I also give him credit for helping raise McCabe's trade value last year. The consensus on here seems to be he is a good second pair guy on a good team. We need to know whether or not he wants to be here. If he wants out, then find a good return for him. A guy that wants out can kill a locker room, especially one this young and impressionable.
- 333inthe3rd

If he wanted out we would have heard about it by now.

The Devils are trying to clear space to sign Pesce, instread of getting another Zaitsev, why don’t the Hawks try and sign Pesce? Even KD has said he is not looking for more trades for draft picks.
- LAHawk

Sounds like a plan but have to think pesce would sign with a contender before the Hawks. But could offer more money. We will see what happens

Rangers Shopping Kakko looking to move up in draft.

#18 for Kakko + #30? Thoughts?

Rangers Shopping Kakko looking to move up in draft.

#18 for Kakko + #30? Thoughts?
- Revco38

Hawks might be able to get someone better at #18 than Kakko, need more than that I would think.

Rangers Shopping Kakko looking to move up in draft.

#18 for Kakko + #30? Thoughts?
- Revco38

Nah.

Rangers Shopping Kakko looking to move up in draft.

#18 for Kakko + #30? Thoughts?
- Revco38

I know Kakko was a 2 OA....but no thanks.

Rangers Shopping Kakko looking to move up in draft.

#18 for Kakko + #30? Thoughts?
- Revco38

Does not work for me. Kakko is not top 6 caliber.

Of course if the Hawks could then flip the 30th with one of our seconds to move up in the first round it might be interesting.

Rangers Shopping Kakko looking to move up in draft.

#18 for Kakko + #30? Thoughts?
- Revco38

18 is far more valuable than Kakko is.

Kyle sleeping again but who the heck is Texier?
- rpeters01

He's been around for a while. Swiss, I think. He had some family or health problems and spent some time in Europe the last couple of years dealing with that.

The Devils are trying to clear space to sign Pesce, instread of getting another Zaitsev, why don’t the Hawks try and sign Pesce? Even KD has said he is not looking for more trades for draft picks.
- LAHawk

I hope they do LA, wouldn't mind Pesce in a Blackhawks sweater

Alex Nylander scored 11 goals in 28 games for Columbus last year. Think the Hawks. Could get him for the rights to Sam Lafferty?

Rangers Shopping Kakko looking to move up in draft.

#18 for Kakko + #30? Thoughts?
- Revco38

Nope. Hawks already have an underachieving European forward.

Tomorrow I’d like to see the Hawks draft Sam O’Reilly. He could be a solid 2nd or 3rd line centre for Chicago in the future.
- DarthKane

The Pittsburgh native might be gone at #44...

Thoughts on the Hawks Weaponizing there cap space today? Hello Vegas? Philly?
- SaskHawkFan

There is no need until free agency begins next week...

Devils shopping Marino to the Hawks for a 3rd pure cap dump, any interest?
- Scott1977

Maybe

A 3rd? Shouldn't NJ be giving us something to take him? Walman and a 2nd to SJ for Detroit future considerations
- BetweenTheDots

I have always liked him

Wow I guess you guys think Kakko 23,6' 3" 199, a RFA, restricted free agent is DONE, because even though you can bridge him, you think there will be a prospect with higher ceiling there for the Hawks at #18?

Wow I guess you guys think Kakko 23,6' 3" 199, a RFA, restricted free agent is DONE, because even though you can bridge him, you think there will be a prospect with higher ceiling there for the Hawks at #18?
- wiz1901

I don’t know Wiz, when I read the Rags board many mention how slow he is, not KD’s narrative.

Kyle sleeping again but who the heck is Texier?
- rpeters01

Glad you asked this cuz I forgot Texier, drafted rd 2 in 2017, was drafted outa France!! His draft yr he played hockey in France!

He got top 6 looks with CLB but didn't stick. 6ft 1in 200 lbs with good speed. Looks like it's his hands/skill that keeps him from flourishing. https://www.capfriendly.c.../players/alexandre-texier

Glad you asked this cuz I forgot Texier, drafted rd 2 in 2017, was drafted outa France!! His draft yr he played hockey in France!

He got top 6 looks with CLB but didn't stick. 6ft 1in 200 lbs with good speed. Looks like it's his hands/skill that keeps him from flourishing. https://www.capfriendly.c.../players/alexandre-texier
- Mr Ricochet

6’1 200 with good wheels but limited skill, fourth line shutdown guy

Wow I guess you guys think Kakko 23,6' 3" 199, a RFA, restricted free agent is DONE, because even though you can bridge him, you think there will be a prospect with higher ceiling there for the Hawks at #18?
- wiz1901

Count me in the Kakko corner. We know he'll work hard and keep his head down with good size and a lotta back class. He's thought of highly by the fancy stat crowd. ... I think he's shown he's a legit 3rd line NHL player and that's his floor.

Interesting interview with Celebrini’s Dad. Doesn’t hurt that your old man is a Physical therapist, physiotherapy and head of sports medicine for the Golden State warriors.

Count me in the Kakko corner. We know he'll work hard and keep his head down with good size and a lotta back class. He's thought of highly by the fancy stat crowd. ... I think he's shown he's a legit 3rd line NHL player and that's his floor.
- Mr Ricochet

I don’t want to give up any first rounders for him, but Kakko wouldn’t have the bust stigma if he got any power play time. He’s sneakily becoming an outstanding defensive forward.

Wow I guess you guys think Kakko 23,6' 3" 199, a RFA, restricted free agent is DONE, because even though you can bridge him, you think there will be a prospect with higher ceiling there for the Hawks at #18?
- wiz1901

Not at all but i won't give them the 18th pick until I'm on the board. You never know who will fall to you.

Megan the Prognastigator" has Yakemchuck at #18


but Connelly has to drop, right?