Yeah, because Murphy played so well in Q's system

- LAHawk

Q will take any D man back in trade because its really all about him wanting to run useless Keith Yandle's ass out of town.

Where has Viktor Svedburg gone, Q willing to consider.

Florida needs rd and cap space to make big splash imo.
- Scott1977

maybe in talks to expand the trade so hawks another prospect back possibly.

Yeah, because Murphy played so well in Q's system

- LAHawk

He doesn't really play well anywhere. He can't skate, can't make a pass. Has a decent shot and gets hit with shots a fair bit. He's a pylon

Are you really JJ?

- LAHawk

Dude, dat's cold. I put the stupid emoji after it.

Q will take any D man back in trade because its really all about him wanting to run useless Keith Yandle's ass out of town.

Where has Viktor Svedburg gone, Q willing to consider.
- RickJ

They've been playing 7 dmen to keep Yandle's streak going.

Dude, dat's cold. I put the stupid emoji after it.
- Chunk

Sorry, it was definitely made in jest, just like your post, which I did take in jest.

It's a matter of "want". It's fun to score goals and play offense, it's not as much fun to back check and get in the way of shots.
- GPHawksfan

The corollary to that perspective is that if you can't produce offensively then you better know how to play defense and do other things that help the team win or else you won't make it in the pros.

That's why you respect and root for players like Hagel and prospects like Entwistle, Slavin, Barratt, and Altybarmakian. They do whatever it takes to compete.

Stillman is a dman, has to be for Murphy. ('')
- GPHawksfan

Stillman is a dman, has to be for Murphy. ('')
- GPHawksfan

Is Stillman better than any of the Hawks top D prospects? Why would we give up a veteran Dman who has been solid this year for two guys that are meh...and we are taking on salary. If Murphy or Keith are involved in this trade there better be more in terms of draft picks and prospects.

As far as Keith goes, I think I read he has custody of his kid. It might be difficult for him to waive his no trade during the season if that's the case. Just a thought....

Hopefully Lundell is included, there is the Hawks #3 center of the future.

He doesn't really play well anywhere. He can't skate, can't make a pass. Has a decent shot and gets hit with shots a fair bit. He's a pylon
- GPHawksfan

I think Murphy has been solid this year.

Is Stillman better than any of the Hawks top D prospects? Why would we give up a veteran Dman who has been solid this year for two guys that are meh...and we are taking on salary. If Murphy or Keith are involved in this trade there better be more in terms of draft picks and prospects.

As far as Keith goes, I think I read he has custody of his kid. It might be difficult for him to waive his no trade during the season if that's the case. Just a thought....
- NamedSources

Do you know what sarcasm is?

I think Murphy has been solid this year.
- NamedSources

Good for you. I'm not here to debate about Murphy. Some here like him and some don't. I'm in the latter category

Do you know what sarcasm is?
- GPHawksfan

Yes I do....forgive for not interpreting the words you wrote on a screen properly...I will try to do better Master Asshat.

I think Murphy has been solid this year.
- NamedSources

Trade completed

Brett Connolly, Riley Stillman and Henrik Borgstrom plus a 7th Rd pick in exchange for Lucas Carlsson and Lucas Wallmark.

Connolly has 2 more yrs at $3.5M AAV. Florida freeing up cap space as part of this. Hawks using their cap space to net 2 young players

Hawks get: Brett Connolly, Riley Stillman, Fenrik Borgstrom, 2021 7th RD pick (FLA)

Panthers get: Lucas Wallmark Lucas Carlsson
Per Eklund so who knows. I think he mean Henrik Borgstrom, if so i hope so.

Yes I do....forgive for not interpreting the words you wrote on a screen properly...I will try to do better Master Asshat.
- NamedSources

Maybe don't comment if you're that stupid and easily offended when asked a simple question dumbass

Carlsson and Wallmark to Florida.

Hawks also getting a 7th and Henrik Borgstrom

Maybe don't comment if you're that stupid and easily offended when asked a simple question dumbass
- GPHawksfan

Don't you understand sarcasm?

Carlsson and Wallmark to Florida.

Hawks also getting a 7th and Henrik Borgstrom
- boilermaker100

Sorry to see Carlsson go but it's not like we're thin on D prospects.

Hopefully Lundell is included, there is the Hawks #3 center of the future.
- LAHawk

Noel would be another prospect i like to come back. Its bowman he ll get fleeced ha ha

Trade completed

Brett Connolly, Riley Stillman and Henrik Borgstrom plus a 7th Rd pick in exchange for Lucas Carlsson and Lucas Wallmark.

Connolly has 2 more yrs at $3.5M AAV. Florida freeing up cap space as part of this. Hawks using their cap space to net 2 young players
- NamedSources

Borgstrom clearly the focus of that deal. Former #1 pick (23rd overall) in 2016. A natural center with good size (6'3" 200 pounds).

He's been tabbed with being inconsistent since being drafted but has worked harder at improving in his own end. High ceiling offensively, at least that was his M.O. on draft day and since then.

Borgstrom clearly the focus of that deal. Former #1 pick (23rd overall) in 2016.

He's been tabbed with being inconsistent since being drafted but has worked harder at improving in his own end. High ceiling offensively, at least that was his M.O. on draft day and since then.
- Theo Fox

Yep, this could be a steal. Can he play this year being that he is currently in Finland?

Carlsson and Wallmark to Florida.

Hawks also getting a 7th and Henrik Borgstrom
- boilermaker100

Borgstrom is another former first round pick too. The Bowman favorite

Borgstrom clearly the focus of that deal. Former #1 pick (23rd overall) in 2016. A natural center with good size (6'3" 200 pounds).

He's been tabbed with being inconsistent since being drafted but has worked harder at improving in his own end. High ceiling offensively, at least that was his M.O. on draft day and since then.
- Theo Fox

Already posted on CapFriendly.

Rumors posted on NHL News Twitter account:

- Teams are interested in Colin Miller from the Sabres and the Hawks, Wings, and Sharks might help broker the deal (per Darren Dreger).

- The Hawks, Bruins, and Sabres have kicked the tires on Elvis Merzlikins from the Jackets (per David Pagnotta).
- Theo Fox

JFC I hope they don’t get Elvis Merzlikins. I can hear it now, Foley saying Elvis has left the building after turd teen turdy tree and he and Edzo giggling about it for years.