Sikura has been recalled.

Fun little stat I encountered:

The NHL's leading scorers since January 20

Kane 16 pts
Toews 14 pts
DeBrincat 14 pts
Strome 14 pts
Aho 12 pts
Marchand 12 pts

If the Hawks decide that Delia is the guy moving forward (and all signs point to that, even if SSS), then this is the equivalent of drafting a franchise QB early in the NFL and using that rookie-scale contract as a competing window. The cap savings from not having to pay market value for a starter will be huge these next 3 years (assuming Crawford is resolved this summer).

Otherwise, Delia is just paid backup money which is perfectly fine anyhow.
- TommyHawk

LTIR Crow next season while Delia takes the lead with a backup from Rockford or FA brought in on the cheap and Stan has a plethora of cap space.

*AA for Tom Wilson straight up

I would agree with Laz had we not given up Schmaltz in that deal which still could end up being a wash.
Schmaltz is a good player and I for one will not pile on with the rest of the fans in knocking him.
- 67hawks

He has the ability and has shown he can amass some points. Now he has to do it over a full season and play less scared. Cannot knock him until he proves himself or not. He fits on a team emphasizing speed.. We can surmise all we want but really it is not worth a mere couple of sentences. Will just have to see how he does.

mohel
Today @ 9:16 AM ET
Best wishes to Scott Darling, who has taken a leave of absence from Carolina's AHL team. I hope it isn't related to previous demons.


Oh no.....
- MNHawk

My prayers for Scott Darling. I have a brother-in-law who fought the bottle* and, after many missteps, is finally bottle-free for 13 years now.
*if this is indeed what the young man is fighting.

Sikura has been recalled.
- DarthKane

Should have been Knott at least one game vs Bruins

I thought he was injured. Well neither him or his brother scoring much lately.

How much better can he perform this season
Needs weight training over a couple of summers.

Sikura has been recalled.
- DarthKane

Lucky #23

@FriedgeHNIC: Delia breakdown is 750K/750k/1.1M, with a $400K signing bonus in year I


The breakdown makes sense. I was curious whether the Hawks would build in some flexibility (due to the Crawford uncertainties) by giving Delia a 2-way in his first year.

My guess would have been 2 year deal with 1st year being a 2-way. I'm ok with the deal though if it's all 1-way. I love Delia's work ethic and mental side of the game.
- Justin Lowe

I'm curious why you keep advocating a two way deal? It doesn't have anything to do with waivers anymore it only saves the team money on the players AHL salary compared to his NHL salary. The way the hawks waste money i don't think they care about a few hundred thousand

Should have been Knott at least one game vs Bruins

I thought he was injured. Well neither him or his brother scoring much lately.

How much better can he perform this season
Needs weight training over a couple of summers.
- jhawk59

Needs to put on 20lbs this summer. Krüger too.

Kinda surprised Perlini hasn't found himself in Rockford yet. Hayden > Perlini imo
- Assman22

He'd have to clear waivers and someone would likely claim him

Should have been Knott at least one game vs Bruins

I thought he was injured. Well neither him or his brother scoring much lately.

How much better can he perform this season
Needs weight training over a couple of summers.
- jhawk59

It should have been Martinsen, the team needs more grit.

He'd have to clear waivers and someone would likely claim him
- GPHawksfan

You say that like it’s a bad thing.

Sikura has been recalled.
- DarthKane

Cap Friendly states Tyler? Sikura?

The Lightning draft extremely well and Stevie Y wouldnt have spent a 10th overall on a player he didnt think had excellent NHL potential.

His 'misfortune' has been injuries and playing behind Hedman, McDonagh, Sergachev etc. Tampa gave him a chance to establish himself elsewhere, in the Western Conference. I think we will look at the trade as a steal in a year or 2 while he plays for minimal salary. Defenceman take time to hit their stride in the NHL, if he stays healthy he can be a good one. And a much better option than laying out huge $ for a free agent like Jake Gardiner.
- RickJ

Keith Joki
Murphy Boqvist
Koek Gus

You say that like it’s a bad thing.
- DarthKane

I think he has way more potential than Hayden and some is pissing themselves that there is talk of trading him or how he should be given a top 6 spot.

It should have been Martinsen, the team needs more grit.
- DarthKane

I still would like to see Martensen on that 4th line with Hayden and Kruger.

Justin - With a plethora of D in the 'stable' - any chatter the Hawks would use one of these to trade for a Top 6 forward?

Quick thought on Delia and No movement and No trade clause

Considering Delia a little over a year removed from barely playing pro hockey, getting a 3 year deal at 1mm buys him time and gives him some security.

This is a great deal for both sides. Calls to firing his agent are unbased in fact.

IF Delia gets hurt now or slumps, he is not forsaken.

For those cursing the NMC/NTC you have to understand that the players are people with families. Some level of professional courtesy is a part of doing business. Think military families, whipsawed and moved around the country every year. Tough life.

The 10 team list is not an end all in moving someone.

Justin - With a plethora of D in the 'stable' - any chatter the Hawks would use one of these to trade for a Top 6 forward?
- glennjpawlak22

No this plethora of D many fawn over is young and unproven at this point.

Keith Joki
Murphy Boqvist
Koek Gus
- SoftServe

Dahlstrom will gradually become the anchor of the d corp. He and Murphy.

Sikura has been recalled.
- DarthKane

to replace who? Hayden?

to replace who? Hayden?
- glennjpawlak22

Probably Kampf who apparently is out for 2-3 weeks which leaves us without an extra forward.

Dahlstrom will gradually become the anchor of the d corp. He and Murphy.
- TrueGrit

Ya I like Dahlstrom as well. There's no use in trying to figure out how this team will ice the back end over the next few years haha. It makes my head hurt.

Sikura has been recalled.
- DarthKane

Please play instead of Perlini.

Fun little stat I encountered:

The NHL's leading scorers since January 20

Kane 16 pts
Toews 14 pts
DeBrincat 14 pts
Strome 14 pts
Aho 12 pts
Marchand 12 pts
- TommyHawk

They put this stat up on the screen during yesterday’s telecast. Had to rewind to look at it to see if I had really seen it or was just imagining it. Helps explain the winning streak.