There is one more quality upcoming UFA center that hasn't been discussed...
David Kejci...
I'm not hearing any whispers but I do believe the Bruins could be active this summer.

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- Al

Krejci would be a fantastic pickup, but I would be shocked to see Boston unload him.

Not sure Richards is 2nd line center on a top team anymore...He has become the Kings version of Dave Bolland...

On Twitter@AlCimaglia
- Al

Hawks could've have used Dave Bolland this year

Marchand please!!!!!!!!!
- nickmo2699

He's Shaw +, who can score by creating his own shot.

I read on one of these posts that one of either Leddy or Oduya might need to move..... I know Ottawa was big on Hjalmarsson in the past and B. Murray wants a gritty fwd.

pieces can be added to either side on this, but the main structure could be:

To Chicago - Spezza + Weircoch
To Ottawa - Hjalmarsson + Bickell
- GadesnSens

Will never happen

Krejci would be a fantastic pickup, but I would be shocked to see Boston unload him.
- DarthKane

Plus, he is $5.5M.

I wouldn't swap Sharp for Richards (not saying that's the 'deal' to be made), but if the Hawks rid themselves of Rozsival and Versteeg, that $4M # I threw out for M Richards is doable. You would weaken the D a bit, and you would have to make sure Morin (or insert versteeg replacement) wouldn't hurt you

Anybody know if the "Hockey News" Draft Preview is on newsstands or store shelves for you young guys?
Wiz has the best stuff, but I've been getting the Preview since they starting putting it out. Kinda like a paper copy for that bathroom reading. Gave up my subscription years ago, and only buy the Preview now. Went to Meijars earlier this week, and they didn't have it.

Anybody can help?

P.S. Head is spinning more than usual with all of JJ's blogs and keeping up with all the back reading. Anyone mention Neilson from the Islanders yet?lol

Anybody know if the "Hockey News" Draft Preview is on newsstands or store shelves for you young guys?
Wiz has the best stuff, but I've been getting the Preview since they starting putting it out. Kinda like a paper copy for that bathroom reading. Gave up my subscription years ago, and only buy the Preview now. Went to Meijars earlier this week, and they didn't have it.

Anybody can help?

P.S. Head is spinning more than usual with all of JJ's blogs and keeping up with all the back reading. Anyone mention Neilson from the Islanders yet?lol
- Studebakerhawk

Yes it is.

It's all good... if you want a 2C, you have to pay the price.

Can always trade for Bozak???


- jimmc7722

Just like if you want a young, cost controlled defenseman who can skate as well as anyone in the NHL, you have to pay the price. Same for the top scorer on one of the best teams in the league.

Leddy for Neilsen!!!!

Done Deal!!!
- jimmc7722

Fixed!!!

Brassard is an RFA in NY according to the salary data on the Site. He has skill, a nasty side and could be a nice option as well. He has fit in well with NY but the puck possesion and speed the Hawks play with could be a reason he might want to test the waters and get an opportunity to play with the best playmaker in the world as opposed to where he is on the line up now.

He's Shaw +, who can score by creating his own shot.
- Al

And in talking with my friends in Boston, they have said that he has not quite grasped the wake up call that was sent when Seguin was moved.

Brassard is an RFA in NY according to the salary data on the Site. He has skill, a nasty side and could be a nice option as well. He has fit in well with NY but the puck possesion and speed the Hawks play with could be a reason he might want to test the waters and get an opportunity to play with the best playmaker in the world as opposed to where he is on the line up now.
- nickmo2699

No he doesn't

Hawks could've have used Dave Bolland this year
- eburgio

Yep if healthy...

Will never happen
- Maggie

Maggie...U have a better chance of playing for the Sens next season than Hjalmarsson....He gave the Hawks a huge discount and goes nowhere.

And in talking with my friends in Boston, they have said that he has not quite grasped the wake up call that was sent when Seguin was moved.
- nickmo2699

He will be sought after if they want to go in that direction...Still young.

Just like if you want a young, cost controlled defenseman who can skate as well as anyone in the NHL, you have to pay the price. Same for the top scorer on one of the best teams in the league.
- mohel

So let's even it out...

Brassard is an RFA in NY according to the salary data on the Site. He has skill, a nasty side and could be a nice option as well. He has fit in well with NY but the puck possesion and speed the Hawks play with could be a reason he might want to test the waters and get an opportunity to play with the best playmaker in the world as opposed to where he is on the line up now.
- nickmo2699

There really is nothing for Brassard to test...unless he drags his feet and hopes for an offer sheet.

He has been one of the better players for NY and I would think they will pay him.

Suggestion: Stop mainlining cat urine.
- Beaver-Warrior

Is that what you kids do nowadays... explains a lot!!!

Grabovski's name brought up too... Sharp/Leddy For Grabs and Brouwer?

Im sure Q would veto that.

Fixed!!!
- nelli312

Leddy ++ for Neilsen... you forgot to add in the rest??

Sharp + Teuvo Teravainen + 2014 1st & 2015 2nd for JVR + Kadri

Sharp + McNeil/Danault + Leddy for Jordan Staal (Carolina retains 10% salary) + Jay Harrison

Leddy + TT + Raanta's rights + 2014 1st for Plecanec + Tokarski

Sharp + Leddy +2015 2nd for Spezza ( if he agrees to sign an extension prior to the trade)

Leddy +TT +2014 3rd for Frans Neilson

Grabovski's name brought up too... Sharp/Leddy For Grabs and Brouwer?

Im sure Q would veto that.
- z1990z

Grabovski is a UFA and is likely to be re-signed by Washington.

This Krejci idea is interesting. Depends on what is needed to sign him; but Sharp and Leddy would need to be traded to fit him within the cap. Those trades could bring at least two inexpensive, but good, bottom six forwards. Dahlbeck and Rundblad can be the 6/7, with Rozy at 5. But I suspect Krejci will be too expensive to make all that happen. If it did, this could be the best Hawk team yet, imo.

Grabovski's name brought up too... Sharp/Leddy For Grabs and Brouwer?

Im sure Q would veto that.
- z1990z

No need to give up anything. He's UFA

This Krejci idea is interesting. Depends on what is needed to sign him; but Sharp and Leddy would need to be traded to fit him within the cap. Those trades could bring at least two inexpensive, but good, bottom six forwards. Dahlbeck and Rundblad can be the 6/7, with Rozy at 5. But I suspect Krejci will be too expensive to make all that happen. If it did, this could be the best Hawk team yet, imo.
- mohel

Why do you keep bringing up Runblad, he sucks and will never play regularly with the Hawks