What happened in the one series that didn't go seven games that year?

/plind
- aightwebang17

If only JVR didn't blow it, we wouldn't have traded him for superstar Luke Schenn

/plind

Would anyone look into aquiring the rights to Burmistrov from WPG?

Seems to be a much bigger advantage to having a young, quality 2C playing on his ELC -- than trading him for "size."

But hey, I hope the Hawks do it. Acquire less skill and murky up your cap situation. Seems prudent.
- bradleyc4

Believe me, I hear you -- I absolutely hear you. I'm not a Kesler guy as it is, so I wouldn't mess with it for that reason alone, but the Blackhawks -- I don't think think they're desperate.

I think they truly believe they can win another few Cups -- plural -- and think that sacrificing Teravainen for who they believe to be the right No. 2...I do think they're going to pull the trigger on it.

I do think we'll get some insight into that with how they handle Marian Hossa -- if they don't CBO him because of that back-diving deal, with Kane and Toews coming up...I'd almost believe that you have to be trying to win right now right now right now.

If only JVR didn't blow it, we wouldn't have traded him for superstar Luke Schenn

/plind
- BulliesPhan87

Meh we don't need a LW....its easy for a center to play left wing

And Luke Schenn is a special talent at a cap friendly price, these guys are hard to find around UFA time

Seems to be a much bigger advantage to having a young, quality 2C playing on his ELC -- than trading him for "size."

But hey, I hope the Hawks do it. Acquire less skill and murky up your cap situation. Seems prudent.
- bradleyc4

Isn't Shaw developing into a decent #2C?

Meh we don't need a LW....its easy for a center to play left wing

And Luke Schenn is a special talent at a cap friendly price, these guys are hard to find around UFA time
- Just5

Truly it was an exchange of generational talents

Believe me, I hear you -- I absolutely hear you. I'm not a Kesler guy as it is, so I wouldn't mess with it for that reason alone, but the Blackhawks -- I don't think think they're desperate.

I think they truly believe they can win another few Cups -- plural -- and think that sacrificing Teravainen for who they believe to be the right No. 2...I do think they're going to pull the trigger on it.

I do think we'll get some insight into that with how they handle Marian Hossa -- if they don't CBO him because of that back-diving deal, with Kane and Toews coming up...I'd almost believe that you have to be trying to win right now right now right now.
- AllInForFlyers

I think they'll move either Hossa or Sharp, and Oduya.

I think they'll move either Hossa or Sharp, and Oduya.
- bradleyc4

I think they'll move a D... Clendening is one of the best d-prospects that nobody ever talks about, but he just had a crazy good season w/ Rockford and they'll probably look to bring him up next season.

Doubt they mess w/ Oduya/Hjalmarsson... maybe Brent Seabrook gets moved for a huge haul?

I think they'll move a D... Clendening is one of the best d-prospects that nobody ever talks about, but he just had a crazy good season w/ Rockford and they'll probably look to bring him up next season.

Doubt they mess w/ Oduya/Hjalmarsson... maybe Brent Seabrook gets moved for a huge haul?
- Tomahawk

Seabrook for B Schenn+Coburn!

I think they'll move either Hossa or Sharp, and Oduya.
- bradleyc4

Huh. What do you think Sharp gets you? Player/prospect/pick? Or are you thinking positional swap, LW for C?

Who do you think would get more in return: Sharp or Hossa? I have little doubt you could move Hossa if you wanted, but he's a little older than Sharp, no? Or am I just not thinking clearly today?

Isn't Shaw developing into a decent #2C?
- PhillySportsGuy

Perhaps. He's still very young and just posted a 20-goal season. Not sure if he's a 2C on a really good team or not, but certainly a nice player who might develop into that.

Isn't Shaw developing into a decent #2C?
- PhillySportsGuy

He's kind of a small player if they are truely looking for a bigger #2C

Huh. What do you think Sharp gets you? Player/prospect/pick? Or are you thinking positional swap, LW for C?

Who do you think would get more in return: Sharp or Hossa? I have little doubt you could move Hossa if you wanted, but he's a little older than Sharp, no? Or am I just not thinking clearly today?
- AllInForFlyers

I think they're just moving out salary to bring up some of their kids. Moving guys like Shaw, Saad and Teuvo into bigger roles.

They also have Clendening and Rundblad ready to step up on defense.

Sharp would get you much more in return, imo.

Sharp would get you much more in return, imo.
- bradleyc4

There would be a lady-riot on Madison if they traded Sharpie.

If they're smart (which they are), they'll just keep Teuvo, use him as the 2C, and possibly be even better next season.
- bradleyc4

Shaw hasn't looked out of place playing on the 2nd line.

I think they're just moving out salary to bring up some of their kids. Moving guys like Shaw, Saad and Teuvo into bigger roles.

They also have Clendening and Rundblad ready to step up on defense.

Sharp would get you much more in return, imo.
- bradleyc4

Definitely one of the more interesting teams heading into the draft, certainly -- they almost have to do something, because of the contracts they have and are pending.

This trading season...I think it's going to be absolutely fascinating, even if/when the Flyers sit it out.

Perhaps. He's still very young and just posted a 20-goal season. Not sure if he's a 2C on a really good team or not, but certainly a nice player who might develop into that.
- bradleyc4

I don't think the Blackhawks should go into the offseason looking to make major changes. That series could have gone either way. They have some decent prospects and should just stay the course. They have a cup contending team as is. No need to get too cute and mortgage the future. Trading prospects for older players will narrow the window.

I don't think the Blackhawks should go into the offseason looking to make major changes. That series could have gone either way. They have some decent prospects and should just stay the course. They have a cup contending team as is. No need to get too cute and mortgage the future. Trading prospects for older players will narrow the window.
- PhillySportsGuy

It's not so much that they're knee-jerking -- it's the Hossa back-diving contract problem, with Kane and Toews both coming up after next season.

They've gotta free up some cash, somewhere.

Shaw hasn't looked out of place playing on the 2nd line.
- MJL

He's been adequate. I just think they're even better (skill-wise) with Teuvo on the 2nd line and Shaw on the 3rd.

I don't think the Blackhawks should go into the offseason looking to make major changes. That series could have gone either way. They have some decent prospects and should just stay the course. They have a cup contending team as is. No need to get too cute and mortgage the future. Trading prospects for older players will narrow the window.
- PhillySportsGuy

It's a good time for them to free up some cap space. Toews and Kane are going to be free agents next summer.

It's not so much that they're knee-jerking -- it's the Hossa back-diving contract problem, with Kane and Toews both coming up after next season.

They've gotta free up some cash, somewhere.
- AllInForFlyers

I think they'd really like to move Bickell. Perhaps they package Bickell and Sharp together for a first round pick and a guy with 1 year remaining on his deal.

He's been adequate. I just think they're even better (skill-wise) with Teuvo on the 2nd line and Shaw on the 3rd.
- bradleyc4

I thought Teuvo was a winger

I am with you on all of this.

Riddle me this batman

if the league hadnt arranged the lottery for Kane to be a Hawk, do the Flyers win the 2010 finals with him in the lineup instead of JVR, with Giroux, Carter, Richards and Gagne. etc ???
- Steelmanpa

at the very least that little jerk would have fetched us a top notch d prospect in a trade

I thought Teuvo was a winger
- PhillySportsGuy

He can play all 3 F's.

It's a good time for them to free up some cap space. Toews and Kane are going to be free agents next summer.
- bradleyc4

What do you think the "ask" is going to be for them? Giroux money? Crosby money? Malkin/Ovechkin?

Those deals...I don't even know what I'd do.