If they miss 10% of games, HHR goes down by roughly that amount. The next season's cap goes down by some similar amount.

It is a really tight squeeze, and a really short offseason.
- mohel

Ok you know what (frank) it if you say it’s possible let’s do it!!! Gotta start it up ASAP. Save the season AND the playoffs. Maybe the Hawks get lucky and either make a run at the post season or improve their draft position.

He needs to shut the (frank) up and let the scientists and doctors speak.
Uttering pure bullpoop and speculation is not helping anyone.

"Floating" the ideas that UV light and disinfectant "might" work is the sort of stuff spouted by this president that has no business being said in a briefing that is supposedly intended to provide accurate, up-to-date information on the status of the pandemic and what is actually being done to mitigate its effects and get people back to work.

And yes, I have watched and listened to the clips. You can watch them anywhere and the news reports HAVE accurately reported what was said.

It is a national disgrace.
- savvyone-1

He should stick to predicting hurricanes.

That doesn't seem to have stopped him before. Maybe he keeps Dr. Fauci because he thinks he's doing a good job?
- mohel

That's one guy Trump doesn't want on the lose. Fauci is a genius and Birx hasn't been too shabby.

The modeling wasn’t wrong - it was reasonable based on the known facts and assumptions used at the time.

Better knowledge of the facts, leading to better assumptions of the future, lead to better models - I am sure (although not part of the process) that the current models in use are better than the ones generated a month ago.
- StLBravesFan

Old saying "garbage in garbage out."

https://www.the-rink.com/why-the-chicago-blackhawks-need-to-draft-yaroslav-askarov/

oldduffman, this one's right up your alley. Enjoy!
- AEL_Fox

Thanks great read ,summed it up better then I ever could . Makes a pretty good case .If he is still there at 8th or 9th, I think he will be BPA .
Wow who this Aubrum kid !! unproven, but 9 straight SO to end the year . I had to reread that . He worth a look .

The MOST scientific. The best science ever. There never was a better science. It was more scientific than any science that ever came before it. You won't find any science any more scientific than the science we used!
- hawk35

Same science used to draft Trubisky.

unless you even them out with a two - three game subtraction you have to at least EVEN the standings and finish some.

The team(s) want that fairness to it.

the league might be chomping on the bit to include a crapload of teams ESPECIALLY if it includes big strong market teams like Chicago....and others.

So that is why there is this idea of include a large bottom end to the playoff...maybe even include ALL TEAMS to make it interesting?????

IF any shenanigans like this happen, my bet is the draft will be re-shaped like the Crosby draft where all are in it, OR if they do not include all teams the EXCLUDED will be in a lottery where they cannot win first overall, just drop say FOUR slots...and that idea may be prevalent IF they stop league games as of now....

Maybe New Jerseys drop downs the last couple years (Nico Hischier and Hughes) were to0 reminiscent of Edmonton's continual first overall status that there is a block more huge drop downs...I still thought the draft should have been "altered/fixed"prior to the McDavid draft...

You know there is some undercurrent that would simply love Montreal or Ottawa (who have a nice % chance) to go first over-all.

I just dont like looking at the current standings and want to see some big change that stops the hawks chances at 8 9 10 11 or 1 2 or 3
- wiz1901

If they end the season now, maybe do 2 lotteries. One for the teams that were out of the playoffs (based on a 68 game season), and one for the teams in playoff positions.

That’s what the playoffs would be for, ratings will be at an all time high. I just don’t think there’s enough time to squeeze in the regular season too. They’d have to get going ASAP.
- SimpleJack

If they do playoffs only, they could get huge ratings if they were the first sports back on the air. May lead to a much better TV contract when they negotiate next year.

I don’t understand the point of finishing the regular season. Just about everyone played around 70 games. That’s enough. Just start the playoffs. Anyone complaining that “we might have made it if we were able to reach 82 games” needs to get over it and understand the extraneous circumstances. Whoever the teams are that are currently in line to make the playoffs are the teams that make the playoffs, let’s start it up. Time is precious at this point, and it’s not worth trying to squeeze in a few more weeks of regular season action.
- SimpleJack

I agree; I bet many players agree; the powers that be do not agree. I expect a crappy next season since there will be no normal summer vacation...This sport is taxing on mind and body in part because the season lasts long. The break so far is refreshing - sort of - but with maybe a month off for playoff teams if the current season resumes, this will become a real drag for players on playoff teams.

He is 17.
- Elbows15

yeah he has to be, lol...my bad...

yeah he has to be, lol...my bad...
- wiz1901

Even closer to being NHL ready

Even closer to being NHL ready
- oldduffman

You spelled AHL wrong.

You spelled AHL wrong.
- Ogilthorpe2

You spelled KHL wrong.

You spelled KHL wrong.
- tvetter

He is in the KHL already ,if Askarvo could play in the AHL next year that would be the perfect move for him .Would think someone owns his Jr. rights ,maybe a year in Jr. then the A ..

He is in the KHL already ,if Askarvo could play in the AHL next year that would be the perfect move for him .Would think someone owns his Jr. rights ,maybe a year in Jr. then the A ..
- oldduffman

Is there going to be an AHL next year?

I think most fans forget just how terrible the talent pool was when Pace became GM. He was basically building a team from scratch. He has definitely made some mistakes along the way, but even if he gets fired, the next GM at least has something to build on.

His choice of Trubustky will forever haunt him. I get the questions they had about Mahomes at the time. No QB from that conference was decent at the NFL level and Pace was not alone in that opinion. The failure to take Watson in inexcusable.
- Elbows15

Was a big swing and miss. Would be great if the light bulb goes on at some point but right now I don't see it. Looks like they addressed a couple big needs with their 2nd round picks.

Like Dots mentioned, gives Foles another big red zone target along with Graham.

Don't get me wrong, Mack's great, but with all the needs they had, would have been great to have a few more picks on days one and two. No 4th rounder either, but I was ok with them giving their compensatory pick up for Foles.

I know they signed a few FA's for the line, but will be interesting to see if Daniels goes back to center and Whitehair guard.

Also, will be interesting to see if they are able to get some real production from the TE's and if Montgomery gets used a bit more this year.

He is in the KHL already ,if Askarvo could play in the AHL next year that would be the perfect move for him .Would think someone owns his Jr. rights ,maybe a year in Jr. then the A ..
- oldduffman

He played one game in the KHL. I don't think that qualifies as being in the KHL. 18 year old shouldn't be playing in the A. IMO.

Was a big swing and miss. Would be great if the light bulb goes on at some point but right now I don't see it. Looks like they addressed a couple big needs with their 2nd round picks.

Like Dots mentioned, gives Foles another big red zone target along with Graham.

Don't get me wrong, Mack's great, but with all the needs they had, would have been great to have a few more picks on days one and two. No 4th rounder either, but I was ok with them giving their compensatory pick up for Foles.

I know they signed a few FA's for the line, but will be interesting to see if Daniels goes back to center and Whitehair guard.

Also, will be interesting to see if they are able to get some real production from the TE's and if Montgomery gets used a bit more this year.
- HawkintheD

Just having Foles back there will make the line better at pass blocking. He can read a defense and go through his progressions far better than Mitch.

Run blocking? Have no idea if the shift in philosophy will suit this group better.

Just having Foles back there will make the line better at pass blocking. He can read a defense and go through his progressions far better than Mitch.

Run blocking? Have no idea if the shift in philosophy will suit this group better.
- Elbows15

I’d have to think if they can get a pass game going better with Foles, should help open some holes for the run game.

I’d also think having a year under his belt should help Montgomery too.

If TE is as important to this offense as has often been intimated, hopefully has a trickle down effect.

Agree on Foles. If there is a shortened camp maybe he ends up not bein the starter for a few games when they count. Though if Mitch has a camp similar to last season it’s hard not to see Foles starting the regular season under C.

I’d have to think if they can get a pass game going better with Foles, should help open some holes for the run game.

I’d also think having a year under his belt should help Montgomery too.

If TE is as important to this offense as has often been intimated, hopefully has a trickle down effect.

Agree on Foles. If there is a shortened camp maybe he ends up not bein the starter for a few games when they count. Though if Mitch has a camp similar to last season it’s hard not to see Foles starting the regular season under C.
- HawkintheD

Foles already knows the offense. It is basically the same offense the Eagles run. The just need to utilize Montgomery more and that will solve some problems. I look for Miller to make a huge leap this season and build on what we saw from him toward the end of last season.

I’d have to think if they can get a pass game going better with Foles, should help open some holes for the run game.

I’d also think having a year under his belt should help Montgomery too.

If TE is as important to this offense as has often been intimated, hopefully has a trickle down effect.

Agree on Foles. If there is a shortened camp maybe he ends up not bein the starter for a few games when they count. Though if Mitch has a camp similar to last season it’s hard not to see Foles starting the regular season under C.
- HawkintheD

I preferred the league when the opposite sentiment was conventional wisdom.

Is there going to be an AHL next year?
- LAHawk

If there is an NHL then it figures there would be an AHL. How much of an impact is there on smaller cities when an AHL building is vacant. Less tax revenue. More unemployment.is not good. AHL ownership is not as much having the deep pockets most NHL teams possess. Those readers moe deeply entrenched in the business world might have keen insight so please extrapolate, enlighten. But there is a relationship between AHL and NHL and as the NHL goes I would guess so does the AHL

I’d have to think if they can get a pass game going better with Foles, should help open some holes for the run game.

I’d also think having a year under his belt should help Montgomery too.

If TE is as important to this offense as has often been intimated, hopefully has a trickle down effect.

Agree on Foles. If there is a shortened camp maybe he ends up not bein the starter for a few games when they count. Though if Mitch has a camp similar to last season it’s hard not to see Foles starting the regular season under C.
- HawkintheD

Mitch will be the starter, Chief.

He's been guzzling the whey protein shakes and throwing around cement filled buckets.

Just having Foles back there will make the line better at pass blocking. He can read a defense and go through his progressions far better than Mitch.

Run blocking? Have no idea if the shift in philosophy will suit this group better.
- Elbows15

This will be interesting, everyone was just so bad at run blocking including the TEs. I know Kelce gets all the love but #81 is outstanding at run blocking for that team. Running off the edges is a big part of this offense and hopefully Harris is that guy.

He played one game in the KHL. I don't think that qualifies as being in the KHL. 18 year old shouldn't be playing in the A. IMO.
- Elbows15

I don't know it was a league game .That would put him in the KHL . Pretty good for a 17 year old kid .You should check out the article AEL_fOX posted a few pages back ..