I thought one of his issues - maybe in 2013 - was his father's serious illness - missed a couple of weeks at some point, IIRC.

But - not sure there's any real reason to bring him back. They have Kunitz, plus a lot of youngsters that they want to play. Brouwer is NOT going to be the difference between competing for a Cup (or even a playoff spot) and not competing.

Even on a PTO - the time and resources spent running him out on the ice and evaluating him - I don't see much value.
- StLBravesFan

You are right about his father. And I agree with the rest of the post. With the league speed these days there's no point bringing him back.

I have a feeling they bring in Brouwer like last minute.
Where would you plug him into your lineup that you just constructed if they do?
- SoftServe

UPDATE: I just heard the Hawks are entertaining bringing Troy Brouwer back on a 1-year deal.

Also, Stan is re-engaging on some trade talks so it's possible he goes that route or brings Brouwer back on at least a PTO.

UPDATE: I just heard the Hawks are entertaining bringing Troy Brouwer back on a 1-year deal.

Also, Stan is re-engaging on some trade talks so it's possible he goes that route or brings Brouwer back on at least a PTO.
- Justin Lowe

- glennjpawlak22

Don't shoot the messenger. ha.

Don't shoot the messenger. ha.
- Justin Lowe

I guess the message from the front office is.
We will suck this year and you (fan's) will like it.
Wait till next year... Ugh

Don't shoot the messenger. ha.
- Justin Lowe

But that is what we are good at...

UPDATE: I just heard the Hawks are entertaining bringing Troy Brouwer back on a 1-year deal.

Also, Stan is re-engaging on some trade talks so it's possible he goes that route or brings Brouwer back on at least a PTO.
- Justin Lowe

Thanks for the update, Justin. Like you said, you're just the messenger!

The Hawks need a player like Shore than Brouwer. Not to say Shore is the missing link to recapturing the Cup again but he'd move the needle a heckuva lot more than Brouwer would in terms of fulfilling a need and relieving pressure from others like taking D-zone draws so that Toews and Schmaltz don't have to do as much. Don't see what need Brouwer fills or who he is helping to relieve.

Thanks for the update, Justin. Like you said, you're just the messenger!

The Hawks need a player like Shore than Brouwer. Not to say Shore is the missing link to recapturing the Cup again but he'd move the needle a heckuva lot more than Brouwer would in terms of fulfilling a need and relieving pressure from others like taking D-zone draws so that Toews and Schmaltz don't have to do as much. Don't see what need Brouwer fills or who he is helping to relieve.
- AEL_Fox

I know he's not yet a known commodity, but I think the Hawks are banking on Kahun to do a decent amount of that heavy lifting (Kruger as well for that matter).From what I've seen of him, he is pretty solid defensively, and can actually take a faceoff.

I know he's not yet a known commodity, but I think the Hawks are banking on Kahun to do a decent amount of that heavy lifting (Kruger as well for that matter).From what I've seen of him, he is pretty solid defensively, and can actually take a faceoff.
- Chunk

Kahun might be a pleasant surprise. Just like Debricant last year

I know he's not yet a known commodity, but I think the Hawks are banking on Kahun to do a decent amount of that heavy lifting (Kruger as well for that matter).From what I've seen of him, he is pretty solid defensively, and can actually take a faceoff.
- Chunk

Kahun could be an option if an acquisition isn't in the cards. In my mind at least I've always penciled him in as a winger, not as a center. If he's strong at the dot and say he anchors a 3rd line with Anisimov, that would allow Anisimov to slide over to LW. The question then would be who plays RW. Sikura, Hayden, and Kampf have come up as possibilities.

He was in the doghouse here on a regular basis
- 6628

Because Brouwer wasn't doing his job sometimes. And he still played top 6 minutes that 2010 season until he was playing poorly in the playoffs and saw his minutes cut. Would you really change the 2010 season any? It obviously worked out that Q was correct since they won the cup. And Brouwer got out played in 2011 by some other players, including Bickell, so I don't really see how that can be construed as "run out" by the coach. He was given a fair shake. And it's not like anything Brouwer has done since leaving the Hawks (outside of a single playoffs) has proven that Q was wrong.

Sometimes I don't get why Q doghouses some players, but Brouwer I understood, and he honestly got a longer leash than many. Like I said, I liked Brouwer for the most part and I wouldn't hate him on an low low contract that is closer to his value, but that doesn't mean I didn't understand trading him.

What kind of package would it take to acquire Truoba from Winnipeg? As for martinsin I liked his game last year physical, went to the net, decent speed, gives the hawks something they don't have a lot of size and physical play. Does he play every game no put him in against the bigger more physical teams. I would take Shore over brower need another center plus he is 25 so still young.

What kind of package would it take to acquire Truoba from Winnipeg? As for martinsin I liked his game last year physical, went to the net, decent speed, gives the hawks something they don't have a lot of size and physical play. Does he play every game no put him in against the bigger more physical teams. I would take Shore over brower need another center plus he is 25 so still young.
- Scott1977

The Hawks likely don't have what it would take to get Trouba. I think people need to move on from that dream.

The Hawks likely don't have what it would take to get Trouba. I think people need to move on from that dream.
- L_B_R

What other d man could the hawks try and acquire not named Truoba ( I bring him up as an example of a type a d man hawks are lacking IMO, plus I like truoba and his game, and you are right he is not getting traded to the hawks, its a pipedream.

I guess the message from the front office is.
We will suck this year and you (fan's) will like it.
Wait till next year... Ugh
- BGKarras

If it's more that a PTO then I'll agree with your assessment.

UPDATE: I just heard the Hawks are entertaining bringing Troy Brouwer back on a 1-year deal.

Also, Stan is re-engaging on some trade talks so it's possible he goes that route or brings Brouwer back on at least a PTO.
- Justin Lowe

NOOOOO! Justin, if you have an "in" with the Hawks front office - tell them to have Stan go back to sleep until the season starts.

The Hawks likely don't have what it would take to get Trouba. I think people need to move on from that dream.
- L_B_R

I think we have assets in Schmaltz and ADB to get Trouba. I’d trade either of those guys in a heartbeat for him.

If it's more that a PTO then I'll agree with your assessment.
- Beaver-Warrior

Beav I hope I'm wrong really hoping for a bounce back year from this team.

UPDATE: I just heard the Hawks are entertaining bringing Troy Brouwer back on a 1-year deal.

Also, Stan is re-engaging on some trade talks so it's possible he goes that route or brings Brouwer back on at least a PTO.
- Justin Lowe

Good news on both points.

We need some sack up front.

Badly.

I think we have assets in Schmaltz and ADB to get Trouba. I’d trade either of those guys in a heartbeat for him.
- Return of the Roar

That fills one hole and creates another. Not gonna fix much with that deal IMO.

UPDATE: I just heard the Hawks are entertaining bringing Troy Brouwer back on a 1-year deal.

Also, Stan is re-engaging on some trade talks so it's possible he goes that route or brings Brouwer back on at least a PTO.
- Justin Lowe

Hopefully PTO only and they make him prove he is worth a shot, because his recent play isn't enough to warrant it to me.

That fills one hole and creates another. Not gonna fix much with that deal IMO.
- breadbag

That's my take on any potential trades for players like Trouba. Would love to have him, however, it would not only create a new hole in the lineup but also put a dent in the prospect pipeline just at a pivotal point when it is starting to rebound and trend positively.

I think we have assets in Schmaltz and ADB to get Trouba. I’d trade either of those guys in a heartbeat for him.
- Return of the Roar

Winnipeg doesn't need forwards though, they'd need a dman to replace Trouba. Jokiharu and something might do it but the hawks need the entry level contract of Jokiharu if he makes the team anyway.

That fills one hole and creates another. Not gonna fix much with that deal IMO.
- breadbag

Have a whole roster full of guys like them. Losing either creates no hole.

Better option than spending Hossas money just to maintain the status quo. Need to get better.

Winnipeg doesn't need forwards though, they'd need a dman to replace Trouba. Jokiharu and something might do it but the hawks need the entry level contract of Jokiharu if he makes the team anyway.
- GPHawksfan

Trade our vaunted #8 pick this year. Again, worth it.