One more time, before rumors get out of control:

I have NOT heard specifically to this point that the Hawks are talking to Tampa about Drouin. And I have asked specifically, which tells me probably not. I do believe they have been talking to tampa about someone FWIW.
- John Jaeckel

If you were TB what would you want from the Hawks for Drouin ?

Id say TT , Poka and a draft pick .

If you were TB what would you want from the Hawks for Drouin ?

Id say TT , Poka and a draft pick .
- mrpaulish

JJ: Who else on Tampa's roster would we be interested in?

Happy New Year and thanks for all you do.

Who else on Tampa's roster would we be interested in?
- hpk90

Dont know. Id have to check and see who has what kind of contract. Killorn . But you gotta remember gotta give to get. So.....

TSN reported at the time that Panik would go straight to the NHL roster,it was also speculated that he would see time with Toews and Hossa to start.I am looking forward to seeing him play as everyone loves when lightning strikes not saying that it will just hopeful.

TSN reported at the time that Panik would go straight to the NHL roster,it was also speculated that he would see time with Toews and Hossa to start.I am looking forward to seeing him play as everyone loves when lightning strikes not saying that it will just hopeful.
- eagle50

It will be interesting to see how he is used when he gets here. I kinda expect 4th line minutes to start and maybe if he shows well in practice, he has a shot a the lottery spot.

Well there's a Finnish guy (from Finland no less) who posts here fairly regularly who has often stated he played C and RW (which is what I recalled as well, at least from his last year in the SM Liiga).

And just because you keep repeating this, I asked him again, and he said: "C and RW."

You can ask him. Name's Mjulqvist.

Here's the other thing that trumps internet "reports." He's about 100 times better on the right side.
- John Jaeckel

yeah, even one of his goals at "LW" on the top line was actually scored from the right side of the ice.