Brayden Point, Center for TBL. Paquette is like 6'1 199lbs. I think Kampf is roughly the same as Paquette as well.

Justin was saying Brayden (i think his first name is Brayden?) Point is like a younger Toews, but in a smaller body that plays big.
- BlazinMike

Kampf is 6'2 192. Paquette is 6'1 199. Point is 5'10 167.

Kampf is 6'2 192. Paquette is 6'1 199. Point is 5'10 167.
- JRoenick97

cool, roughly what i was guessing haha.

I'm excited and hope Kampf gets a shot, and gives a jolt to this team.

cool, roughly what i was guessing haha.

I'm excited and hope Kampf gets a shot, and gives a jolt to this team.
- BlazinMike

He's not a huge skill/hands guy so his game should translate better than a high end skill game would. He's a bottom 6 style center who can grind, but has top 6 potential in his shot and passing. Like a younger, grittier Patrick Sharp who plays C.

He's not a huge skill/hands guy so his game should translate better than a high end skill game would. He's a bottom 6 style center who can grind, but has top 6 potential in his shot and passing. Like a younger, grittier Patrick Sharp who plays C.
- JRoenick97

Everything I've heard and read about him sounds like exactly what the Hawks need.

I just hope he makes a difference though. Running out of season now, but still some time before TDL and stuff.

Everything I've heard and read about him sounds like exactly what the Hawks need.

I just hope he makes a difference though. Running out of season now, but still some time before TDL and stuff.
- BlazinMike

If he can translate quick to the NHL, he would be a great 3C and something the Hawks need badly. Big transition, though. May not be enough time.

Kampf is a little shorter than Anisimov. But about the same weight. I would say his hands, speed, vision, shot are also similar to Anisimov. Kampf has a better history at the dot. I am not saying Kampf is or will become a #2C, but he could.

Kampf is a little shorter than Anisimov. But about the same weight. I would say his hands, speed, vision, shot are also similar to Anisimov. Kampf has a better history at the dot. I am not saying Kampf is or will become a #2C, but he could.
- -Doh-

http://www.dobberprospects.com/david-kampf/

Kampf is a little shorter than Anisimov. But about the same weight. I would say his hands, speed, vision, shot are also similar to Anisimov. Kampf has a better history at the dot. I am not saying Kampf is or will become a #2C, but he could.
- -Doh-

If that happens, then cool! I'd be more than happy with him being a solid and consistent 3rd line center though.

I'd go:

Saad - Toews - DeBrincat
Schmaltz - AA - Kane
Hinostroza - Kampf - Hartman
Bouma - Wingles - Hayden

It means Panik on the outside looking in with Sharp. If you really want Panik in, I'd put him on the fourth for Bouma.
- matt_ahrens

Well my two cents:

Saad - Toews - Panik
Schmaltz - AA - Kane
Hinostroza - Kampf - DeBrincat
Hartman - Wingles - Hayden

Vinnie and Kampf were often on the #1 line together in Rockford.

I'd go:

Saad - Toews - DeBrincat
Schmaltz - AA - Kane
Hinostroza - Kampf - Hartman
Bouma - Wingles - Hayden

It means Panik on the outside looking in with Sharp. If you really want Panik in, I'd put him on the fourth for Bouma.
- matt_ahrens

I really wanted to put that Hino-Kampf-Hartman line together too, you may be on to something.

My rationale for my lines:

Saad-Toews-Panik <- we know Panik is capable of being a force on this line, the Hawks success for the rest of the year will rely on secondary scoring from guys like #14. He needs to get going and this is his best shot.

Schmaltz-AA-Kane <- driving the most offense night-in-and-night-out... keep 'em.

Hartman-Kampf-Debrincat <- Debrincat is the key to this line. Scott Powers had a great piece on his ADB is not shooting as much on that top line. He needs to be on a line where he can control the offense IMO. Hartman can grind it out and head to the net as a decoy, while ADB can fire away.

Hino-Wingels-Hayden <- I would be ok with Bouma staying to keep that consistency, but really think Hinostroza's speed needs to be inserted into this lineup to push other team's back through the neutral zone. Right now, not a lot of fear instilled in the Hawks roster with their attack, every little bit helps.

Well my two cents:

Saad - Toews - Panik
Schmaltz - AA - Kane
Hinostroza - Kampf - DeBrincat
Hartman - Wingles - Hayden

Vinnie and Kampf were often on the #1 line together in Rockford.
- walleyeb1

Thought of that was well. I think this could be a thing too. Maybe with Hartman somehow like Matt A suggested.

We'll see soon what Q is thinking once they hit the ice for practice.

Thought of that was well. I think this could be a thing too. Maybe with Hartman somehow like Matt A suggested.

We'll see soon what Q is thinking once they hit the ice for practice.
- Justin Lowe

Can’t wait to see who called it right lol.

Kampf is a little shorter than Anisimov. But about the same weight. I would say his hands, speed, vision, shot are also similar to Anisimov. Kampf has a better history at the dot. I am not saying Kampf is or will become a #2C, but he could.
- -Doh-

Could be a stretch but maybe allows for AA to be dealt if the Hawks tank out by the deadline.

They need to explore all options at center moving forward.

I think if anything Nick Schmaltz will see time at 2C before anyone not named Anisimov.

Can’t wait to see who called it right lol.
- walleyeb1

Watch Kampf not even be in the lineup at all

Could be a stretch but maybe allows for AA to be dealt if the Hawks tank out by the deadline.

They need to explore all options at center moving forward.

I think if anything Nick Schmaltz will see time at 2C before anyone not named Anisimov.
- Justin Lowe

I agree. Kampf would need to prove himself as a bottom 6 center first before making Anisimov expendable. I think he'll bring it defensively, but Kampf's performance would have to be stellar offensively in order for an Anisimov trade to be a no brainer.

Watch Kampf not even be in the lineup at all
- BlazinMike

Ha. Very possible they want him to get a practice in but the way the Hawks are playing and considering the time off to talk about this move - Stan and Q surely have discussed the need for another C.

They tried Hinostroza there because he was the obviously 1st callup and has had history at C but he's better off on the wing.

Now... next in line David Kampf.

Ha. Very possible they want him to get a practice in but the way the Hawks are playing and considering the time off to talk about this move - Stan and Q surely have discussed the need for another C.

They tried Hinostroza there because he was the obviously 1st callup and has had history at C but he's better off on the wing.

Now... next in line David Kampf.
- Justin Lowe

With how well Vinny was playing last season, and this season in the Rock, he kinda "forced" them to call him up first for the first F call-up. But, we need an NHL C, not an NHL Wing

Ha. Very possible they want him to get a practice in but the way the Hawks are playing and considering the time off to talk about this move - Stan and Q surely have discussed the need for another C.

They tried Hinostroza there because he was the obviously 1st callup and has had history at C but he's better off on the wing.

Now... next in line David Kampf.
- Justin Lowe

Yes, the Hawks need to bolster center depth with true centers, not converted wingers. So even if Kampf impresses enough to maybe warrant some top 6 minutes, I would still keep Anismov no matter what because of that true center depth needed for the playoff push and actual post season.

If Kampf can help address the need at 3C, then a 4C may be worth exploring given Wingels is better at wing. That's where a player like Glendening would be a great acquisition.

With how well Vinny was playing last season, and this season in the Rock, he kinda "forced" them to call him up first for the first F call-up. But, we need an NHL C, not an NHL Wing
- Slofire94

Yes, the Hawks need to bolster center depth with true centers, not converted wingers. So even if Kampf impresses enough to maybe warrant some top 6 minutes, I would still keep Anismov no matter what because of that true center depth needed for the playoff push and actual post season.

If Kampf can help address the need at 3C, then a 4C may be worth exploring given Wingels is better at wing. That's where a player like Glendening would be a great acquisition.
- AEL_Fox

Oh agreed. Sorry, should have specified...only if Hawks tank out and look like they are missing the playoffs would I ship AA out this year.

Like you said, CHI needs as much depth at possible.

Now, in the offseason, that could be a different story as there might be an overhaul again of wingers and AA could bring back value with his contract and track record.

Oh agreed. Sorry, should have specified...only if Hawks tank out and look like they are missing the playoffs would I ship AA out this year.

Like you said, CHI needs as much depth at possible.

Now, in the offseason, that could be a different story as there might be an overhaul again of wingers and AA could bring back value with his contract and track record.
- Justin Lowe

No worries! Wasn't doubting you. Definitely agree that the reasons to trade Anisimov would be as you described and not because Kampf made him expendable.

Having both of them for a playoff drive is a must, IMHO. But if the Hawks are out of it, then different story for who could go in trades for the future.

Lazerus:

Blackhawks units:

Saad-Toews-Panik
Schmaltz-Anisimov-Kane
DeBrincat-Kampf-Hinostroza
Bouma-Wingels-Hayden

Sharp and Hartman rotating in.

Oesterle-Rutta (for Keith?)
Forsling-Rutta
Murphy-Seabrook
Kempny-Franson (still in IR)

Lazerus:

Blackhawks units:

Saad-Toews-Panik
Schmaltz-Anisimov-Kane
DeBrincat-Kampf-Hinostroza
Bouma-Wingels-Hayden

Sharp and Hartman rotating in.

Oesterle-Rutta (for Keith?)
Forsling-Rutta
Murphy-Seabrook
Kempny-Franson (still in IR)
- walleyeb1

I was close. That 3rd line could be a little spark plug for this team. If they can get a consistent effort out of that line, it would create a lot of balance.

That is, if L1 (and Panik) get back to beast mode that they conveniently only showed in preseason.

I was close. That 3rd line could be a little spark plug for this team. If they can get a consistent effort out of that line, it would create a lot of balance.

That is, if L1 (and Panik) get back to beast mode that they conveniently only showed in preseason.
- Justin Lowe

Yeah but I’d flip Hinostrza and DeBrincat

Yeah but I’d flip Hinostrza and DeBrincat
- walleyeb1

Agreed. Howecer, I'd like to corner Debrincat and ask him what side he's actually most comfortable. He has played both sides but a lot of LW in the OHL which would make sense for him to use that lethal, quick shot from his off-wing.