Tyler Cameron: Blackhawks trade Brendan Perlini for Alec Regula The Brendan Perlini era is over in Chicago.

It's too bad that he didn't work out for the Blackhawks. On paper, the former 1st-rounder looked like he could really thrive with a change of scenery.

On Monday night, the Blackhawks announced the official trade – Brendan Perlini to Detroit for 2018 third-round pick Alec Regula.

Great write-up, Thanks!

Hoping for a good effort tonight........

It's going to be interesting over the next few years seeing how all these defensive prospects turn out. Sounds like they can all skate, they are have varying degrees of offensive potential and three seem to be solid two way defenders.

Perlini was not playing here, so might as well get something for him. The kid that they got being developed by the Hunters cannot hurt him. Like the move because they at least got a player for #11.

Perlini is a guy who could finally "get it" and become a very good and consistent player, but how long do you wait before you finally cut bait? The Hawks weren't the best situation for him because they're working in a bunch of new guys trying to find a team in there somewhere so adding another questionable player into the mix would only make that process more difficult - hence Perlini was sidelined. The fact he requested the trade pushed the Hawks to make a trade so it's a moot point to wonder woulda-coulda-shoulda if he goes to Detroit and becomes the player he has the potential to be.

Regula - who knows? Keeping fingers crossed.

This from Wiz' site 2 years ago regarding Regula.

Lanky defenseman with four direction skating ability, size, strength, and effective defensive zone prowess. Maintains solid gaps, keeps his check funneled outside the middle, and is good in front at impeding attackers progress. Makes the first pass out, shows some creativity and smarts when he does venture in on the attack. The offensive end will surely come as he develops more confidence in what he can do.

--Bill Placzek--

He sounds like a decent prospect. Defensive first guy that is still a few years away. Hopefully the Hawks can sign him to his ELC before next June.

Edit: Another tidbit of info about Regula. He was taken 2 spots and 7 spots before the Hawks selected Jake Wise and Niklas Nordgren in 2018.

When Perlini looked good, he really looked good. Big, fast... Like that Kings game last year. Flashes of that made me want him to make the top 6. Unfortunately he mostly floated, which was frustrating. In his one game this year, skated hard but the verdict was already out on him.

Change of scenery will do him good.

Tyler brought up the point that Campbell saw him alot while Bovquist was at London, I am sure he had input, sounds like we got a nice prospect as opposed to just dumping and getting AHL fodder

Also, IMO, Perlini flat out got beaten out of a position by Nylander. On NHL radio Mike Rupp was asked about Perlini, he said he was a streaky scorer and then disappears. Perlini's problem he said is when you don't score, you still have to do the little things like fight for pucks, backcheck, block a shot, etc., and Perlini has yet to show he is willing to do those things.

Thanks for the scouting report - good stuff

I'm curious as to whether the Hawks are trying to capture lightning in a bottle again by hoping to recreate the Keith/Seabs (Boqvist/Beaudin) and Toews/Kane (Dach/Kitty) dynamic within a team built like the championship ones or if they are building for the future trying to predict where the league is going to be in a couple of years (in terms of what will win). Maybe what wins is actually not really changing year-over-year with exception of 1) youth (due to salary cap constraints) and 2) high speed.

Side note - I mentioned Toews had been complaining about the schedule vocally for a couple of years now. Looks like he put his money where his mouth is in trying to come up with a solution:

https://theathletic.com/1...on/?source=shared-article

Thanks for the scouting report - good stuff

I'm curious as to whether the Hawks are trying to capture lightning in a bottle again by hoping to recreate the Keith/Seabs (Boqvist/Beaudin) and Toews/Kane (Dach/Kitty) dynamic within a team built like the championship ones or if they are building for the future trying to predict where the league is going to be in a couple of years (in terms of what will win). Maybe what wins is actually not really changing year-over-year with exception of 1) youth (due to salary cap constraints) and 2) high speed.

Side note - I mentioned Toews had been complaining about the schedule vocally for a couple of years now. Looks like he put his money where his mouth is in trying to come up with a solution:

https://theathletic.com/1...on/?source=shared-article
- pdx2ord

I also thought about those 4 being the part of the next core. Unfortunately there is no one around to become the next Hossa who was as instrumental as anyone in winning those 3 Cups.

Thanks, Tyler! Great scouting report on Regula by Sean. Lots to like about Regula but the traits that stick out most are:

- Leadership and mentorship of younger players
- Can play both sides well (LD as a RH)
- Great skater with deceptive speed
- Hockey sense to make smart plays
- Crisp passing

It would be great to have both him and Vlasic on the future blueline as big rearguards who know how to defend well. Seems like Regula may have more of an offensive upside than Vlasic but any offense from them would be icing on the cake, IMO, given the other things they bring to the rink.

Thanks for the scouting report - good stuff

I'm curious as to whether the Hawks are trying to capture lightning in a bottle again by hoping to recreate the Keith/Seabs (Boqvist/Beaudin) and Toews/Kane (Dach/Kitty) dynamic within a team built like the championship ones or if they are building for the future trying to predict where the league is going to be in a couple of years (in terms of what will win). Maybe what wins is actually not really changing year-over-year with exception of 1) youth (due to salary cap constraints) and 2) high speed.

Side note - I mentioned Toews had been complaining about the schedule vocally for a couple of years now. Looks like he put his money where his mouth is in trying to come up with a solution:

https://theathletic.com/1...on/?source=shared-article
- pdx2ord

I read that article too, very interesting. I have to admit that a schedule like that would be good, it might create a playoff type atmosphere for some divisional series. Less travel and strain on the players would be good too, maybe it leads to fewer injuries?

Thanks, Tyler! Great scouting report on Regula by Sean. Lots to like about Regula but the traits that stick out most are:

- Leadership and mentorship of younger players
- Can play both sides well (LD as a RH)
- Great skater with deceptive speed
- Hockey sense to make smart plays
- Crisp passing

It would be great to have both him and Vlasic on the future blueline as big rearguards who know how to defend well. Seems like Regula may have more of an offensive upside than Vlasic but any offense from them would be icing on the cake, IMO, given the other things they bring to the rink.
- AEL_Fox

All prospects are a risk, some just more than others. But I like that Stan acquired this type of d-man rather than another small puck-moving type.

Another nice thing about Regula is that he has an August birthday so he was one of the youngest players in his draft class, similar to Boqvist. He may have more growth potential than others in his class.

Josi is 29

Pierre LeBrun
@PierreVLeBrun

Roman Josi has signed an eight-year max deal worth just north of $9 M AAV per season, making him the third-highest paid D in the NHL. Believe the deal also includes a full NMC which Nashville never gives out. Front loaded structure.

Thanks for the scouting report - good stuff

I'm curious as to whether the Hawks are trying to capture lightning in a bottle again by hoping to recreate the Keith/Seabs (Boqvist/Beaudin) and Toews/Kane (Dach/Kitty) dynamic within a team built like the championship ones or if they are building for the future trying to predict where the league is going to be in a couple of years (in terms of what will win). Maybe what wins is actually not really changing year-over-year with exception of 1) youth (due to salary cap constraints) and 2) high speed.

Side note - I mentioned Toews had been complaining about the schedule vocally for a couple of years now. Looks like he put his money where his mouth is in trying to come up with a solution:

https://theathletic.com/1...on/?source=shared-article
- pdx2ord

Building a new core is tempting and would be a fun exercise to see who management views as that new core.

Another perspective is being solid at every position with a few elite talents sprinkled in here and there. Not all of these prospects will make it but the potential is there to be impact players up and down the lineup.

Forward:
Dach, DeBrincat, Strome, Nylander, Sikura, Kurashev, Entwistle, Barratt, Wise, Soderlund

Defense:
Boqvist, Beaudin, Mitchell, Vlasic, Krys, Galvas, Regula, Carlsson, Gilbert, Moberg

Goalie:
Delia, Lankinen, Gravel

Josi is 29

Pierre LeBrun
@PierreVLeBrun

Roman Josi has signed an eight-year max deal worth just north of $9 M AAV per season, making him the third-highest paid D in the NHL. Believe the deal also includes a full NMC which Nashville never gives out. Front loaded structure.
- pdx2ord

Ouch. They will regret at least half of that contract...

Building a new core is tempting and would be a fun exercise to see who management views as that new core.

Another perspective is being solid at every position with a few elite talents sprinkled in here and there. Not all of these prospects will make it but the potential is there to be impact players up and down the lineup.

Forward:
Dach, DeBrincat, Strome, Nylander, Sikura, Kurashev, Entwistle, Barratt, Wise, Soderlund

Defense:
Boqvist, Beaudin, Mitchell, Vlasic, Krys, Galvas, Regula, Carlsson, Gilbert, Moberg

Goalie:
Delia, Lankinen, Gravel
- AEL_Fox

Sign Lehner to a 5-6 year deal in January. I like him a lot, much better than the options in Rockford at the present time. Do like Gravel a lot though.

Building a new core is tempting and would be a fun exercise to see who management views as that new core.

Another perspective is being solid at every position with a few elite talents sprinkled in here and there. Not all of these prospects will make it but the potential is there to be impact players up and down the lineup.

Forward:
Dach, DeBrincat, Strome, Nylander, Sikura, Kurashev, Entwistle, Barratt, Wise, Soderlund

Defense:
Boqvist, Beaudin, Mitchell, Vlasic, Krys, Galvas, Regula, Carlsson, Gilbert, Moberg

Goalie:
Delia, Lankinen, Gravel
- AEL_Fox

Of the players you list....

Forward, not excited about MOST of this group. Only Dach and D-Cat seem to me very likely Top 6 staples. Strome...just middling...and hopefuls Entwhistle and Kurashev, but they could bottom out as easily as become solid NHLers.

Defense, more encouraging....I can see Boqvist, Beaudin, Mitchell, Vlassic all being solid NHLers in 2-3 years. I think we are far more set on the back end to make a re-surgence then we are up front.

In net...not sold on any of these guys. Hopefully Lehner is the real-deal and signs long term to solve the Goalie questions going forward...

Wow for a fringe prospect he sounds like a world beater. Perlini wasn't playing here and wasn't going to get a legit shot to show he can live up to the potential so this was a major win-win trade for both the Hawks and Red Wings.

Wings get a guy who's flashed some good middle six potential at times with his combo of size, speed, and his shot. He played with Dylan Larkin back in Juniors so there's some chemistry there that they could play off of. I'd slot him into the Top 6 with him right off the bat and see what he can do. Might as well do it and see if you can find a cheap offensive weapon to include in your core going forward.

Hawks get a fringe Defensive prospect with size who based on scouting reports sounds amazing so he's a nice piece to add into the fold and see what he can do. It's a solid lotto ticket that you hope can develop into something in the long term. It's cool to see that he's a big guy with size who can carry the puck fairly well, but also is a RHD that plays on the left side. We're lacking some depth on the right side after the golden boys so it's good to add some depth there in the organization.

More than anything, this helps the Hawks clear a roster spot to create some more flexibility this year. We'll see if they get him signed to a deal this offseason but for now I'm good with the move. Wish Perlini nothing but the best of luck and I hope he gets a legit shot to prove why he was a top pick in the draft.

I also thought about those 4 being the part of the next core. Unfortunately there is no one around to become the next Hossa who was as instrumental as anyone in winning those 3 Cups.

Patrick Sharp does not get enough credit either. Fast two-way player, center or wing, good for 30 goals a year. That doesn't grow on trees we have not replaced him let alone Hossa.

Sign Lehner to a 5-6 year deal in January. I like him a lot, much better than the options in Rockford at the present time. Do like Gravel a lot though.
- ChicagoHope

I would only give Lehner three or four years max. He's gonna want at least 6-7M per on this next deal. That's a lot for a guy who's just now seeming to figure things out. I love what he did last year, and I love how he's looked so far this year as well, but I wouldn't lock him up to that long of a deal. Four years would be perfect because it takes him through his prime years and allows for the Hawks to get out of it before his play might begin to decline and we can have an idea of which prospect from our system can step up to take the role as the "future #1"

Josi is 29

Pierre LeBrun
@PierreVLeBrun

Roman Josi has signed an eight-year max deal worth just north of $9 M AAV per season, making him the third-highest paid D in the NHL. Believe the deal also includes a full NMC which Nashville never gives out. Front loaded structure.
- pdx2ord

Wow this probably is gonna be a deal that they truly regret giving out. He'll be 30 once this deal kicks in which takes him to 38 Smashville might have their own Seabrook deal killing them down the line as well

Sign Lehner to a 5-6 year deal in January. I like him a lot, much better than the options in Rockford at the present time. Do like Gravel a lot though.
- ChicagoHope

That's one that is a conundrum...let's say it is patently obvious that Lehner has become our #1 based on play and ice time. It's one thing to acknowledge that in game assignments, but it's a very different message handing out the contract for next season mid-season and effectively telling Crawford, "sorry, you're no longer our guy."

Yes, you might want to lock up Lehner before his negotiating leverage is through the roof, but...that might not go over well in the locker room.

Building a new core is tempting and would be a fun exercise to see who management views as that new core.

Another perspective is being solid at every position with a few elite talents sprinkled in here and there. Not all of these prospects will make it but the potential is there to be impact players up and down the lineup.

Forward:
Dach, DeBrincat, Strome, Nylander, Sikura, Kurashev, Entwistle, Barratt, Wise, Soderlund

Defense:
Boqvist, Beaudin, Mitchell, Vlasic, Krys, Galvas, Regula, Carlsson, Gilbert, Moberg

Goalie:
Delia, Lankinen, Gravel
- AEL_Fox

To go off of your point even more, having more pieces in the system allows for a better chance at finding pieces to the puzzle that can stick. The more you have to throw at the wall, the better chance you have at finding something that sticks. Instead of banking on two or three guys to change your Franchise. Having more guys creates competition among them to fight to prove they deserve the opportunities to make the NHL roster and prove they belong. The key to winning isn't always having tons of star elite players. It's have elite DEPTH with good role players all around.

If Dach and Cat can be those elite level guys and you have guys like Strome, Nylander, Sikura, Kurashev, Entwistle, Barratt, Wise, Soderlund, etc. providing that secondary and third level scoring that takes you from being a competitive team to a Playoff contending team.

That's what made the Hawks elite during their run. They had three elite forwards: Kane, Hossa, and Toews. Surrounded by a MASSIVE amount of secondary scoring and role players that played their roles to perfection like Saad, Sharp, Buff, Bolland, Shaw, Ladd, Bickell, Versteeg, Frolik, Madden, Kopecky, Kruger, etc. none of them were really expected to be that great but they were put in position to succeed and thrive based on their skill sets.

This is what they need to be working for going forward and I think they've done a very good job at re-stocking the cupboard to find out what can stick.