Benning, the Vancouver GM is said to be looking to remake his defense because Dallas was successful in stopping Vegas by playing in your face defense as opposed to packing it in, because his defenseman were not physically able to handle the Vegas forwards one on one.

What does that mean for the Hawks, when you look at next years roster, and you can only count Koekoeck and Murphy as "big defenseman".

Figuring Matta is all but gone by buy-out or trade.
- LAHawk

Murphy for Hughes please

I know it's not a big deal, but I'm surprised the Flames/Oilers haven't officially announced the completion of the Neal/Lucic trade, specifically the 3rd round pick that goes to the Hawks (possibly).
- DarthKane

Don't remember the result but I think the league ruled on that. They prorated, I think, Neal's goals making him a 20 goal scorer.

Murphy for Hughes please
- BetweenTheDots

Vancouver i think would love Murphy to replace Tanev alongside Hughes, question is what is a fair return back?

Why not just schedule 48 games (like in 2013 and, I think, the other lost-game lockouts) or some othe number short of 82?

In 2013, they started on January 19, and the Hawks were parading the Cup around the ice by June 24. Then - almost a normal summer off.

I’d look toward a normal start for 2021-22, and back it off from there. Forty-eight game starting basically after the NFL ended would probably be acceptable to the national networks, I doubt fans in the stands will be an issue until April or later anyways so the loss of revenue there would be minimal, and starting in January (early or late) would give everyone more time to understand the situation - including border crossings.

Play all regular season games within the conference, most within the division, two or three game series, long cross border swings - to reduce travel.

And keep the integrity of the on-ice game - unlike baseball,which (with 7 inning games and extra innings starting with a runner on second) seems to have ,sold it’s soul to TV.
- StLBravesFan

More games equals more TV revenue which is a big piece of the revenue pie if no or limited attendance at games.

I like Amirov, too. He may take longer to reach potential but could be the type where patience could pay off.

But that's the trade off: are the best 1st rounders the one with the shortest path to the NHL to be impact players or the ones with the highest ceiling even if the path is longer.

These aren't necessarily mutually exclusive either so a hybrid answer perhaps.
- Theo Fox

Higher ceilings imo

Vancouver i think would love Murphy to replace Tanev alongside Hughes, question is what is a fair return back?
- LAHawk

Demko?

Vancouver i think would love Murphy to replace Tanev alongside Hughes, question is what is a fair return back?
- LAHawk

Podkolin?

Demko?
- boilermaker100

I would definitely think about that, especially if they look to move away from Crow. He has the talent, can he take the next step?

Podkolin?
- Scott1977

I think Vancouver hangs up the phone

I think Vancouver hangs up the phone
- LAHawk

They probably hang up the phone on both proposals

I would definitely think about that, especially if they look to move away from Crow. He has the talent, can he take the next step?
- LAHawk

He can play a season along side Crawford. Will need 2 decent goalies for these upcoming day night double headers or additional b2b's

I think Vancouver hangs up the phone
- LAHawk

I know just throwing it out there as fun but demko or mckewn and Lind?

Vancouver i think would love Murphy to replace Tanev alongside Hughes, question is what is a fair return back?
- LAHawk

I would be happy with two weeks of Markströms right to sign him for Murphy....

It is stupid with a capital STU. And double headers would have to all be weekend or else why play them? TV is not going to pay for a weekday early game.
- rpeters01

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4 double headers per weekend, 2 on Saturday 2 on Sunday. Say Saturday in the Eastern and Mountain zones , and Sunday in Central and Pacific time zones. Game times would be staggered to prevent overlap of broadcasts.

Maybe each team has their turn in the barrel once or twice. Not saying it's a good idea but the logistics could be worked out.

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I would be happy with two weeks of Markströms right to sign him for Murphy....
- wiz1901

I don't think hawks can afford markstroms. More than likely asking 7 million per year for 5 or more years. Not saying i would trade him but i would quietly shop dcat and see what a possible return would be. Again not saying hawks should trade him.

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4 double headers per weekend, 2 on Saturday 2 on Sunday. Say Saturday in the Eastern and Mountain zones , and Sunday in Central and Pacific time zones. Game times would be staggered to prevent overlap of broadcasts.

Maybe each team has their turn in the barrel once or twice. Not saying it's a good idea but the logistics could be worked out.

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- boilermaker100

To play 82 games guys will be on fumes.

I don't think hawks can afford markstroms. More than likely asking 7 million per year for 5 or more years. Not saying i would trade him but i would quietly shop dcat and see what a possible return would be. Again not saying hawks should trade him.
- Scott1977

I'd like to have his $6m to spend on somebody else.

I'd like to have his $6m to spend on somebody else.
- rpeters01

Here's a Van. scenario. Sign Markstrom to a deal and use Demko with one year left as a backup. Instead of losing Demko to Seattle expansion draft, trade him at the TDL if they're not in contention or next off season before the draft. If Matkstrom falls flat on his face during the season and Demko takes over as #1,, protect him instead of Markstrom.

ADB for Tuch straight up. Get it done Stan lol
- Assman22

And when Tuch put up 10 goals next season, people will be looking to trade him, too.

I think the Hawks will go with the safe pick in the first round and take a risk with their second round pick. If he's available, I think the Hawks take Amirov at #17.
- DarthKane

Not if Mercer is there.

Very nice anthems by Barenaked Ladies.

And when Tuch put up 10 goals next season, people will be looking to trade him, too.
- Elbows15

Kind of amazing that he had the same number of goals in the playoffs as he did during the regular season.

I find it interesting that we find a guy who has proven to be able to put up 30-40 goals and we want to trade him.

We need players of all types. I like Highmore. He's defensively sound and tries really hard, puts in the work and is smart. A team full of Highmores gets you the MN Wild.

Kind of amazing that he had the same number of goals in the playoffs as he did during the regular season.

I find it interesting that we find a guy who has proven to be able to put up 30-40 goals and we want to trade him.

We need players of all types. I like Highmore. He's defensively sound and tries really hard, puts in the work and is smart. A team full of Highmores gets you the MN Wild.
- Chunk

Yes its called a balance line up skill speed size physicality heart and soul players.

Demko?
- boilermaker100

No thanks, i need a larger body of work, Demko and Hughes you betcha, I'm thinking gm is fine with Hughes size because of his talent but you know i had to say it

Goddamit this game is over already