Tab Bamford
@The1Tab
“Hockey is like a drug, an addiction. You need it every day. It’s not something I could ever quit. I don’t think that’s even an option.”

Sounds like Connor Bedard, right? Whelp... it's from Frank Nazar in the article below. Another rink rat for the #Blackhawks ?

my guess is he signs after the college season, plays a few games with the Hawks then with Rockford IF (big if) they make the playoffs.
- LAHawk

Watched the Saturday game, U of MN @ U of MI. Missed the first 8:00 but as of today I'd like to see Nazar play another yr at MI. No doubt MN is a very good squad but for long stretches you did not see or hear from Nazar.

No doubt though he had a few times he made himself dangerous, he did score, but overall did not look like a guy who would be properly placed in the pro game, yet.

Long way to go but unless Nazar takes a pretty good jump I think a return for his junior yr would be beneficial. Remember he only played 13 games due to injury his freshman season so in some ways this is his first NCAA season.

I'd also add is it fair to wonder if he's 100 percent back from his hip surgery? It was a hip he had and surgery to fix it, no?

They won't, just like they won't rush Soda, he's right where he needs to be, getting his feet wet in the NHL. I don't get the resigning of Mrazek either?
- BetweenTheDots

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There may be hope for Reichel yet.

https://www.dailyfaceoff....g-up-to-high-expectations
- boilermaker100

Damn!!

"Style-wise, Byfield is a 6-foot-5 power forward with good mobility and hockey IQ. While Byfield was a prolific scorer at the U-16 level, he has established himself more as a playmaker in the NHL. He’s finally using the entirety of his skillset to generate chances in the offensive zone.

And man, Byfield can skate. According to NHL Edge data, Byfield is in the 98th percentile with a top speed of 23.15 – just under two MPH quicker than the league average. He’s among the league leaders in bursts at various speeds, too".

I can see Mrazek being moved especially if he stays healthy and continues his play. KFC is still in the asset acquirement mode, and Mrazek may be his best upcoming trade chip. He could probably return a third at best. Maybe if he takes back some salary and packages a depth player lie R. Johnson or Entwistle he can up the return to a second or a decent prospect. The play or health of any contenders' goalies come February would set the stage for a trade.
- boilermaker100

Do you think Mrazak may be like Foligno is for KD? Meaning Foligno is much more useful/valuable on and off the ice for the Hawks than anything he could bring back in a trade?

Do you think it would be wise for KD in the +2 yr from the total teardown to run with Soderblom and Stauber as his two NHL goalies next yr? Or go with Soderblom and hope to find a Stalock type to share the net?

KD is probably still in asset collection mode but is he also in the some guys are more valuable, Foligno-Mrazak, to the club than any return might bring mode as they move into a different phase of the rebuild?

Watched the Saturday game, U of MN @ U of MI. Missed the first 8:00 but as of today I'd like to see Nazar play another yr at MI. No doubt MN is a very good squad but for long stretches you did not see or hear from Nazar.

No doubt though he had a few times he made himself dangerous, he did score, but overall did not look like a guy who would be properly placed in the pro game, yet.

Long way to go but unless Nazar takes a pretty good jump I think a return for his junior yr would be beneficial. Remember he only played 13 games due to injury his freshman season so in some ways this is his first NCAA season.

I'd also add is it fair to wonder if he's 100 percent back from his hip surgery? It was a hip he had and surgery to fix it, no?
- Mr Ricochet

Sounds similar to a lot of the talk about Korchinski until he actually showed up for the Hawks.

As always, you let the player tell you when he’s ready.

Sounds similar to a lot of the talk about Korchinski until he actually showed up for the Hawks.

As always, you let the player tell you when he’s ready.
- Chunk

The other thing, if Nazer isn't ready, unlike Korhinski, Nazer can play in the A next year if not deemed ready.

if Fleury and Lehner only got a second and aC prospects, I don't think you are getting more than a third for Mrazek.

Korposalo and Gabrikov cost the Kings 2 second round picks last year, and Quick to dump salary.

No other NHL goalie movement at the TDL last year. Hawks couldn't (did they try?) to move Stalock or Mrazek last year.
- LAHawk

Agree, generally speaking goalies (IMO) don't bring back as much as they should at the TDL. But this is a new yr with different desperations from contenders.

Do teams that have been frustrated the last few yrs, and are legit contenders, bite the bullet and decide we must have a goalie for a playoff run?... EDM, CAR, NJ, COL, TOR? And then injuries will probably make a team or two in need of a goalie.

Mrazak plus for Woll?

Agree, generally speaking goalies (IMO) don't bring back as much as they should at the TDL. But this is a new yr with different desperations from contenders.

Do teams that have been frustrated the last few yrs, and are legit contenders, bite the bullet and decide we must have a goalie for a playoff run?... EDM, CAR, NJ, COL, TOR? And then injuries will probably make a team or two in need of a goalie.

Mrazak plus for Woll?
- Mr Ricochet

i doubt that, Samsanov is a FA after this season, the Leafs feel Woll is their goalie of the future. They might trade Samsanov for Mrazek. If they go for a goalie, my guess is they take a run at Gibson, with Anaheim retaining salary.

if Calgary goes into rebuild mold, will Treveling look to bring in Markstrom from Calgary?

The other thing, if Nazer isn't ready, unlike Korhinski, Nazer can play in the A next year if not deemed ready.
- LAHawk

Yes, Nazar can play AHL tomorrow. But, IMO the NCAA is made for players like Nazar. Smallish players who need off ice work (weight room/recovery time/film/ practice time) and a 35 game schedule fits that much better than an 80 game AHL schedule.

If Nazar doesn't make the big roster I'd rather he play NCAA than AHL next yr.

Yes, Nazar can play AHL tomorrow. But, IMO the NCAA is made for players like Nazar. Smallish players who need off ice work (weight room/recovery time/film/ practice time) and a 35 game schedule fits that much better than an 80 game AHL schedule.

If Nazar doesn't make the big roster I'd rather he play NCAA than AHL next yr.
- Mr Ricochet

If Nazar signs he'll be up with the Blackhawks 24-25 season

here you go


Ben Pope
@BenPopeCST
Blackhawks lines in practice. Hall with Reichel is interesting.

Foligno-Bedard-Kurashev
Hall-Reichel-Raddysh
TJohnson-Richardinson-Perry
Fourth line rotating
- LAHawk

I think it's apparent that LR really likes Kurashev that he'll slot him with Bedard instead of Hall. Regardless, very excited to see Reichel with Hall but somehow would rather see Reichel at wing with a top 6 type playing center but there are really no legit top 6 center options right now in the organIzation.

I think it's apparent that LR really likes Kurashev that he'll slot him with Bedard instead of Hall. Regardless, very excited to see Reichel with Hall but somehow would rather see Reichel at wing with a top 6 type playing center but there are really no legit top 6 center options right now in the organIzation.
- Mr Ricochet

Is it that? or is Perry too slow to play with Bedard 5 x 5, and Raddysh, Donato can't think the game like Bedard ?

Entwhistle has stone hands and is not a top 6 player, and Katchook must of pissed in LR's corn flakes to be sat a couple of games and since has gotten little ice time.

I guess you can play Bedard's bodyguard Foligno on the right with Bedard and Hall, and play Kurashev with Reichel and Raddysh.

Or do what baseball managers sometimes due when the team can't score. Put the names in a hat and draw them out and those are your lines.

I think it's apparent that LR really likes Kurashev that he'll slot him with Bedard instead of Hall. Regardless, very excited to see Reichel with Hall but somehow would rather see Reichel at wing with a top 6 type playing center but there are really no legit top 6 center options right now in the organIzation.
- Mr Ricochet

Well Hall out for tomorrow's game anyway's


Mark Lazerus
@MarkLazerus
Taylor Hall won't play tomorrow, but "soon after," Luke Richardson said.

i doubt that, Samsanov is a FA after this season, the Leafs feel Woll is their goalie of the future. They might trade Samsanov for Mrazek. If they go for a goalie, my guess is they take a run at Gibson, with Anaheim retaining salary.

if Calgary goes into rebuild mold, will Treveling look to bring in Markstrom from Calgary?
- LAHawk

Can they fit Markstom under the cap in TOR? Count me as a Markstrom fan going back to his VAN days but IMO he's in decline and the injuries seem to be mounting.

As a fan of the sport I hate to see good teams like LA, NJ, TOR, CAR get sunk cuz of goaltending. ........... As an aside I like that Woll kid at this point. Nice foundation and athletic. Wouldn't surprise me to see the kid making a difference come game 60 or that TOR sees the kid as their #1 goalie real soon. .... But, if they are desperate come TDL time I'd love for KD to make a call and see just how desperate TOR is and is there a path to acquire Woll.

I too doubt they move Woll. With the cap problems they'll deal with going forward a kid like Woll making a million is crucial to staying near the top while being cap compliant....... But you never know when circumstances/injuries pop up.

I do like Gibson still but looks like PHI will make Carter hart available too.

Is it that? or is Perry too slow to play with Bedard 5 x 5, and Raddysh, Donato can't think the game like Bedard ?

Entwhistle has stone hands and is not a top 6 player, and Katchook must of pissed in LR's corn flakes to be sat a couple of games and since has gotten little ice time.

I guess you can play Bedard's bodyguard Foligno on the right with Bedard and Hall, and play Kurashev with Reichel and Raddysh.

Or do what baseball managers sometimes due when the team can't score. Put the names in a hat and draw them out and those are your lines.
- LAHawk

Yea, don't get the treatment Kathouk is getting from LR. I'm a fan......... IMO the only player on the roster who can think the game well enough to skate with Bedard is Hall and his speed is still there although Foligno has shown IQ I didn't really ever see from him as he's made some elite level plays with Bedard.  

But in a yr that development is priority 1 I like Kurashev getting a long look with Bedard.

Can they fit Markstom under the cap in TOR? Count me as a Markstrom fan going back to his VAN days but IMO he's in decline and the injuries seem to be mounting.

As a fan of the sport I hate to see good teams like LA, NJ, TOR, CAR get sunk cuz of goaltending. ........... As an aside I like that Woll kid at this point. Nice foundation and athletic. Wouldn't surprise me to see the kid making a difference come game 60 or that TOR sees the kid as their #1 goalie real soon. .... But, if they are desperate come TDL time I'd love for KD to make a call and see just how desperate TOR is and is there a path to acquire Woll.

I too doubt they move Woll. With the cap problems they'll deal with going forward a kid like Woll making a million is crucial to staying near the top while being cap compliant....... But you never know when circumstances/injuries pop up.

I do like Gibson still but looks like PHI will make Carter hart available too.
- Mr Ricochet

No they can't, and holy moly, just looked, and almost every player on the Leafs roster has a NTC. Dubas must of had Bowman's disease before he left

No they can't, and holy moly, just looked, and almost every player on the Leafs roster has a NTC. Dubas must of had Bowman's disease before he left
- LAHawk

LVG has shown the league that the cap will not deter them when they want something. Can TOR?........ Mrazak to LA?

LVG has shown the league that the cap will not deter them when they want something. Can TOR?........ Mrazak to LA?
- Mr Ricochet

Talbot is playing very well right now, but Copley has a save percent under .800. i guess the Hawks would have to take Alfredson's salary, and a prospect (Kings do not have a 2nd or 3rd round draft choice next year), or maybe steal a Carl Grunstrom (RFA with arb rights that should get a big boost in salary next year)

I think it's apparent that LR really likes Kurashev that he'll slot him with Bedard instead of Hall. Regardless, very excited to see Reichel with Hall but somehow would rather see Reichel at wing with a top 6 type playing center but there are really no legit top 6 center options right now in the organIzation.
- Mr Ricochet

Well I don't think it's an either or of Hall or Kurashev, probably more Foligno that would get moved off the top line and you'd have Hall - Bedard - Kurashev.

Reichel at wing or center still doesn't really matter much, but if they see him as a center, they should keep him there. Right now he just needs playing time, which he isn't quite getting enough of. Icetime per game Lukas Reichel is only 10th on the Hawks and a big part is the powerplay where Perry, Folingo, Donato, Johnson have all gotten more opportunity.

If only the NHL season was over now!

We would be selecting in slot #5 (6, or 7) with our pick and Tamp's at slot #13 which is a real nice sot for another forward(s)...
- wiz1901

Yea I'm thinking the Bolts are going to have a tough time making the playoffs this year. How about them Devils to, they wouldn't make the playoffs as of today.

Really hoping for another win vs the Bolts tomorrow night.

Good news, Reichel moved up to the 1st unit PP!!!! Finally, the kid gets ice time with the Wonder Kid. ....... Not sure how a kid low on confidence fits the bumper role but I'm glad to see him get 1st unit PP time.

Good read. https://www.msn.com/en-us...fbcad8ade529f9a73d4&ei=77

Well I don't think it's an either or of Hall or Kurashev, probably more Foligno that would get moved off the top line and you'd have Hall - Bedard - Kurashev.

Reichel at wing or center still doesn't really matter much, but if they see him as a center, they should keep him there. Right now he just needs playing time, which he isn't quite getting enough of. Icetime per game Lukas Reichel is only 10th on the Hawks and a big part is the powerplay where Perry, Folingo, Donato, Johnson have all gotten more opportunity.
- breadbag

Very delicate and tricky thing playing a young player as a center his rookie yr. Each player and situation is different but it couldn't be much worse for Reichel without a legit top 6 talent to skate with.. Let's see what having Hall as a linemate does and now with 1st unit PP time good chance he gets a bounce or two, gets on the scoresheet and gains some confidence.

Talbot is playing very well right now, but Copley has a save percent under .800. i guess the Hawks would have to take Alfredson's salary, and a prospect (Kings do not have a 2nd or 3rd round draft choice next year), or maybe steal a Carl Grunstrom (RFA with arb rights that should get a big boost in salary next year)
- LAHawk

Have always been a Talbot fan, but man he's 36 yrs old now. If they manage his ice time thru the yr and he's healthy for the playoffs IMO they have a legit goalie for the playoffs.

But man, leanin on a 36 yr old in goal all yr cuz the back up stinks out loud is a tricky proposition...... A Talbot-Mrazak tandem would be very solid going into the playoff. Or if they can swing getting a 25 yr old Carter Hart they'd have their goalie tandem for the playoffs and a helluva talent in his prime for 5 more yrs!