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Post by galaxytrash on Aug 6, 2024 0:58:42 GMT -6
if what scott powers says is true, doesn't it seem a bit strange to sign a guy when he still has 2 years left to go in junior? a couple people commented on this tweet saying maybe it's so he has access to the blackhawks' medical staff and facilities. does this mean he wouldn't have access if he wasn't signed? wouldn't being drafted by the team be enough for him to take advantage of what his team has to offer? no big deal really, just wondering. |
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Post by Tater on Aug 6, 2024 2:19:33 GMT -6
Good questions GT.
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Post by Nikos on Aug 6, 2024 6:55:17 GMT -6
if what scott powers says is true, doesn't it seem a bit strange to sign a guy when he still has 2 years left to go in junior? a couple people commented on this tweet saying maybe it's so he has access to the blackhawks' medical staff and facilities. does this mean he wouldn't have access if he wasn't signed? wouldn't being drafted by the team be enough for him to take advantage of what his team has to offer? no big deal really, just wondering. Not sure about facilities, but have to think they would have more say and control over his overall development. He is Hawks "property" and member of the team. Have to believe he is thrilled and excited considering what he went through with the injury. 18 years old and a member of an original 6 franchise, I am sure will sound good when he is playing in the OHL this season. Plus with ELC there is generally a signing bonus, so he will have a little extra cash to spend. |
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Post by OldTimeHawky on Aug 6, 2024 11:39:42 GMT -6
I was chatting with a scout that I know the other day. He told me that Vanacker is a steal. He said without that injury, he’d be top 10 pick. So we’ll see what he does this year. In a side note. I know Hawks had no players invited to team Canada’s summer camp. However, that doesn’t mean someone like Vanacker or Boisvert won’t get invited to the final camp. I don’t believe Lindstrom or McKenna were there. So there’s those two who’ll probably be there!!! It's impressive he had 36g-46a=82pts when his shoulder was injured in November, probably would've had 50g and 100+pts with a healthy shoulder. One thing I noticed in the many vids I watched on him is his relentless attack to get pucks back, very similar to Toews. He might not have went in the top10 if he was healthy last season but definitely in the teens. |
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Post by Hockey is great on Aug 6, 2024 13:36:17 GMT -6
if what scott powers says is true, doesn't it seem a bit strange to sign a guy when he still has 2 years left to go in junior? a couple people commented on this tweet saying maybe it's so he has access to the blackhawks' medical staff and facilities. does this mean he wouldn't have access if he wasn't signed? wouldn't being drafted by the team be enough for him to take advantage of what his team has to offer? no big deal really, just wondering. Really not uncommon for first round picks especially |
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Post by Nikos on Aug 6, 2024 14:42:07 GMT -6
I was chatting with a scout that I know the other day. He told me that Vanacker is a steal. He said without that injury, he’d be top 10 pick. So we’ll see what he does this year. In a side note. I know Hawks had no players invited to team Canada’s summer camp. However, that doesn’t mean someone like Vanacker or Boisvert won’t get invited to the final camp. I don’t believe Lindstrom or McKenna were there. So there’s those two who’ll probably be there!!! It's impressive he had 36g-46a=82pts when his shoulder was injured in November, probably would've had 50g and 100+pts with a healthy shoulder. One thing I noticed in the many vids I watched on him is his relentless attack to get pucks back, very similar to Toews. He might not have went in the top10 if he was healthy last season but definitely in the teens. I still have the image in my head when he (KFC) got off the phone with Carolina to move up, he was pumped up to get to select Vanacker. |
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Post by galaxytrash on Aug 6, 2024 15:42:15 GMT -6
if what scott powers says is true, doesn't it seem a bit strange to sign a guy when he still has 2 years left to go in junior? a couple people commented on this tweet saying maybe it's so he has access to the blackhawks' medical staff and facilities. does this mean he wouldn't have access if he wasn't signed? wouldn't being drafted by the team be enough for him to take advantage of what his team has to offer? no big deal really, just wondering. Not sure about facilities, but have to think they would have more say and control over his overall development. He is Hawks "property" and member of the team. Have to believe he is thrilled and excited considering what he went through with the injury. 18 years old and a member of an original 6 franchise, I am sure will sound good when he is playing in the OHL this season. Plus with ELC there is generally a signing bonus, so he will have a little extra cash to spend.aye. a cool 97,500$. that'll help him sleep on those long bus rides. puckpedia.com/player/marek-vanacker |
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Post by OldTimeHawky on Aug 6, 2024 17:17:46 GMT -6
It's impressive he had 36g-46a=82pts when his shoulder was injured in November, probably would've had 50g and 100+pts with a healthy shoulder. One thing I noticed in the many vids I watched on him is his relentless attack to get pucks back, very similar to Toews. He might not have went in the top10 if he was healthy last season but definitely in the teens. I still have the image in my head when he (KFC) got off the phone with Carolina to move up, he was pumped up to get to select Vanacker. He was also pretty pumped when #17 was announced and the Caps didn't take Boisvert. Nice to hear KD got the guys he wanted and both are tough skilled forwards. Hawks have been drafting some hard working players, they'll be in for a surprise when they get to train with Bedard. Even McDavid said Bedard worked out longer than everyone at the BioSteel camp, usually 6hrs when most guys did 3. |
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Post by hsbob on Sept 2, 2024 10:15:47 GMT -6
No posts in the busiest by far thread on the boards since Aug 6th but I guess there hasn't been any moves since either. I guess we don't see any until camp assignments or reassignments either but don't be surprised if moves are made around the league early in the season......or even before,AND for young players. I believe a shrewd GM could take a shot at one or even two of these young forwards....... bleacherreport.com/articles/10133758-br-nhl-trade-block-big-board-september-2024Zegras would require a big return and I believe Kakko might fetch a decent return too but what does it take to grab Wahlstrom,Krebs or Robinson? Wahlstrom wouldn't require much of a return or a contract,he'd be a cheap gamble IMO. The 24yro large-framed forward has had his share of set-backs,including the Covid career interruption(something to keep in mind with this age group)and a knee injury in 22-23,but he's at the age where we've seen other large-framed forwards like Thomson or Nick Paul figure things out and break-through after a few underwhelming seasons. Ditto on 22yro center Payton Krebs. He didn't produce much offense in his 12:30 of 4th line TOI,but he was a respectable +2 and won over 46% of his draws in 80 starts last year. Neither former 1st round pick would make much $$$ or have any clauses,so......you just cut bait if they don't work out. |
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Post by bigbarn27 on Sept 2, 2024 17:17:38 GMT -6
No posts in the busiest by far thread on the boards since Aug 6th but I guess there hasn't been any moves since either. I guess we don't see any until camp assignments or reassignments either but don't be surprised if moves are made around the league early in the season......or even before,AND for young players. I believe a shrewd GM could take a shot at one or even two of these young forwards....... bleacherreport.com/articles/10133758-br-nhl-trade-block-big-board-september-2024Zegras would require a big return and I believe Kakko might fetch a decent return too but what does it take to grab Wahlstrom,Krebs or Robinson? Wahlstrom wouldn't require much of a return or a contract,he'd be a cheap gamble IMO. The 24yro large-framed forward has had his share of set-backs,including the Covid career interruption(something to keep in mind with this age group)and a knee injury in 22-23,but he's at the age where we've seen other large-framed forwards like Thomson or Nick Paul figure things out and break-through after a few underwhelming seasons. Ditto on 22yro center Payton Krebs. He didn't produce much offense in his 12:30 of 4th line TOI,but he was a respectable +2 and won over 46% of his draws in 80 starts last year. Neither former 1st round pick would make much $$$ or have any clauses,so......you just cut bait if they don't work out. I am with you on Wahlstrom and Krebs! I think the boards will start to heat up soon! Starting to get excited about upcoming season. LETS GO HAWKS!! |
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Post by BigT on Sept 2, 2024 20:57:34 GMT -6
I fear overpaying for someone like Zegras. Hawks have a plethora of kids coming. Gotta see what ya got first before you give them away.
I think the Hawks are looking for either Moore or Nazar to be like a Brayden Point. I think Boisvert will be more along the lines of a Tom Wilson type. Savoie will be a rat. Now the Hawks have a few kids that need to develop and round out the top 6. I think on a good team Kurashev is a bottom 6.
Unless he proves otherwise, Reichel is probably done here. This is his last shot. Nazar, Moore, Savoie, Dach,Slaggert, Lardis, and about 4-5 others will be looking to come in within the next 2 years. A lot of them next year.
So I say no to trading for a young star like Zegras for now. Maybe 3 years from now. Hawks get a bit impatient and go for broke. And I’d be ok with that!!!
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Post by bigbarn27 on Sept 3, 2024 7:23:31 GMT -6
Hard pass on Zegras would be overpay to get then overpay to keep. Gotta figure there first overpay will be for a 200ft playing power forward. As much as Bob likes the Sens as do I. Gotta hope they go in the shitter all year then we overpay!
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Post by BigT on Sept 3, 2024 9:04:40 GMT -6
I agree on the Sens. I can pass this along. Brady will want out if another season of futility happens. He wants to win. Ottawa is stuck in a continuous slump. I really don’t see them getting out of it. Most of their forwards don’t care to play defense. They need multiple moves to help correct it.
I don’t see them trading Stutzle. I can see them not rebuilding but retooling. Hawks could send 2025 1st rounder, Rinzel and Lardis for Brady. This way they get a first and 2 kids ready to make the jump. Plus they’ll have cap space to boot. I also see them trading Chabot. They’ll get something decent for him. Probably not a 1st. But a decent prospect.
Even if Brady took another prospect. I’d do it. Let’s say they also want Dach. Do it. Brady is already a proven shit kicker that pots 30+.
They don’t come round very often.
With Bedard, Brady and Bert. That’s one hell of a line. Then have TT, Nazar, AA for a 2nd line.
I don’t believe it’ll happen during this season, but I could see it happening next off season. So keep a look out for that!!!
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Post by steamer on Sept 3, 2024 10:08:01 GMT -6
While a Bedard/zegras PP would likely be very entertaining, not so sure how effective the 5on5 would be. Would love to see Brady in a Hawks Sweater though and agree that although it possibly is premature to go for the transformative FA, Brady would be one to go for.
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Post by vadarx on Sept 3, 2024 10:27:06 GMT -6
I agree on the Sens. I can pass this along. Brady will want out if another season of futility happens. He wants to win. Ottawa is stuck in a continuous slump. I really don’t see them getting out of it. Most of their forwards don’t care to play defense. They need multiple moves to help correct it. I don’t see them trading Stutzle. I can see them not rebuilding but retooling. Hawks could send 2025 1st rounder, Rinzel and Lardis for Brady. This way they get a first and 2 kids ready to make the jump. Plus they’ll have cap space to boot. I also see them trading Chabot. They’ll get something decent for him. Probably not a 1st. But a decent prospect. Even if Brady took another prospect. I’d do it. Let’s say they also want Dach. Do it. Brady is already a proven shit kicker that pots 30+. They don’t come round very often. With Bedard, Brady and Bert. That’s one hell of a line. Then have TT, Nazar, AA for a 2nd line. I don’t believe it’ll happen during this season, but I could see it happening next off season. So keep a look out for that!!! whatever it takes to get him, you do it, unless it is blatantly insane. he would be perfect for this team. |
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Post by Nikos on Sept 3, 2024 14:48:50 GMT -6
I agree on the Sens. I can pass this along. Brady will want out if another season of futility happens. He wants to win. Ottawa is stuck in a continuous slump. I really don’t see them getting out of it. Most of their forwards don’t care to play defense. They need multiple moves to help correct it. I don’t see them trading Stutzle. I can see them not rebuilding but retooling. Hawks could send 2025 1st rounder, Rinzel and Lardis for Brady. This way they get a first and 2 kids ready to make the jump. Plus they’ll have cap space to boot. I also see them trading Chabot. They’ll get something decent for him. Probably not a 1st. But a decent prospect. Even if Brady took another prospect. I’d do it. Let’s say they also want Dach. Do it. Brady is already a proven shit kicker that pots 30+. They don’t come round very often. With Bedard, Brady and Bert. That’s one hell of a line. Then have TT, Nazar, AA for a 2nd line. I don’t believe it’ll happen during this season, but I could see it happening next off season. So keep a look out for that!!! whatever it takes to get him, you do it, unless it is blatantly insane. he would be perfect for this team. If Brady is made available, Hawks got be first line and whatever it takes. You cannot be outbid, even an overpay within reason is fine by me. |
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Post by hsbob on Sept 4, 2024 8:47:05 GMT -6
Big Brady's combination of elite skill,brute size and strength,and his ability to take and win draws to go along with his punishingly rugged approach to the game might be unparalleled in the league to be honest. He's seen Capt Jack and more importantly,his big brother recently have to leave their original teams in order to find cup winning success...............he'll be 25 in 12 days and he'll become impatient with another non-PO season,I'll guarantee it!
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Post by OldTimeHawky on Sept 4, 2024 11:58:59 GMT -6
Bib Brady's combination of elite skill,brute size and strength,and his ability to take and win draws to go along with his punishingly rugged approach to the game might be unparalleled in the league to be honest. He's seen Capt Jack and more importantly,his big brother recently have to leave their original teams in order to find cup winning success...............he'll be 25 in 12 days and he'll become impatient with another non-PO season,I'll guarantee it! If Chicago makes a playoff push this season, or surprisingly gets in, I'm sure Brady would love to come here to play with Bedard. |
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Post by BigT on Sept 11, 2024 20:41:40 GMT -6
I’ve heard a few people say lately that Mikheyev shouldn’t be written off so fast. Most think he’s just a 3/4 liner. But he’s never really had the chance to play anything else. In Toronta when they had a few injuries in 21/22 he got 21 goals in 53 games playing with Tavares. He’s 6’2” and 200. He’s a right winger that could slot in nicely in the top 6. With top players he produces. When in a bottom 6 role he plays a nice defensive game.
I could however see something more like this. Bertuzzi- Bedard- Hall. TT-Nazar-Mikheyev. Then have something like AA-Dickinson-Kurashev. If Shevy can keep producing, he can slide up and grab a slot in the top 6. Maybe Mikheyev or Hall don’t pan out. Or if Nazar isn’t ready, AA can assume 2nd line center.
I’ve been leaving Reichel off, I honestly think with the guys brought in, he’ll be in Rockford. I just don’t think it’s gonna work out for him. I’m sure Scambo will give up a 1st rounder for him at the TDL!!!
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Post by Hockey is great on Sept 12, 2024 7:02:01 GMT -6
I’ve heard a few people say lately that Mikheyev shouldn’t be written off so fast. Most think he’s just a 3/4 liner. But he’s never really had the chance to play anything else. In Toronta when they had a few injuries in 21/22 he got 21 goals in 53 games playing with Tavares. He’s 6’2” and 200. He’s a right winger that could slot in nicely in the top 6. With top players he produces. When in a bottom 6 role he plays a nice defensive game. I could however see something more like this. Bertuzzi- Bedard- Hall. TT-Nazar-Mikheyev. Then have something like AA-Dickinson-Kurashev. If Shevy can keep producing, he can slide up and grab a slot in the top 6. Maybe Mikheyev or Hall don’t pan out. Or if Nazar isn’t ready, AA can assume 2nd line center. I’ve been leaving Reichel off, I honestly think with the guys brought in, he’ll be in Rockford. I just don’t think it’s gonna work out for him. I’m sure Scambo will give up a 1st rounder for him at the TDL!!! reichel wouldnt clear waivers |
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Post by bigbarn27 on Sept 12, 2024 9:17:48 GMT -6
I’ve heard a few people say lately that Mikheyev shouldn’t be written off so fast. Most think he’s just a 3/4 liner. But he’s never really had the chance to play anything else. In Toronta when they had a few injuries in 21/22 he got 21 goals in 53 games playing with Tavares. He’s 6’2” and 200. He’s a right winger that could slot in nicely in the top 6. With top players he produces. When in a bottom 6 role he plays a nice defensive game. I could however see something more like this. Bertuzzi- Bedard- Hall. TT-Nazar-Mikheyev. Then have something like AA-Dickinson-Kurashev. If Shevy can keep producing, he can slide up and grab a slot in the top 6. Maybe Mikheyev or Hall don’t pan out. Or if Nazar isn’t ready, AA can assume 2nd line center. I’ve been leaving Reichel off, I honestly think with the guys brought in, he’ll be in Rockford. I just don’t think it’s gonna work out for him. I’m sure Scambo will give up a 1st rounder for him at the TDL!!! reichel wouldnt clear waivers correct as much as KD says gotta earn it Lucas does not. Easy to say with wavier exempt players |
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Post by BigT on Sept 12, 2024 14:36:28 GMT -6
I’ve heard a few people say lately that Mikheyev shouldn’t be written off so fast. Most think he’s just a 3/4 liner. But he’s never really had the chance to play anything else. In Toronta when they had a few injuries in 21/22 he got 21 goals in 53 games playing with Tavares. He’s 6’2” and 200. He’s a right winger that could slot in nicely in the top 6. With top players he produces. When in a bottom 6 role he plays a nice defensive game. I could however see something more like this. Bertuzzi- Bedard- Hall. TT-Nazar-Mikheyev. Then have something like AA-Dickinson-Kurashev. If Shevy can keep producing, he can slide up and grab a slot in the top 6. Maybe Mikheyev or Hall don’t pan out. Or if Nazar isn’t ready, AA can assume 2nd line center. I’ve been leaving Reichel off, I honestly think with the guys brought in, he’ll be in Rockford. I just don’t think it’s gonna work out for him. I’m sure Scambo will give up a 1st rounder for him at the TDL!!! reichel wouldnt clear waivers He’d probably be the soft serve guy for the press box, or play a very very limited role. I hope he can make something work. I really do. But let’s be honest with ourselves. He doesn’t go to the net very hard. He doesn’t dig in the corners very hard. He doesn’t hit. He’s not an overly aggressive back checker. He basically sounds like Alexander (The great) Nylander. Unless he comes in as a man. I don’t see him taking a spot from many. That’s why I don’t pencil him in right away. Giving him a spot will do more damage than good. I could see KD doing a lateral move for a similar type player. Or just even putting him on waivers. As the great Chris Cornell once said. “Sometimes bad can do some good”!!! |
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Post by hawkfaninpdx on Sept 12, 2024 21:06:50 GMT -6
I wouldn't give up on Reichel. He showed flashes of brilliance, especially when paired with AA. We all know how awful the team was last year, and I can see a young player being demoralized.
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Post by OldTimeHawky on Sept 12, 2024 22:43:11 GMT -6
I wouldn't give up on Reichel. He showed flashes of brilliance, especially when paired with AA. We all know how awful the team was last year, and I can see a young player being demoralized. I wouldn't either, he was snake bitten and lost to start last season. When he was sent down he called his dad and he responded well and kept his head up, still struggled to score with only 1g in 10gms, but he had 7 assists and he was a +6. When he got called up he played better. Finished the season in Rockford with 2g-2a in 4 playoff games. Having a much improved roster with help everyone's games being slotted properly, Reichel should start on the 3rd line and earn top6 minutes. |
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Post by nighbor on Sept 13, 2024 1:06:43 GMT -6
I wouldn't give up on Reichel. He showed flashes of brilliance, especially when paired with AA. We all know how awful the team was last year, and I can see a young player being demoralized. I wouldn't either, he was snake bitten and lost to start last season. When he was sent down he called his dad and he responded well and kept his head up, still struggled to score with only 1g in 10gms, but he had 7 assists and he was a +6. When he got called up he played better. Finished the season in Rockford with 2g-2a in 4 playoff games. Having a much improved roster with help everyone's games being slotted properly, Reichel should start on the 3rd line and earn top6 minutes. Reichel also had 3g and 4a in 5 games for Germany at the WC. |
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Post by BigT on Sept 13, 2024 5:06:58 GMT -6
My concern with Reichel is that he seems to do better when there’s no pressure or system to follow. 2 years ago he was the n pace for like 54 points. Then last year happened. Hopefully he can become something, but he doesn’t remind me of a winner. Just a guy that hopefully can put up numbers. It seems his whole game needs an enema. I feel patience is running thin with other kids in tow. I don’t think he gets more of a chance in Chicago after this season!!!
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Post by Hockey is great on Sept 13, 2024 9:03:51 GMT -6
I mean nothing like making Lukas earn it but gift wrap time to vets who aren’t very good anymore. But ya know veteran presence.
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Post by BigT on Sept 13, 2024 9:17:28 GMT -6
I mean nothing like making Lukas earn it but gift wrap time to vets who aren’t very good anymore. But ya know veteran presence. Those vets may not be the best. But they have proven and will prove that taking their job is going to be very tough. If Reichel doesn’t wanna battle and take someone’s job. He’ll be hangin with Alex Nylander soon enough. He’s a clone of him. Hopefully he can come into his own and carve out a spot for himself. If he doesn’t, there’s gonna be 10-12 more guys looking for that spot very soon!!! |
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Post by hawkfaninpdx on Sept 13, 2024 16:22:26 GMT -6
My concern with Reichel is that he seems to do better when there’s no pressure or system to follow. 2 years ago he was the n pace for like 54 points. Then last year happened. Hopefully he can become something, but he doesn’t remind me of a winner. Just a guy that hopefully can put up numbers. It seems his whole game needs an enema. I feel patience is running thin with other kids in tow. I don’t think he gets more of a chance in Chicago after this season!!! 'Tis true. I have noticed that as well. It's a psychological/mental issue, which, hopefully, he can overcome. He does have a lot of skill though. The best case scenario is that having a much better lineup will take some of that pressure off. It is also imperative that coaches work with him on the mental aspect of his game. Shevy stepped up last year, so let's be optimistic that Reichel will as well this year. |
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Post by BigT on Sept 16, 2024 13:42:19 GMT -6
My concern with Reichel is that he seems to do better when there’s no pressure or system to follow. 2 years ago he was the n pace for like 54 points. Then last year happened. Hopefully he can become something, but he doesn’t remind me of a winner. Just a guy that hopefully can put up numbers. It seems his whole game needs an enema. I feel patience is running thin with other kids in tow. I don’t think he gets more of a chance in Chicago after this season!!! 'Tis true. I have noticed that as well. It's a psychological/mental issue, which, hopefully, he can overcome. He does have a lot of skill though. The best case scenario is that having a much better lineup will take some of that pressure off. It is also imperative that coaches work with him on the mental aspect of his game. Shevy stepped up last year, so let's be optimistic that Reichel will as well this year. I’ll be honest with ya. I was super pumped for Reichel last season. He seemed to sulk when things didn’t go his way. Now I see this as his absolute last chance in Chicago. There’s gonna be literally 10-12 other kids ready for that spot. This is why I think he’s primed to be sent packing soon while he still has value. If you look at the Kurvers tourney, there’s proof enough that there’s more than enough coming….. and fast. The good thing is in a rebuild there’s always a spot available, the bad news is there’s usually a bunch of other guys who want it too. I’m not giving up on him. I just feel he may be of more use in a trade. He’s an asset that has to be used properly. Whether that be playing or traded!!! |
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