I haven’t seen Makar play so I can’t make the comparison.

I hate to make this comparison but he play reminded me of Keith. Not exactly the same, but similar.
- DarthKane

Makar will be on the next Team Canada if they ever do a best on best tournament again in a couple years - bet on it.

So if Byram has that potential he's the pick if available.

No more of these pipsqueak forwards please.

Did McDavid drop--not a chance
- RaleighHawk

Hughes is no Mcdavid!

Yeah, when Stan sees results like his play and worlds, it sort of puts blinders on hawks looking for much June 1st free agency except a face-off man upgrade, and (if possibly via trade) and different type heavy defender, but no giant swings for the fences...
- wiz1901

No giant swing(signing a FA) would be a good thing, although I'm expecting
a big hockey trade value for value.

My reasoning is what kind of team does JC want, cuz as of now
the team can't play both ways, it's either good D or good O.

I am not going to put the carriage in front of the horse, but a couple more good drafts and on maybec two years late season this youth dominated team could sneak up and beat teams.

I see some bottom line guys who can play roles like 6628 blogger just mentioned. Calling Burrish "rubbish" intentional or a typo.

Anyway, Reese Johnson, Barrett, Hagel may prove superior in their roles. Maybe Hagel and.Barrett begin on 4th line but are more truly third line and able to spot on second line. But that 3rd line with Kubalik/Kahun/Saad looks great and Perlini slots - where. And Caggiula?

In addition to the bottom lines OMG do you take Cozens or Bowen. Both have certain things they do well or skill which can really stand out when they play with other good players

I think we can hope that Carlsson and.Gilbert become steady dmen and my hope for them is based that neither is the sensational skill but just take care of business approach. Their success would make Mitchell or Beaudin an interesting dilemna. Because your hope is Boqvist will force his way on to the roster at one point in time. But neither Beaudin or Mitchell likely gets a lion share of games to prove themselves next year. But their games those two get in will really get this board hopping. Can the roster carty both of them?

I do not see fail in each of our prospects. I do think that after two seasons maybe Kyrs could challenge for a third pair. But whom knows how many of the current group and highly touted dmen prospects may be still wearing the Indian Head. Sure Keith is probably going to get traded if the right fit for him is found. Sure Gus will go too. But when and for what.

Tune in to Rockford Icehogs because part of the future starts with many new players skating there next two seasons.

Oh who will they draft at #3.
- jhawk59

Without any additions, I would put Caggiula and Perlinimrght where they finished the year. Drake with Toews and Kane, Perlini with ADB And Strome. Move Saad up with Toews and Kane if you need to go nuclear later in the game.

Goalies would adjust to the bigger angles, defensemen would adjust and keep opponents wide of the circles....

As long as they wouldn’t go to a “3-point line” kind of situation, the name of the game would still be getting inside, into the slot and home plate area, players to the net blinding the goalie....a wide open long shot is still a long shot.

I think NHL defenses would adjust.
- StLBravesFan

Analysis indicates that big ice leads to less scoring, mainly for the reasons you noted.

Love your insite Wiz but its PRINCE Albert not St Albert.

The Giants dug deep, I just finished watching it this morning.
So the first star but he wasn't a plus, just a zero (even).


I guess he didn't stand out on the two even strength goals he was on the ice for? Did his defensive play not come into the way the play afterSt. Albert entry was "handled" by the Giants?


All I am saying, it keep watching and try and place the final product in the nHl at a different level of compete/skill/quickness before we get a final consensus that this kid serves the Chicago franchise more than any forward.
- wiz1901

Makar will be on the next Team Canada if they ever do a best on best tournament again in a couple years - bet on it.

So if Byram has that potential he's the pick if available.

No more of these pipsqueak forwards please.
- RickJ

Except Caufield

Love your insite Wiz but its PRINCE Albert not St Albert.
- SaskHawkFan

LOL
Got me!
Greg parks defund team, St. Albert Steel
I very easily could have types Prince George Raiders too., in Alberta Junior league.

I am very curious as to which way the Hawks go, but more over in my mind if they were to take THIS specific defenseman who they come to the conclusion hs is the best player available.

I have heard both Mrk Kelley and Stan Bowman say we will get consensus as to who the best player is...

Yeah, when Stan sees results like his play and worlds, it sort of puts blinders on hawks looking for much June 1st free agency except a face-off man upgrade, and (if possibly via trade) and different type heavy defender, but no giant swings for the fences...
- wiz1901

I don't know about that just a feeling but Mcego got to itchy finger to make big splash either trade or signing. I could see him telling bowman that need a big signing or trade just my opinion. Personally i don't think they do much as far as signings trades different story. Maybe a chariot and tanev types.

Caufield, Byram, Turcotte or Cozens - the Hawks will get a solid prospect.
- DarthKane

I m still with picking a center Cozens

I m still with picking a center Cozens
- Scott1977

I think the way the prospect carries himself, on and off the ice, his compete level, his fit are all part of this...

You don't get to pick at #3 much, unless you were the Oilers with all these early chances...you HAVE to make sure you aren't sending the prospect pack a couple years after they turn pro like Arizona did Strome...
you have to get a cornerstone

I think the way the prospect carries himself, on and off the ice, his compete level, his fit are all part of this...

You don't get to pick at #3 much, unless you were the Oilers with all these early chances...you HAVE to make sure you aren't sending the prospect pack a couple years after they turn pro like Arizona did Strome...
you have to get a cornerstone
- wiz1901

I really don’t understand what happened in Arizona with Strome, he played a grand total of 48 games over three seasons with them. Looks like he never really got a chance.

Man watching Kaapo Kakko boy he’s good. He even made the empty netter look impressive. He’s very strong on his skates.

Kakko with a hat trick today. Could he be playing himself into the #1 spot? NJ has to at least be considering it. If I were given the choice I might select Kakko over Hughes. There's no doubt Hughes is an amazing talent and even if it takes him couple years to reach the heights of his potential - he is almost certain to be a superstar offensive player ... but Kakko is damn good - right now.

Man watching Kaapo Kakko boy he’s good. He even made the empty netter look impressive. He’s very strong on his skates.
- walleyeb1

He is ready! Hughes might become better player someday but right now Kakko is ahead of him. Too bad Hawks didn't get the #2 pick. Kakko might be most promising Finnish hockey player ever. He is that good.

He is ready! Hughes might become better player someday but right now Kakko is ahead of him. Too bad Hawks didn't get the #2 pick. Kakko might be most promising Finnish hockey player ever. He is that good.
- MjulQvist

No argument from me, that’s for sure.

Kakko

https://twitter.com/steve.../1127309228086054918?s=21

https://twitter.com/steve.../1127283267982516231?s=21

https://twitter.com/steve.../1127313012958932992?s=21

No argument from me, that’s for sure.
- walleyeb1

That is why I was suggesting Hughes slipping to the 3rd pick. Kakko goes first then the rangers pick the defenseman.

Just spit balling here ... What if NJ takes Kakko and NYR decides to go with Byram or one of the bigger centers which drops Hughes into the Hawks lap. Then ... what if the Hawks trade the #3 pick (Hughes) to Vancouver so they can do the brother act again ... and the price to pay - Elias Pettersson.

Far fetched? Yep, but thoughts?

I think the way the prospect carries himself, on and off the ice, his compete level, his fit are all part of this...

You don't get to pick at #3 much, unless you were the Oilers with all these early chances...you HAVE to make sure you aren't sending the prospect pack a couple years after they turn pro like Arizona did Strome...
you have to get a cornerstone
- wiz1901

Do you wiz think cozens can be a cornerstone for the hawks going forward? Here is another question for you wiz in your honest opinion who do think is better Cozens or turcotte. I want a center so those are my two choices.

I really don’t understand what happened in Arizona with Strome, he played a grand total of 48 games over three seasons with them. Looks like he never really got a chance.
- walleyeb1

Look at the organization its been in disarray for some time now plus who drafted him Maloney or the young gm who's name escapes me right now. Here is a question that maybe somebody answer did strome ask for trade out or not might have something do with them trading him.

Kakko with a hat trick today. Could he be playing himself into the #1 spot? NJ has to at least be considering it. If I were given the choice I might select Kakko over Hughes. There's no doubt Hughes is an amazing talent and even if it takes him couple years to reach the heights of his potential - he is almost certain to be a superstar offensive player ... but Kakko is damn good - right now.
- EbonyRaptor

In my opinion kappo goes 1st to Jersey then hughes to N.Y. after that its anybody guess.

Just spit balling here ... What if NJ takes Kakko and NYR decides to go with Byram or one of the bigger centers which drops Hughes into the Hawks lap. Then ... what if the Hawks trade the #3 pick (Hughes) to Vancouver so they can do the brother act again ... and the price to pay - Elias Pettersson.

Far fetched? Yep, but thoughts?
- EbonyRaptor

Intriguing possible developments, maybe not that far fetched.

If Hughes ever fell out of the top 2 Stanbo could hold an auction. Like if teams with multiple 1st rounders (Colorado, Buffalo, LAK and Anaheim) really want Hughes they have to give Chicago both their picks in return.

I think the Avs own 4 & 16 and LA 5 &22.

Sure would be fun to watch

Meanwhile back at the OHL playoffs, Guelph has stormed back from a 2-0 game deficit to take a 3-2 game lead over Ottawa. Game 6 Sunday at Guelph. Entwistle with 2 goals and 3 assists through the 5 games.

Intriguing possible developments, maybe not that far fetched.

If Hughes ever fell out of the top 2 Stanbo could hold an auction. Like if teams with multiple 1st rounders (Colorado, Buffalo, LAK and Anaheim) really want Hughes they have to give Chicago both their picks in return.

I think the Avs own 4 & 16 and LA 5 &22.

Sure would be fun to watch
- RickJ

If Kakko goes #1, maybe the Rangers aren't enamored with Hughes and holds the auction.