I know this might hurt there chances a bit this year but I am hoping for; some team to give them some sort of package that includes a prospect who projects top 6.
- HawkintheD

I'm indifferent. If Sharp gets traded or doesn't get traded, I could care less. I don't think he's getting dealt. He has another year left and Bowman loses a little leverage waiting another season. With Oduya vs LEddy both are up at season's end so 1 of those leaving makes the most sense.

I still think it will be Oduya, even though it pains me to write that considering I AM his fan club president. I'm counting down the days until he wins the Norris.

So JJ, they need to eventually find replacements down on the farm.

and in my other post never mention Trevor van RIEMSDYK.

He has great edging a defender needs, and granted, a late bloomer undrafted, but the connection via his brother means he knows what needs to be done. (Please not time to hit with the signing of Toews' brother, ok?)

You don't seek and sign guys like this unless you think they got upside to be NHLers.
I don't think he was added to round out Rockford's roster, like Cody Bass' fists were.


- wiz1901

I was wondering why no one has been mentioning this guy. He's got as good a shot as anyone to become a depth D-man for the Hawks. Could be an underrated signing.

Cordell's Blue Jackets blog: "Could Artem Anisimov Become Expendable?"

WHAT HAVE I BEEN SAYING!?

go get anisimov!!!!!!!

I was the first person to suggest he is a very good and plausible option!

Sharp for Anisimov!!!!

Red Ass stays in the division...

Jeremy Rutherford ‏@jprutherford 19m

#stlblues have re-signed Steve Ott to a two-year extension worth $5.2 million.

Red Ass stays in the division...

Jeremy Rutherford ‏@jprutherford 19m

#stlblues have re-signed Steve Ott to a two-year extension worth $5.2 million.
- eburgio

Supposedly Sobotka is signing a deal in the KHL. Still don't see the need for signing The Great One though.....

I'm indifferent. If Sharp gets traded or doesn't get traded, I could care less. I don't think he's getting dealt. He has another year left and Bowman loses a little leverage waiting another season. With Oduya vs LEddy both are up at season's end so 1 of those leaving makes the most sense.

I still think it will be Oduya, even though it pains me to write that considering I AM his fan club president. I'm counting down the days until he wins the Norris.
- SteveRain

I hate to say it but I agree it's likely Oduya. He just older and higher paid than Leddy and it will give the Hawks one more year to see if Leddy can take it to the next level.

***NEW BLOG UP***

The FO now has ZERO trade/deal leverage going forward as everyone now knows how screwed they are against the cap. Even the freaking Oilers and the Sabres can play hardball now.

But at least McD has his convention storyline intact. Bring on the bobble heads.
- Return of the Roar

He still has some leverage with Sharp. He will be in the Spezza boat next year and be a 1 year rental IF they choose to trade him. So he has parameters as to what Ottawa got back.

Again, I this is all fascinating to me to see how Bowman navigates the next 2 years. Small margin of error with the cap and some big names and TOUGH choices coming up. Not to mention all these prospects who HAVE to be at the least, stable depth guys and fit the Hawks system.

LeBrun:

Also hearing Vladimir Sobotka has signed with Omsk of the KHL.

LeBrun:

Also hearing Vladimir Sobotka has signed with Omsk of the KHL.
- FourFeathers773

He knew he wasn't going to get time with The Great One signing here.............