To Chicago:

Krejci
Boychuk
Thomas

To Boston:

Kane
Hjalmarsson
Crawford
2013 2nd rd pick
- TendyLyfe02

Thomas wants to take the year off so No

As of right now, Thomas isn't playing. How does that trade help the Hawks?
- EKolb13

Right even though Thomas told the Bruins to explore trades for him if they wanted. He'll come back and theres no telling when father time is going to knock him on his ass

Last time I went to MTL I got home at 5am so Kane will fit in perfect.
- Boisy12

Living there it's an every day routine .....and I'm still alive

It would have to be a sign and trade, too much risk otherwise. Maybe Hawks should have drafted his brother to make signing a little easier

Still think this deal has about a 10% chance of happening
- Boisy12

Less than that. Like I said the deal in terms of value is fair but obtaining Kane and Hjarmasson would mean the Habs eating cap space and not addressing our issues at all.

We'd have a gaping whole down the middle and a severe lack of D on the back end.

I just don;t see it happening

As of right now, Thomas isn't playing. How does that trade help the Hawks?
- EKolb13

He just wants out of Boston it is presumed

Right even though Thomas told the Bruins to explore trades for him if they wanted. He'll come back and theres no telling when father time is going to knock him on his ass
- eric.killham

yeah he may play next year if he is on a new team, who knows

Chi is one of the teams in need of Tenders that i could see LA dealing Bernier to. Player like Saad would be a target for LA. We dont have system forwards with size really. Maybe Morin even.

GOALTENDERS
Corey Crawford ($2.667m)
Ray Emery ($1.150m)

???? Not good enough, Pri$ey.
- djd

If Bowman can add talent like Subban, Plekanec and Doan, I'd be alright with Bowman riding the current tandem until a better option presents itself.

If Bowman can add talent like Subban, Plekanec and Doan, I'd be alright with Bowman riding the current tandem until a better option presents itself.
- EKolb13

Trade the Mtl Draft pick to LA for Bernier and say hello to the cup

Thomas wants to take the year off so No
- Kuleminator

He did wave his no trade before the draft making this situation even more bizarre. I wonder if he could be convinced to play for Chicago. If Thomas would play, I would make this deal in a second.

I just dont see this deal happening but it is interesting and a definate consideration. Any word on what Subban is asking for, he is an RFA? Plek is signed at $5mil through 2015-16
- Boisy12

Throw in Travis Moen and Stan should do it.

He just wants out of Boston it is presumed
- TendyLyfe02

Without a guarantee that he'll play, it devalues Thomas' trade value.

Anyways, Thomas aside, the rest of that trade you proposed is crap.

Hey JJ,

Is Hossa healthy? I haven't heard anything after Torres went all Cooke on him.
- glove_was_stuck

Everything sounds positive.

Chi is one of the teams in need of Tenders that i could see LA dealing Bernier to. Player like Saad would be a target for LA. We dont have system forwards with size really. Maybe Morin even.
- poisondhearts37

A player who put up better numbers in the same league as the #1 draft pick this year. Not to mention SB is in love with him. Pick another prospect

Without a guarantee that he'll play, it devalues Thomas' trade value.

Anyways, Thomas aside, the rest of that trade you proposed is crap.

- EKolb13

Thomas is a jerk everybody knows that and do you really want to give up Kane for an old goalie who care about him first versus the team

I would like to see Huet back in the nhl, he preformed well in Montreal and Washington I can understand the hawks had to jettison him out of the fold for salary cap reasons, but I dont see how one bad season means he's not nhl worthy .
- Alexzanki

He's a good guy, too. Hope he lands.

Everything sounds positive.
- John Jaeckel

Glad to hear it! Thanks JJ!

If Bowman can add talent like Subban, Plekanec and Doan, I'd be alright with Bowman riding the current tandem until a better option presents itself.
- EKolb13

+1 agreed

Without a guarantee that he'll play, it devalues Thomas' trade value.

Anyways, Thomas aside, the rest of that trade you proposed is crap.

- EKolb13

what are you saying man? Thomas, if he does play, is a HUGE upgrade from CC. as well you are getting a premiere centre in Krejci to play behing Toews which is worlds better than Kane playing behind Toews. And I think Johnny B is better than Hjalmarsson, hence the reason I threw in a 2nd rounder from Chicago in a deep draft.

Without a guarantee that he'll play, it devalues Thomas' trade value.

Anyways, Thomas aside, the rest of that trade you proposed is crap.

- EKolb13

what are you saying man? Thomas, if he does play, is a HUGE upgrade from CC. as well you are getting a premiere centre in Krejci to play behing Toews which is worlds better than Kane playing behind Toews. And I think Johnny B is better than Hjalmarsson, hence the reason I threw in a 2nd rounder from Chicago in a deep draft.

A player who put up better numbers in the same league as the #1 draft pick this year. Not to mention SB is in love with him. Pick another prospect
- eric.killham

For the record, I'm on board with a Saad for Bernier trade.

Living there it's an every day routine .....and I'm still alive
- Alexzanki

it's a great town, have spent much time there.

PK is a pretty overvalued player to. Plus he is a bit of a enigma. And the value of a defensive Dman is over looked big time. If the Habs move PK it must mean they are ready to ride Markov. Pacioretty Galy Kance would be a pretty good line.
- poisondhearts37

Markov's knee is shredded and he's getting old. at this point, he is the second most important dman on the team behind Subban. i don't like this deal for Montreal. they just had a forward-heavy draft and this will open up a major hole on defence, even with guys like Beaulieu and Tinordi getting closer to the NHL.

Chi is one of the teams in need of Tenders that i could see LA dealing Bernier to. Player like Saad would be a target for LA. We dont have system forwards with size really. Maybe Morin even.
- poisondhearts37

I have a hard time seeing L.A. deal Bernier in the West, especially to a playoff team.

what are you saying man? Thomas, if he does play, is a HUGE upgrade from CC. as well you are getting a premiere centre in Krejci to play behing Toews which is worlds better than Kane playing behind Toews. And I think Johnny B is better than Hjalmarsson, hence the reason I threw in a 2nd rounder from Chicago in a deep draft.
- TendyLyfe02

Kane is far better than Krejci, talent wise. I'd think Boychuck and Hjalmarsson are about equal value, so that's a wash. At this point, Crawford has value because he will play.

And you want the Hawks to kick a pick into the deal? Get real!

What are you smoking, 'cause its got to be good sh!t!