Like I said, look no further than another former 1C who was never a plus skater in Jonathan Toews. 19 has lost a step and he is now producing at a bottom level 2C/high end 3C level. Tavares is a worse skater than Toews at 27, and Schmaltz has been thriving in his natural position at Center. When 8 adds more muscle and improves his faceoffs slightly, he is essentially the 1C on this team (like Olcyzk said last postgame). This is a silly conversation. Now if we're talking Toews for Tavares? Sign me up!
- EnzoD

I agree there. The defense is priority way before superstar trades.

Oh, my mistake!
- JRoenick97

I reread it and it sounded sarcastic at the end, thats why the gif was needed....

I agree there. The defense is priority way before superstar trades.
- JRoenick97

I imagine the Hawks will pick anywhere from 5-15 this year. Darth mentioned Dobson, but Evan Bouchard, Bode Wilde, Jared McIsaac, and Ty Smith are all highly touted defense prospects I'd like to see Stan pursue. Tankathon.com has Tkachuk falling to #5 overall which would probably be the best possible spot for the Hawks to pick if they stay .500 the rest of the year. Hawks simulated #12 overall and selecting 6'2" 195lb Body Wilde who is going to Harvard next year.

I agree. I'd absolutely trade Kane for Tavares (with a re-sign), but I'd make a move for a top 4 D before any of that.
- JRoenick97

It is imperative to determine whom is going to coach as in head coach and if Ulf works well with that head coach.

Next you have to figure how likely are you to either draft a player with size, nasty edge yet mobile who can play a speed game. Is that dman or a power forward there at our (traded up for?) top ten choice?

You also have to have your eyes on the candidates for the offensive player in our third pair. Because we have some very good candidates but we just need to let each of them.continue to develop. There may even be someone who fills that role, then is traded because we have someone else come along for that role.

The Great hope on defense as it now stands is that a Forsling or a Jokiharju becomes a legitimate force on defense. Skill wise they both have what it takes, but can they handle each aspect of the game - defensively, their body strength & durability, Probably looking at a two year window before they can learn to fly, maybe soar. Meanwhile, is there a #1 round choice and what about Carlsson and Tuolola. We need to see what we have in a heck of a lot of players now, in the summer camp, and in training camp.

The team is going nowhere until the defense is better.

Is this Glass half empty or half full?
- BlackhawkMike

- walleyeb1

Glass half full, half empty eh
Well I know you cannot do a pictorial of whomever had such a game described as crap the bed

Jesus, do you think before you type? 2 seasons ago Saad had 53 points and Sharp had 55. That is second line talent.
- JRoenick97

Keep drinking

2 years ago Hartman played 3 games

STAY HOT

Schmaltz has clearly cemented his role at 2C with Anisimov now playing on his wing, and Toews isnt going anwhere. Why would you trade Kane for Tavares when Kane is the higher point producer, better skater, better passer, and face of the franchise for a decade who has the opportunity to be the greatest American Born Player in NHL History with his entire career as a Blackhawk??
- EnzoD

Man crush?

Enzo would not be able to sleep in his 88 jersey

Winning is frist & foremost

As much as I think 88 should go as part of the rebuild I would not make that trade without more from NYI ie D Toews & Bellows

Keep drinking

2 years ago Hartman played 3 games

STAY HOT
- Goalie-33

You and everyone who responds getting mad at you are super annoying.

You just bicker at each other all day. If you guys don't agree on something, you start with all the wise ass poop back and forth.

Its lame. Disagree all you want, that's fine, but quit being pussies about it

You and everyone who responds getting mad at you are super annoying.

You just bicker at each other all day. If you guys don't agree on something, you start with all the wise ass poop back and forth.

Its lame. Disagree all you want, that's fine, but quit being pussies about it
- BlazinMike

He's just gas-lighting for a reaction so he can push some combative comments. And yeah, I've fallen for it.

You and everyone who responds getting mad at you are super annoying.

You just bicker at each other all day. If you guys don't agree on something, you start with all the wise ass poop back and forth.

Its lame. Disagree all you want, that's fine, but quit being pussies about it
- BlazinMike

Thanks Son I will keep your advice in mind while buying your X-Mas present next year

So many terrible thoughts on here it is funny & i have to have some fun

5-2 Hawks tonight

Thanks Son I will keep your advice in mind while buying your X-Mas present next year

So many terrible thoughts on here it is funny & i have to have some fun

5-2 Hawks tonight
- Goalie-33

I hear you loud and clear on the terrible thoughts thing.

Btw, my left arm is a little bit longer than my right arm

Thanks Son I will keep your advice in mind while buying your X-Mas present next year

So many terrible thoughts on here it is funny & i have to have some fun

5-2 Hawks tonight
- Goalie-33

would be great if they won tonight, but all it means is they picked up 1 pt on the Flames, a team in front of them in standings and knocked 2 games off the calendar. no real progress. that is if we win tonight, and we have lost 4/5 i believe of our last home games.

He's just gas-lighting for a reaction so he can push some combative comments. And yeah, I've fallen for it.
- JRoenick97

Nothing wrong with heated debates, its just ridiculous reading through pages of numerous posters trying to flame this guy or the Preds troll, everyone comes off as morons

Keep drinking

2 years ago Hartman played 3 games

STAY HOT
- Goalie-33

If you keep using all of those emojis, we'll eventually run out, and then I won't be able to use MY share.

Stop using my share of the emojis!!!

If you keep using all of those emojis, we'll eventually run out, and then I won't be able to use MY share.

Stop using my share of the emojis!!!
- StLBravesFan

And CAPS.

I hear you loud and clear on the terrible thoughts thing.

Btw, my left arm is a little bit longer than my right arm
- BlazinMike

Hey we've heard of having one foot longer than the other. But arms? Well you could be devastating at tip ins .....basketball....see how I cleverly changed the topic

Hey we've heard of having one foot longer than the other. But arms? Well you could be devastating at tip ins .....basketball....see how I cleverly changed the topic
- jhawk59

I was quoting the late, great, Shooter McGavin

I was quoting the late, great, Shooter McGavin
- BlazinMike

https://theathletic.com/2...aces-for-usa-in-olympics/

Cool article on Seabs old ex-BFF, Wisniewski.

Just spitballin but
There was rumbling in Texas when Spezza was a healthy scratch. Could Hitchcock be involved in changing the look of the team by trading Spezza for ? And trading for AA?

No I DO Not mean to say Spezza coming here but maybe AA takes flight from the Windy City?

Just spitballin but
There was rumbling in Texas when Spezza was a healthy scratch. Could Hitchcock be involved in changing the look of the team by trading Spezza for ? And trading for AA?

No I DO Not mean to say Spezza coming here but maybe AA takes flight from the Windy City?
- jhawk59

I don't know. AA has been solid all year long. I like him in the lineup. Depends on the return obviously. Definitely not for spezza though

I don't know. AA has been solid all year long. I like him in the lineup. Depends on the return obviously. Definitely not for spezza though
- BlazinMike

Spezza makes like 7m. Too much.

Spezza makes like 7m. Too much.
- JRoenick97

I honestly haven't watched much of him or paid any attention since his Ottawa days, but even in his prime i wasn't a huge fan of his.

Hockey Trade...

AA to Pittsburgh for Cole

Who says no? Maybe Pit throws in a conditional draft pick depending on if Cole resigns with the Hawks or not, but even if he did leave from FA that's 4.5M off the cap that could be used to sign another D-man in FA.
- Savetheembers33

Not a whole lot available there this spring