe confidence as well. When someone wonders why I continue to mention 25yro 6'4 223lb Mark Kastelic,just take a close look at 29yro 6'3" 229lb Nick Paul! He too spent his early career in Ottawa gettin' bounced around and healthy scratched with little to show for it until he got to Tampa Bay. The Lightning needed to replace the size lost with Killorn and Maroon and they did so successfully with Paul.......for Joesph and a 4th. There'll be change-o-plenty in Ottawa this summer,they have more than enough big/tough forwards and I doubt they prioritize a 4th liner they scratched 17 times and skate 8mins a game. Another guy who plays a heavy game and takes-on all comers but he scored 85 goals his last two JR seasons in the WHL before being relegated to his 4th line 8 minutes a game,heavy role with the Sens.......just like Nick Paul! He could be had for a song and all three might cost under 6M a year.......the way this team throws money at meh players? Some lucky team's gonna end-up with Shane Pinto this summer too....mark my words.
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Post by mvr on Apr 14, 2024 16:16:18 GMT -6
If Ottawa does need to move on from Pinto, surely Davidson would have enough sense to make a solid offer you would think....
Considering the player's history and present contract status, a B grade prospect or two and/or a second rounder should be fair (ie) One or two of Greene/Ludwinski/Lardis/Kantserov and/or a second).
I'm still thinking Kotkaniemi from Carolina also would be an excellent target. The advantage here is that the Hurricane's cap situation is tighter and that the player is already signed (and overpaid). They need to do something, and the market for the player would be small if not non-existent.
Kotkaniemi would likely be available for free if a team absorbs most of his cap hit the next six years. In fact, a good negotiator should be able to ransom the cap space for extra picks and prospects. Personally, I would not take on another team's mistake without something worthwhile coming back: no more Beauvillier or Taylor Hall trades.
Either of these big two-way centres would be exceptional additions at this stage.
Between the extra $5 M cap space (no longer needed on the buyouts for Keith, Connelly, Bailey and Borgstrom), and the $9.5 M saved on Tyler Johnson/Zaitsev contracts, Davidson should have plenty of money to waive around. We know the team spent $15 M plus below the cap this year.
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Post by bigbarn27 on Apr 14, 2024 21:23:05 GMT -6
If Ottawa does need to move on from Pinto, surely Davidson would have enough sense to make a solid offer you would think.... Considering the player's history and present contract status, a B grade prospect or two and/or a second rounder should be fair (ie) One or two of Greene/Ludwinski/Lardis/Kantserov and/or a second). I'm still thinking Kotkaniemi from Carolina also would be an excellent target. The advantage here is that the Hurricane's cap situation is tighter and that the player is already signed (and overpaid). They need to do something, and the market for the player would be small if not non-existent. Kotkaniemi would likely be available for free if a team absorbs most of his cap hit the next six years. In fact, a good negotiator should be able to ransom the cap space for extra picks and prospects. Personally, I would not take on another team's mistake without something worthwhile coming back: no more Beauvillier or Taylor Hall trades. Either of these big two-way centres would be exceptional additions at this stage. Between the extra $5 M cap space (no longer needed on the buyouts for Keith, Connelly, Bailey and Borgstrom), and the $9.5 M saved on Tyler Johnson/Zaitsev contracts, Davidson should have plenty of money to waive around. We know the team spent $15 M plus below the cap this year. I like you and Bobs thinking on this also if Canes make a play and sign Guentzel shit Necas might even be in play but it will cost. I think there will be teams looking to move good young players but it will cost.
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Post by hsbob on Apr 15, 2024 8:13:09 GMT -6
If Ottawa does need to move on from Pinto, surely Davidson would have enough sense to make a solid offer you would think.... Considering the player's history and present contract status, a B grade prospect or two and/or a second rounder should be fair (ie) One or two of Greene/Ludwinski/Lardis/Kantserov and/or a second). I'm still thinking Kotkaniemi from Carolina also would be an excellent target. The advantage here is that the Hurricane's cap situation is tighter and that the player is already signed (and overpaid). They need to do something, and the market for the player would be small if not non-existent. Kotkaniemi would likely be available for free if a team absorbs most of his cap hit the next six years. In fact, a good negotiator should be able to ransom the cap space for extra picks and prospects. Personally, I would not take on another team's mistake without something worthwhile coming back: no more Beauvillier or Taylor Hall trades. Either of these big two-way centres would be exceptional additions at this stage. Between the extra $5 M cap space (no longer needed on the buyouts for Keith, Connelly, Bailey and Borgstrom), and the $9.5 M saved on Tyler Johnson/Zaitsev contracts, Davidson should have plenty of money to waive around. We know the team spent $15 M plus below the cap this year. If the Sens can move Norrris' 7.95MX6 this summer,they could swing a nice re-do for Pinto but Norris' recent serious shoulder problems will make that a tall order. Pinto's league minimum contract was only out of neccessity,his camp wanted to make sure he played this year after his suspension,and that was pretty much all Ott could offer at the time. His history shows a solid 20gl 52%FO rookie season,9/27 in 39gms this year,he's well over 50% again and last year's -21 is +9 this year.....on a -24 team. I think he's learned a leason from his off-ice issues. He's also seeing the most TOI and the toughest defensive assignments of his career......@23. Kotkaniemi's is also worth pursuing,the term would be troubling if he wasn't still TWENTY THREE and 4.825M could just as easily end-up a massive value as it could a problem. It'd be good to have a handle on why his offensive production/development stalled this year but his TOI is down by 2mins a game and that never helps. He's healthy and he wins over half his draws too,regressions can happen @23 and THAT's when smart GM's pounce. I've also mentioned 22yro Antoin Lundell,Fla already gave Forsling his raise and the one's coming for Reinhart and Montour will be a lot bigger. Luostarinen's had two solid seasons there and the 25yro center's new 3M deal kicks-in next year,they have neither the space or a spot for the NHL ready,22yro shut-down center,Lundell. I concentrte mainly on Fla and OTT only because I'm familiar with the teams,I'm sure there're teams I'm unfamiliar with that'll be moving-on from age ppropriate players too.....they always do.
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Post by ebonyraptor on Apr 15, 2024 8:54:19 GMT -6
Watching Kantserov play this morning and the score is 2-1 after the 1st period with Kantserov getting the primary assist on both goals. Both really nice plays by him to set up the goal scorer with one-timers right in front of the net. He had several other really nice plays too - both offensively and defensively. WOW - the more I watch this kid play the more I'm excited for when (if?) he plays for the Hawks. Really dynamic player. Got all the tools and looks like he knows how to use them.
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