I know Kurashev is younger, but I would have signed (for less) Suter over Kurashev. I don’t think either will be different two years from now than they are today. I think Suter brings more to the table today. Suter will still be under 30 after his two year deal. I also think he would bring more at the TDL.
- Ztra

So Detroit (Yzerman) is the second team , and Suter’s second contract that had plenty of cap space and let Suter just walk.Anyway’s don’t think A smallish forward not very good in his defensive zone, with a high water mark of 13-15 goals is on KD’s radar.

I thought Suter was a big overpay when Yzerman signed him, and he played so well that he earned a contract worth 1/2 of what he was making with Detroit.

So Detroit (Yzerman) is the second team , and Suter’s second contract that had plenty of cap space and let Suter just walk.Anyway’s don’t think A smallish forward not very good in his defensive zone, with a high water mark of 13-15 goals is on KD’s radar.

I thought Suter was a big overpay when Yzerman signed him, and he played so well that he earned a contract worth 1/2 of what he was making with Detroit.
- LAHawk

Lies! Overpaying isn't part of the Yzerplan!

Well played, Bear.
- mohel

Sometimes, these things just pop in my head


Think it went over most others

I think he has one with Hyundai
as well.
- BetweenTheDots

I am surprised Chevrolet didn't gobble him up

It is Steve Ludzik Day. #29

I am surprised Chevrolet didn't gobble him up
- bjphawkfan

I believe Bedard’s endorsement is with the Canadian division of Hyundai. Doubt if we'll see any of those ads in the US. Unless there’s a no compete clause with other auto companies we still may see him in the Chicagoland Chevy Dealers ad campaign.

I believe Bedard’s endorsement is with the Canadian division of Hyundai. Doubt if we'll see any of those ads in the US. Unless there’s a no compete clause with other auto companies we still may see him in the Chicagoland Chevy Dealers ad campaign.
- boilermaker100

He also has an endorsement deals with Lululemon, Biosteel and Holt Renfrew. Earlier someone posted he may make more in endorsements than what he’ll make in his contracts with the Blackhawks. If he continues getting endorsement deals that could very well be the case.

https://dailyhive.com/van...list-of-endorsement-deals

He's electric!
- vabeachbear

He's a Prius not a Tesla.

He also has an endorsement deals with Lululemon, Biosteel and Holt Renfrew. Earlier someone posted he may make more in endorsements than what he’ll make in his contracts with the Blackhawks. If he continues getting endorsement deals that could very well be the case.

https://dailyhive.com/van...list-of-endorsement-deals
- paulr

I wish I had a daughter his age

It is Steve Ludzik Day. #29
- bjphawkfan

It better be Larmer day tomorrow or I'll organize a posse and hunt you down!

It better be Larmer day tomorrow or I'll organize a posse and hunt you down!
- 6628

Jeff Larmer wore number #10 so we have a while to go yet.

Jeff Larmer wore number #10 so we have a while to go yet.
- bjphawkfan

Considering that you went for Billy Gardiner at 34 - it isn't like it is gonna matter much unless 34 was Gardiner standing next to Al Secord....

He's a Prius not a Tesla.
- rpeters01

There's always that guy here

Krejci retires:
https://twitter.com/NHL/s.../1691076040825692160?s=20

There's always that guy here
- vabeachbear

It is Steve Ludzik Day. #29
- bjphawkfan

Ted Bulley

Scott Wheeler's Pre-Season top-32 (released today; only sharing top-20):

Tier 1:

1. Macklin Celebrini, C (1)
____________________________________________________________

Tier 2:

2. Cole Eiserman, LW (1)
3. Artyom Levshunov, RHD (1)
4. Ivan Demidov, RW (1)
____________________________________________________________

Tier 3:

5. Aron Kiviharju, LHD (1)
6. Konsta Helenius, C (2)
7. Berkly Catton, C (3)
____________________________________________________________

Tier 4:

8. Henry Mews, RHD (2)
9. Sam D!ckinson, LHD (2)
10. Maxim Massé, RW (2)
11. Igor Chernyshov, LW (2)
12. Ryder Ritchie, RW (3)
13. Cole Hutson, LHD (3)
14. Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, RW (4)
15. Tanner Howe, LW (3)
16. Zayne Parekh, RHD (3)
17. Zeev Buium, LHD (4)
18. Adam Jiricek, RHD (4)
19. Carter Yakemchuk, RHD (5)
20. Michael Hage, C (4)

It is the guy who should be in the HOF and have his number retired-Steve Larmer Day! #28. {Note- I thought about Ted Bulley}

Scott Wheeler's Pre-Season top-32 (released today; only sharing top-20):

Tier 1:

1. Macklin Celebrini, C (1)
____________________________________________________________

Tier 2:

2. Cole Eiserman, LW (1)
3. Artyom Levshunov, RHD (1)
4. Ivan Demidov, RW (1)
____________________________________________________________

Tier 3:

5. Aron Kiviharju, LHD (1)
6. Konsta Helenius, C (2)
7. Berkly Catton, C (3)
____________________________________________________________

Tier 4:

8. Henry Mews, RHD (2)
9. Sam D!ckinson, LHD (2)
10. Maxim Massé, RW (2)
11. Igor Chernyshov, LW (2)
12. Ryder Ritchie, RW (3)
13. Cole Hutson, LHD (3)
14. Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, RW (4)
15. Tanner Howe, LW (3)
16. Zayne Parekh, RHD (3)
17. Zeev Buium, LHD (4)
18. Adam Jiricek, RHD (4)
19. Carter Yakemchuk, RHD (5)
20. Michael Hage, C (4)
- TommyHawk

Suck a weenie for Celebrini.

https://www.tankathon.com/nhl

https://www.tankathon.com/nhl
- Dieselhead

My latest first three rounds in 2024 mock

https://www.lines.com/nhl/drafts


I think Sam Richardson is a top pick on defense.

Also the amount of defenders doesn't necessarily mean they are all NHL calibre but projecting as such.

Teams going one and two will not be disappointed.

Considering that you went for Billy Gardiner at 34 - it isn't like it is gonna matter much unless 34 was Gardiner standing next to Al Secord....
- SC116

Gardner and Patterson were an excellent penalty killing duo for the Hawks back in the day. I could have gone with Bruce Cassidy but he was a bust.

Scott Wheeler's Pre-Season top-32 (released today; only sharing top-20):

Tier 1:

1. Macklin Celebrini, C (1)
____________________________________________________________

Tier 2:

2. Cole Eiserman, LW (1)
3. Artyom Levshunov, RHD (1)
4. Ivan Demidov, RW (1)
____________________________________________________________

Tier 3:

5. Aron Kiviharju, LHD (1)
6. Konsta Helenius, C (2)
7. Berkly Catton, C (3)
____________________________________________________________

Tier 4:

8. Henry Mews, RHD (2)
9. Sam D!ckinson, LHD (2)
10. Maxim Massé, RW (2)
11. Igor Chernyshov, LW (2)
12. Ryder Ritchie, RW (3)
13. Cole Hutson, LHD (3)
14. Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, RW (4)
15. Tanner Howe, LW (3)
16. Zayne Parekh, RHD (3)
17. Zeev Buium, LHD (4)
18. Adam Jiricek, RHD (4)
19. Carter Yakemchuk, RHD (5)
20. Michael Hage, C (4)
- TommyHawk

I'd put our over under at 78 points next year which based on last year would have us finishing 8th from the bottom.

Scott Wheeler's Pre-Season top-32 (released today; only sharing top-20):

Tier 1:

1. Macklin Celebrini, C (1)
____________________________________________________________

Tier 2:

2. Cole Eiserman, LW (1)
3. Artyom Levshunov, RHD (1)
4. Ivan Demidov, RW (1)
____________________________________________________________

Tier 3:

5. Aron Kiviharju, LHD (1)
6. Konsta Helenius, C (2)
7. Berkly Catton, C (3)
____________________________________________________________

Tier 4:

8. Henry Mews, RHD (2)
9. Sam D!ckinson, LHD (2)
10. Maxim Massé, RW (2)
11. Igor Chernyshov, LW (2)
12. Ryder Ritchie, RW (3)
13. Cole Hutson, LHD (3)
14. Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, RW (4)
15. Tanner Howe, LW (3)
16. Zayne Parekh, RHD (3)
17. Zeev Buium, LHD (4)
18. Adam Jiricek, RHD (4)
19. Carter Yakemchuk, RHD (5)
20. Michael Hage, C (4)
- TommyHawk

Demidov would be a nice add but I think he’s gone by the time the Hawks draft. I agree with Wiz that D.ickinson is the top rated deferenseman and could be the Hawks target.

Scott Wheeler's Pre-Season top-32 (released today; only sharing top-20):

Tier 1:

1. Macklin Celebrini, C (1)
____________________________________________________________

Tier 2:

2. Cole Eiserman, LW (1)
3. Artyom Levshunov, RHD (1)
4. Ivan Demidov, RW (1)
____________________________________________________________

Tier 3:

5. Aron Kiviharju, LHD (1)
6. Konsta Helenius, C (2)
7. Berkly Catton, C (3)
____________________________________________________________

Tier 4:

8. Henry Mews, RHD (2)
9. Sam D!ckinson, LHD (2)
10. Maxim Massé, RW (2)
11. Igor Chernyshov, LW (2)
12. Ryder Ritchie, RW (3)
13. Cole Hutson, LHD (3)
14. Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, RW (4)
15. Tanner Howe, LW (3)
16. Zayne Parekh, RHD (3)
17. Zeev Buium, LHD (4)
18. Adam Jiricek, RHD (4)
19. Carter Yakemchuk, RHD (5)
20. Michael Hage, C (4)
- TommyHawk

Thanks. What do the (3) numbers refer to? Tiers in earlier rankings?

edit: NVM I realized they are ranks within the position

I'd put our over under at 78 points next year which based on last year would have us finishing 8th from the bottom.
- rpeters01

That would be a 19 point gain over last season, and while I wish you were right that may be a tad optimistic. I’m thinking they’ll end up in the 65-70 point range, which may put them finishing around 5th.