In his blog about a week ago...jj mentioned the Hawks would rather be spenders in FA than risk getting burned in a big trade. This seems to be accurate. Stanbow will risk being embarassed or getting out pokered with a trade. He wants to "assured" of getting the upper hand.

Still the Hawks have 14 forwards and 8 dmen. The boat is full. Adding anyone means someone(s) has to go. Bolig and Hayes are you 2 bubble forwards at least going into camp. Who knows who might surprise or contend in camp. Obviuously Saad, Morin, Piri, and Smith...oh yes ole Olesz (a 3 million bag of pucks)
- bogiedoc

I've got a gut feeling Hayes will be in Rockford when it's all said and done. Same with Morin, Pirri and Smith. Perhaps Olesz will be in Rockford again too? I guess that depends on what Bowman does or doesn't do.

As for the 8 defensemen, the 8th guy you must be talking about is Olsen. You can count on him starting the season in Rockford as well.

And on that note I submit this, also with JJ's talk on the MTL/Kane trade. Get Winnik and Hannan BEFORE they are both gone and it's a good summer.

CAPGEEK.COM USER GENERATED ROSTER
MTL trade plus some FA's
FORWARDS
Patrick Sharp ($5.900m) / Jonathan Toews ($6.300m) / Shane Doan ($6.000m)
Viktor Stalberg ($0.875m) / Tomas Plekanec ($5.000m) / Marian Hossa ($5.275m)
Daniel Winnik ($2.000m) / Dave Bolland ($3.375m) / Michael Frolik ($2.333m)
Bryan Bickell ($0.542m) / Marcus Kruger ($0.900m) / Andrew Shaw ($0.565m)
Daniel Carcillo ($0.825m) / Jamal Mayers ($0.650m) /
DEFENSEMEN
Duncan Keith ($5.538m) / Brent Seabrook ($5.800m)
Johnny Oduya ($3.383m) / P.K. Subban ($4.650m)
Scott Hannan ($2.000m) / Sheldon Brookbank ($1.250m)
Nick Leddy ($1.117m) /
GOALTENDERS
Corey Crawford ($2.667m)
Ray Emery ($1.150m)
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CAPGEEK.COM TOTALS (follow @capgeek on Twitter)
(these totals are compiled without the bonus cushion)
SALARY CAP: $70,200,000; CAP PAYROLL: $68,095,128; BONUSES: $375,000
CAP SPACE (23-man roster): $2,104,872
- blackhawk24

We're not getting Doan...

We're not getting Doan...
- FredoXV

You're more than likely right, but it's nice to dream.

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Where am I going to go , this is my favorite team in the universe, I'll be here hell or high water, from 99-2007 I was one of the clowns that had the entire section to himself, I got took a part time job at the UC just so I could watch the home games (before they were on TV) , Im here for the long haul.
- mrpaulish

You and me both. What job did you have at the UC? My childhood friend and his father along with Junior have been working the penalty box since the early 80's. I remember during that time sitting in the penalty box during warm ups of the hated battles with the Minnesota North Stars. I will never forget those moments as a 14 year old. Getting goose bumps

We're not getting Doan...
- FredoXV

Prob true, but we are getting old rusty trombone olesz from Rockford!!!

You and me both. What job did you have at the UC? My childhood friend and his father along with Junior have been working the penalty box since the early 80's. I remember during that time sitting in the penalty box during warm ups of the hated battles with the Minnesota North Stars. I will never forget those moments as a 14 year old. Getting goose bumps
- jimmy33

Security. 300 level. Even though the $ was short , getting paid to watch hockey was the best job ever. There wasnt any real rowdy crowds like back in the 90s

Prob true, but we are getting old rusty trombone olesz from Rockford!!!
- Wowo2282

LOL

Security. 300 level. Even though the $ was short , getting paid to watch hockey was the best job ever. There wasnt any real rowdy crowds like back in the 90s
- mrpaulish

just being there was all the money !!

Scratch another depth player off the list..

Halpern signs with Rangers via Twitter for $700,000.

@AlCimaglia

Scratch another depth player off the list..

Halpern signs with Rangers via Twitter for $700,000.

@AlCimaglia
- Al

He would have been a nice 4th line center for cheap. Why the hell are guys like Doan, Nash, Ryan, etc... holding up StanBo from signing inexpensive role players or are we going to get the "we like the team as constructed" bs from the Hawks? I am getting very concerned that is going to happen and another year will be wasted.

He would have been a nice 4th line center for cheap. Why the hell are guys like Doan, Nash, Ryan, etc... holding up StanBo from signing inexpensive role players or are we going to get the "we like the team as constructed" bs from the Hawks? I am getting very concerned that is going to happen and another year will be wasted.
- Dannyboy

This team has enough 3-4 line players.. They need the right mix in the top 6.

This team has enough 3-4 line players.. They need the right mix in the top 6.
- pri$ey

Right on Pricey!

This team has enough 3-4 line players.. They need the right mix in the top 6.
- pri$ey

Ya but he was good at faceoffs and could help the pk

This team has enough 3-4 line players.. They need the right mix in the top 6.
- pri$ey

I agree with you somewhat, but they don't have a 4th line center who can actually win faceoffs and play the PK. He fills a need they are severely lacking.

I agree with you somewhat, but they don't have a 4th line center who can actually win faceoffs and play the PK. He fills a need they are severely lacking.
- Dannyboy

It appears we are on the same page there dannyboy

This team has enough 3-4 line players.. They need the right mix in the top 6.
- pri$ey

True. But I still think Winnik would be a good add there. Big and tough to play against. If Bickell would bring his A game every night I doubt many would keep bringing up his name. Bickell doesn't though, so here we are.

Not taking away from what you said; some toughness in the top 6 should be addressed as well.

We're not getting Doan...
- FredoXV

Whe're not getting ANYBODY!!!!

McD and Blowman have guaranteed that for sure.

This organisation have not made a significant acquisition since Hossa but this organisation certainly has traded or gotten rid of many significant impact players.....hmmmm let's see.... Ladd, Versteeg, Cambell, Brouwer, Niemi, big Buff etc...

No wonder we keep getting bumped in the first round.

What's the point of having cap space if you're not going to make use ot it?

Looks like another repeat of last year.....Sigh.

Maybe then they'll clean house.....one can only hope.

We're not getting Doan...
- FredoXV

Are you GOD or Jean Dixon??

EDIT: FOR $6M they will, especially on a 3-year deal.

Scratch another depth player off the list..

Halpern signs with Rangers via Twitter for $700,000.

@AlCimaglia
- Al

Not as worried about him though its still disappointing. When Winnik and Hannon both go, even Clark and nothing else is in place, it'll really get bad.

I agree with you somewhat, but they don't have a 4th line center who can actually win faceoffs and play the PK. He fills a need they are severely lacking.
- Dannyboy

You're not wrong but I'd rather Bowman work on the lines who are getting 20 minutes a night instead of the one that is going to get 8 minutes a night.

Scratch another depth player off the list..

Halpern signs with Rangers via Twitter for $700,000.

@AlCimaglia
- Al

Great faceoff guy. Could have slid into that 4th line centre roll.

D. Moore might be the best one left but I can see where the hold up might be outside of his wife's condition - I heard a 3 year/2.2 mil per is the range he was looking for. Sorry can't remember the source.

You're not wrong but I'd rather Bowman work on the lines who are getting 20 minutes a night instead of the one that is going to get 8 minutes a night.
- pri$ey

I'd rather see him bolster the top 6 too, but for $700k that is an easy, no brainer signing. Those 8 minute a night guys are important to take pressure off of Toews and company by eating PK minutes or doing other things. I'll just take a (frank)ing signing now. The inactivity is killing me.

I'd rather see him bolster the top 6 too, but for $700k that is an easy, no brainer signing. Those 8 minute a night guys are important to take pressure off of Toews and company by eating PK minutes or doing other things. I'll just take a (frank)ing signing now. The inactivity is killing me.
- Dannyboy

I'm not saying they aren't important but with this many signed now, what do you do with them?

IMO, it doesn't matter who they bring in, Toews will still play on the PK.

Great faceoff guy. Could have slid into that 4th line centre roll.

D. Moore might be the best one left but I can see where the hold up might be outside of his wife's condition - I heard a 3 year/2.2 mil per is the range he was looking for. Sorry can't remember the source.
- TyCamScore

If that is the case, Blowman missed out on 2 guys he could have acquired for a lot cheaper i.e., Halpern and McClement.

I'm not saying they aren't important but with this many signed now, what do you do with them?

IMO, it doesn't matter who they bring in, Toews will still play on the PK.
- pri$ey

Of course Toews will still play on the PK, but they need another strong faceoff guy who can play the PK and Halpern fits the bill.