Paving the way for Bobrovsky to join the Hawks.
- DarthKane

Bobrovsky, Zadorov, Shalunov, Okulov, Zhafyarov, Altybarmakyan.

Stan should trade Kubalik while he still has some value. He could easily get a 3rd round pick and C-level prospect (assuming he retains salary).
- DarthKane

Trade him for Sikura while he still can.

How in the world did EDM get swept? Reminds me of 2017 when NSH swept the Hawks. All the talent and no one to do all the the required work.

I didn't get to see the game either (highlights are available on the Hawks site), but Germany (3-0-0) beat Canada (0-3-0). He didn't score, but still is tied for second in points for the tournament (2G, 3A).

Hagel (10:50), Beaudin (12:51) and Pirri (16:46) played for Canada who really don't look great.

Kubalik scored an OT winner for CZE. Zadorov, and Shalunov played in a loss for the Russians. Kurashev plays tomorrow.
- Chunk

Marco Sturm has Germany rolling again. CBH would be very wise to consider offering him the head coach position ASAP.

How in the world did EDM get swept? Reminds me of 2017 when NSH swept the Hawks. All the talent and no one to do all the the required work.
- Chunk

I don't care how it happened, I'm just happy to see Mike Smith lose!

Marco Sturm has Germany rolling again. CBH would be very wise to consider offering him the head coach position ASAP.
- gifman

Their head coach is Finnish Toni Soderholm and assistants are Ville Peltonen (FIN) and Matt McIlvane (USA). Sturm is not part of this German team.

I only saw parts of it - but the Canadians had a lot of PP time in the 2nd period - including almost 4 minutes of 5x3 - and couldn’t score - lots of shots, but all either blocked by the German packe-in wall around the net, or shot right into the goalie.
- StLBravesFan

Is JC Canadian coach???

How in the world did EDM get swept? Reminds me of 2017 when NSH swept the Hawks. All the talent and no one to do all the the required work.
- Chunk

Maybe next season they will attempt to break in two first round seletions: Both dmen Bouchard and Broberg

Mighy see more Koekoeck if he doesn't turn up on the Kraken

Correction made on spelling of Broberg name

How in the world did EDM get swept? Reminds me of 2017 when NSH swept the Hawks. All the talent and no one to do all the the required work.
- Chunk

I don’t know, but I love it. (frank) them and their 17 consecutive first overall picks. I hope they never win a playoff series again and still find themselves in perpetual cap hell.

How in the world did EDM get swept? Reminds me of 2017 when NSH swept the Hawks. All the talent and no one to do all the the required work.
- Chunk

I don't understand either, I thought Tippett was a defensive wizard as a coach.

I don’t know, but I love it. (frank) them and their 17 consecutive first overall picks. I hope they never win a playoff series again and still find themselves in perpetual cap hell.
- Ogilthorpe2

The curse of 99.

The curse of 99.
- powerenforcer

Edmonton won a Cup after trading Gretzky.

The curse of 99.
- powerenforcer

Whatever it is, I’ve been enjoying it these last few years. I also love that every year many of the “experts” keep proclaiming this is the year…

(frank) em.

Not as satisfying as the Blues being swept, but still entertaining.

Watching the Leafs have success against a very weak Montreal team at least give me some hope for a couple Hawks prospects Nylander brother is maybe the Lafs best player maybe some of that will transition over to our Nylander big maybe and Sandin is about 5 months older then Boqvist and drafted about 20 spots later but much the same makeup as Boqvist and looks to be turning a corner in his development maybe hope for Boqvist yet .Again this all small sample size against a very weak Montreal team .

Edmonton won a Cup after trading Gretzky.
- LAHawk

That is correct. The best players in the world can’t win by themselves, they need help and also leader types like Messier and Toews for example. TBH, while I’m not a fan of Edmonton, the league needs guys like McDavid to go deep in the playoffs, it’s just good for the league to showcase that type of talent.

That is correct. The best players in the world can’t win by themselves, they need help and also leader types like Messier and Toews for example. TBH, while I’m not a fan of Edmonton, the league needs guys like McDavid to go deep in the playoffs, it’s just good for the league to showcase that type of talent.
- Angotti

If the NHL were the NBA (maybe the NFL, too), McDavid would be forcing his way out of Edmonton this Summer. Looked like he wanted to, given the look on his mug after Bear served up the pizza pie for the tying goal.

Speaking of pizzas, how about the extra large deep dish served up by the Penguin goalie in OT to give the Isles a 3-2 series edge? Ooof.

https://chicago.suntimes....an-serge-aubin-nhl-hockey

Pertinent info from my perspective: “I used him as a [first]-line player,” Aubin said. “He did really well in a lot of different areas, whether it was in the defensive zone [or] playing against top lines on the other side. ... His skating this year was even better than last year. He’s really an elite skater. And his decision-making was also better. We could see a lot of growth.”

“We wanted to give him more responsibility this year,” Aubin said. “It was challenging a little bit as far as faceoffs — [those struggles] came from him just not being quite strong enough yet. But other than that, his puck support was phenomenal. He really opens the ice up tremendously with his speed.

“So once he got the hang of holding the puck and having good puck support, he really changed the dynamic of our team. Down low, below the goal line in our ‘D’ zone, he was solid. He’s such a smooth skater that it was actually pretty easy for him to be in the right position.”

Upon arriving in Illinois this summer, Reichel still will need to adjust to the North American style of play, increase his physicality and keep gaining weight. Over the last year, he has bulked up his 6-foot frame from 163 pounds to 176, but Aubin estimated Reichel’s ideal weight will be about 187 pounds.

Stan should trade Kubalik while he still has some value. He could easily get a 3rd round pick and C-level prospect (assuming he retains salary).
- DarthKane

Kubalik will be the main piece the next time Stan trades for Saad.

If the NHL were the NBA (maybe the NFL, too), McDavid would be forcing his way out of Edmonton this Summer. Looked like he wanted to, given the look on his mug after Bear served up the pizza pie for the tying goal.
- mohel

I noticed that as well, a guy like that needs to be in a big market, Strome for McDavid, get it done Stan!

Kubalik will be the main piece the next time Stan trades for Saad.
- 333inthe3rd

I know you’re kidding, however with Kubalik’s improvement in his overall game, IMHO he is currently a better all around forward than Saad, and I’ve always liked Saad.

That is correct. The best players in the world can’t win by themselves, they need help and also leader types like Messier and Toews for example. TBH, while I’m not a fan of Edmonton, the league needs guys like McDavid to go deep in the playoffs, it’s just good for the league to showcase that type of talent.
- Angotti

And that’s exactly why you don’t give up a but ton of picks to sign a guy like Makar

And that’s exactly why you don’t give up a but ton of picks to sign a guy like Makar
- Ogilthorpe2

Oh, I agree 100%, but I do like Makar. In my opinion he’s the best young defenseman out there, but he does play with a lot of high end talent, which in turn facilitates his production.

Oh, I agree 100%, but I do like Makar. In my opinion he’s the best young defenseman out there, but he does play with a lot of high end talent, which in turn facilitates his production.
- Angotti

yes, when surrounded by Elite talent a good D can rack up the points - Example is Keith in 2010 had 69 pts.

Oh, I agree 100%, but I do like Makar. In my opinion he’s the best young defenseman out there, but he does play with a lot of high end talent, which in turn facilitates his production.
- Angotti

Next Wednesday is the draft order day. Two or three very good dmen might go in top five. A dman wiz once projected for Chicago could be available. I doubt any more move up in draft trades, at least not involving Chicago

Although the next Maker not in this draft, Power would likely be considered a high impact NHL dman. How soon Iet wiz say. I could guess slight possibility we move up only a couple of slots if Kelly and Bowman really want someone more than whom they see at our own slot

Is there a particular top center, dman or even the top goaltender available at say #10 as any rate would be conditional. I just see it as unlikely to happen. There is a high price to move up. Regula or Beaudin. We get hung up on. One of them plus Suter. Not too much interest. Kubalik. That would get it done. I probably pass and just draft someone else we like our original slot.

Eventually we need to steal someone with our mid first round or move to a very early pick. The difference makers are for most part early first round picks. We will be merely an average team fighting to make playoffs if we do not add a couple top picks over next 2-3 years