Last night, a friend tipped me on a rumored proposal that would have the Hawks sending Kane and Niklas Hjalmarsson to the Habs for Tomas Plekanec and PK Subban. And the Hawks are allegedly holding out for the Canadiens to add a high draft pick or two.

When I pressed him for more details and back story, it turned out this allegedly has as its source a fairly highly placed person in the Canadiens' organization. I am presently checking with some Hawk sources on this.

But there are some dots that would seem to connect here. Underlying the Montreal rumors I have heard has been a strong desire on the part of new Montreal GM Marc Bergevin to obtain Kane.

Also, Subban fits the Hawks blueline needs like a glove—arguably better than Ryan Suter because of Subban's power play skill and right handed shot.

Plekanec obviously slips perfectly into the second line center role, where he could be a very nice complement to Marian Hossa.

Montreal gets a creative, highlight reel offensive player in Kane and a solid second pairing d-man with some unfulfilled offensive upside in Hjalmarsson.

In my opinion, if valid, this is an example of a deal where the Hawks would be stupid not to to at least consider dealing Kane—whether you think they 'should' or should not' in the absence of an actual deal on the table.

And if Bergevin's interest in Kane is as legitimate as I hear, then there could be something to this story after all.
- AdamFrench

Should be building a solid d with PK included.

I don't really see how Montreal wins this trade, nevermind Chicago's "holdout" for a high pick.
- mcmanmat

We don't.

We don't.
- hon_hon_hon

Oh.

Oh.
- mcmanmat

We don't.
- hon_hon_hon

It's a good trade for both teams.

- BingoLady

It's weird how the guy on that picture totally look like boobs.

Depends on your pitching style I guess, some guys are so fluid they look like they are not even forcing.
- Fredobface

sounds like me when im poopting

- BingoLady

Yeah, I was thinking for a while now that a millionaire alcoholic in a city with a reputation of having a decent club scene is a great combo.

Should be building a solid d with PK included.
- pete26

Exactly

...and Kane is UFA in 3 years

It's weird how the guy on that picture totally look like boobs.
- PRICEless

He's no Eller that's for sure.

It's a good trade for both teams.
- Rtt19

No it isn't.

Yeah, I was thinking for a while now that a millionaire alcoholic in a city with a reputation of having a decent club scene is a great combo.
- mcmanmat

Tabarnak, he's 21 and likes to have fun.





*Relates*

*But isn't a millionaire*

Exactly

...and Kane is UFA in 3 years
- stinger67

and has a cap hit of 6.3 M$

Last night, a friend tipped me on a rumored proposal that would have the Hawks sending Kane and Niklas Hjalmarsson to the Habs for Tomas Plekanec and PK Subban. And the Hawks are allegedly holding out for the Canadiens to add a high draft pick or two.

When I pressed him for more details and back story, it turned out this allegedly has as its source a fairly highly placed person in the Canadiens' organization. I am presently checking with some Hawk sources on this.

But there are some dots that would seem to connect here. Underlying the Montreal rumors I have heard has been a strong desire on the part of new Montreal GM Marc Bergevin to obtain Kane.

Also, Subban fits the Hawks blueline needs like a glove—arguably better than Ryan Suter because of Subban's power play skill and right handed shot.

Plekanec obviously slips perfectly into the second line center role, where he could be a very nice complement to Marian Hossa.

Montreal gets a creative, highlight reel offensive player in Kane and a solid second pairing d-man with some unfulfilled offensive upside in Hjalmarsson.

In my opinion, if valid, this is an example of a deal where the Hawks would be stupid not to to at least consider dealing Kane—whether you think they 'should' or should not' in the absence of an actual deal on the table.

And if Bergevin's interest in Kane is as legitimate as I hear, then there could be something to this story after all.
- AdamFrench

I don't really see how Montreal wins this trade, nevermind Chicago's "holdout" for a high pick.
- mcmanmat

This. Straight up, I think it's a trade worth considering. If we have to add to that package, then Bowman can go to hell. There has to be better trade options out there...

As for the argument about Eller vs. Galchenyuk that all of you were having ealier. I think Plekanec is the moveable piece if both HAVE to play at center, we just have to hope he has a better season so you can sell high.

Eller is a 7th overall pick too, so I don't get the whole Galchenyuk is the franchise player because he was picked third overall. If they end up dominating as a tandem then who really cares which one plays center and which one doesn't?? Eller needs to fill-out his frame and Galchnyuk will need to fix his knee.

Desharnais is a pretty good 2nd line option if he can learn to take care of his own end. (which he not very good at no matter how hard Gaston Therrien tries to prove to opposite.)

Anyways, I just wanted throw in that having Galchenyuk at wing for one season just to give him less responsibilities (a la Seguin) should not be something that creates this much craziness. Eller still has room to grow, and in the unlikely event that the team decides to keep Galchenyuk, having a year where he has less responsibilities to learn the ropes of the league is not at all a reason to have people freaking out.

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and has a cap hit of 6.3 M$
- stinger67

What's Pleks No-trade clause? Includes a list of teams?

This. Straight up, I think it's a trade worth considering. If we have to add to that package, then Bowman can go to hell. There has to be better trade options out there...

As for the argument about Eller Galchenyuk that all of you were having ealier. I think Plekanec is the moveable piece if both HAVE to play at center, we just have to hope he has a better season so you can sell high.

Eller is a 7th overall pick too, so I don't get the whole Galchenyuk is the franchise player because he was picked third overall. If they end up dominating as a tandem then who really cares which one plays center and which one doesn't?? Eller needs to fill-out his frame and Galchnyuk will need to fix his knee.

Desharnais is a pretty good 2nd line option if he can learn to take care of his own end. (which he not very good at no matter how hard Gaston Therrien tries to prove to opposite.)

Anyways, I just wanted throw in that having Galchenyuk at wing for one season just to give him less responsibilities (a la Seguin) should not be something that creates this much craziness. Eller still has room to grow, and in the unlikely event that the team decides to keep Galchenyuk, having a year where he has less responsibilities to learn the ropes of the league is not at all a reason to have people freaking out.
- kev1586

ahem, 13th.

What's Pleks No-trade clause? Includes a list of teams?
- l3ig_l2ecl

Think he'd refuse to play with Hossa?

Markov - Kaberle would become our 1st PP wave's point D.

That's a 2006 wet dream come true!!
- PRICEless

they'd just keep teeing it up for each other.

It's a good trade for both teams.
- Rtt19

I don't like it at all. Trade value is debatable but if you want a talented bumhole, why not signing Semin and lose no assets?

He's no Eller that's for sure.
- Pecafan Fan

Was Eller on that picture too? All i can see are boobs.

Tabarnak, he's 21 and likes to have fun.





*Relates*

*But isn't a millionaire*
- _nay_

Meh...if I had his kind of money, I'd be dead in a year.

ahem, 13th.
- stinger67

Racist.