Tyler Cameron: The 411 with the Blackhawks

1st lol Late night read thanks for the latest news on Mitchell .Don't know much about him other then what I read on here and some brief scouting reports . Hope he signs ,and think he will from his comments .

1st lol Late night read thanks for the latest news on Mitchell .Don't know much about him other then what I read on here and some brief scouting reports . Hope he signs ,and think he will from his comments .
- oldduffman

Yeah the Blues agreement with Scott Perunovich deal in principal was approved by the league so it can be choice of a this year and burn an entry level yr off, or one that starts next year if this year is over.
(I guess I should read your lead in before posting you said that!)

Mitchell does a lot of thinks very well and although it he isn't the elite skater that Boqvist is, he is really good everywhere, safe.

I was just thinking how after the hawks drafted Dach, all these pukes were citing these scouts about his lack of skating ability, which I NEVER thought.

He is an elite skater with greta edging and speed no matter what someone told you to pick apart about him....

I love watching that final first Cup win game...you really forget about the line up or how good the workhorses Keith and Seabrook were.
I just think of how through the course of years at this site fans posted about Keith's PP negatives...I guess I didn't see it in this game...and Seabrook a freaking tank who let loose of guys more than Eager Brouwer or big Buff...

Just applying logical thinking in the Blackhawks scheme in the rebuilding proess-

It appears that IF several of the acclaimed dmen prospects develop well, they will become competent NHL dmen. Predicting their reaching their ceiling is tricky and still guesswork, although as they make incremental steps in development, you do get excited over it

The team therefore could be driven by three pairs of solid skilled puck movers. The sooner the kids get NHL experience, the sooner the reality of three even four kids can play in the same blueline corps. Normally this is a recipe for difficulty as dmen need experience (usually do not step in immediately become steady)

Next full season is key for the kiddie corps. I am hopeful both Mitchell and Beaudin get a large chunk of NHL games. Along with Boqvist and Carlsson, each has a strength in various ways demonstrated to be successful new age dmen. Meaning they can efficiently advance puck out out of their end of ice.

If you witnessed the recent home tilt against Edm, then you saw how against a speed team we completed well. It was a track meet really but we were not pinned long im our end.

This puck movement trumps other.concern. Wiz and others have been saying this for a while. To be sure teams with a set of large dmenn who crank up the nasty physical edge are, indeed, effective defensively. But do not overlook that they also are capable puck movers. The Blues is a good example.

So I love how a Carlsson can be a support to the offensive guys. But while he is a good puck mover out of his end and does deliver checks each game, he has the nice extra bonus of a good shot. He has produced goals due to that shot and some on Pp

I love the compete and the progress Kyrs has made. I do want to see him continue to progress and hope one day his superior offensive skill blossoms as a third pair NHL dman. Hence practicly a surprise secret weapon coming from a third pair

Next in line might be O'Shea and Rogula, possibly Galvas. Vlasic and the other kid dmen we just traded for,, havre a ways to go. Just to mention some of the more intriguing dmen prospects

Alas a prospect is a prospect is still a prospect until they start to show better. They can do this by iincreasing consistency of solid performance in chunks of time within a game or several games worth.

Yes the sooner these kids play and improve in the NHL, the sooner we become a legitimate playoff contender as opposed to (currently) pretender. Puck possession driven by efficient pick advancement is key.

I am excited furthermore should some of kids from Rockford become strong compete bottom line NHL players. They can support the defensive effort. They can bring energy and success which can help ignite top forward lines.

Just wonder what 2020 #1 added to the group. And how soon how good Barrett shows.

Yeah the Blues agreement with Scott Perunovich deal in principal was approved by the league so it can be choice of a this year and burn an entry level yr off, or one that starts next year if this year is over.
(I guess I should read your lead in before posting you said that!)

Mitchell does a lot of thinks very well and although it he isn't the elite skater that Boqvist is, he is really good everywhere, safe.

I was just thinking how after the hawks drafted Dach, all these pukes were citing these scouts about his lack of skating ability, which I NEVER thought.

He is an elite skater with greta edging and speed no matter what someone told you to pick apart about him....

I love watching that final first Cup win game...you really forget about the line up or how good the workhorses Keith and Seabrook were.
I just think of how through the course of years at this site fans posted about Keith's PP negatives...I guess I didn't see it in this game...and Seabrook a freaking tank who let loose of guys more than Eager Brouwer or big Buff...
- wiz1901

I always found it interesting that nobody wanted Dach on here even though he was the #2 N.A. prospect. I thought they were going Byram for sure even though I think you and a few others stirred up the Dylan Cozens mania

I consider the 2019/20 season a success for the Hawks whether it restarts or not because the main objective of infusing young players into the lineup and getting them playing time experience was done. Dach, Boqvist, Kubalik and Nylander all got plenty of playing time and improved throughout the season - mission accomplished.

I think, whether by design or circumstance, the 2020/21 season will be pretty similar to the 2019/20 season insofar as the main objective will once again be to infuse more youth with Mitchell and probably one or two others into the lineup so that by 2021/22 the Hawks will be ready to compete with the top clubs and will have 1 or 2 more years with the old core group playing at a high level. I think it's realistic the Hawks win a few more games next season and have a legit shot at making the playoffs - PROVIDING - they get the goalie situation figured out and locked in so that goaltending won't be the Achilles Heel when the rest of the team is ready to compete in 2021/22.

I was just thinking how after the hawks drafted Dach, all these pukes were citing these scouts about his lack of skating ability, which I NEVER thought.

He is an elite skater with greta edging and speed no matter what someone told you to pick apart about him....

- wiz1901

Hey Wiz, I've read your DraftSite report on Lafreniere and I think you believe his skating is very good - not fast but great edge work - correct? I've been pushing my prognosticating fantasy that somehow the Hawks win the lottery and pick Lafreniere. My thought is that Dach and Lafreniere would skate/play very well together - especially if Kane is added on RW.

Do you ever spend much time exploring how certain players mesh well together based on the style of game they play?

1st lol Late night read thanks for the latest news on Mitchell .Don't know much about him other then what I read on here and some brief scouting reports . Hope he signs ,and think he will from his comments .
- oldduffman

You will

Thanks for the constant updates Tyler.

During this time of no sports...it is great to have a little something to keep us plugged in. Appreciate your efforts.

I sure hope they CAN come to some agreement with Mitchell.

A young D-corp of Mitchell, Beaudin & Boqvist....along with Carlsson & Vllasic gives one some hope of a pretty solid 6, even if 2-3 years down the road.

We had to stockpile youth....Starting to like what lies ahead....

Hey Ty, another great write up and thanks for keeping the chatter up with not much going on.

Also, I’ll second your nod to the Athletic. In addition to the piece on Mitchell, there’s a great Q&A today with fan questions for the Rat, good old #36, Bolly.

Tyler thanks for the continued posts, ideas, arm chair gm views. Hope everyone is well out there. Feel very grateful living in the suburbs in this day and age. Weird to have no resolution in a hockey season. No opening day in baseball all due to something we can't see. Stay safe out there all.

Thanks for the blog Tyler. Hope everyone is safe and healthy.

Even if this extended "semi-quarantine" has just been extended "only" until the end of April, this is going to effect daily life including sports in a tremendous way. The average small business has cash on hand for 16 days, even if their employees are furloughed. Even if we are "up and running" (which I doubt) by May 1, the damage to the economy is immense, not only for the small business owner, but for the person who works paycheck to paycheck.

Yes the suites will still be sold, the one's that can afford the premium seats will still go back, but who else will be able to afford to go to a game, let alone some having to cut their cable bill, or at least their premium subscription to get NHL.com or another sport specific station you enjoy? How many will be able to buy their teams favorite players authentic jersey, or other sport paraphernalia? Is there going to be continued interest in a sport if it is too expensive to play?

Is there going to be social distancing in stadiums? For how long? Will you have the amenities like bars/restaurants/vendors in the stadiums?

My long winded post is obviously the salary caps of leagues (NBA, NHL) are going to be adjusted, downward, if not significantly downward. How are the leagues and players going to deal with that? We haven't talked about a strike/lockout in a while, but I can see one coming when the new CBA is up 21-22.

I consider the 2019/20 season a success for the Hawks whether it restarts or not because the main objective of infusing young players into the lineup and getting them playing time experience was done. Dach, Boqvist, Kubalik and Nylander all got plenty of playing time and improved throughout the season - mission accomplished.

I think, whether by design or circumstance, the 2020/21 season will be pretty similar to the 2019/20 season insofar as the main objective will once again be to infuse more youth with Mitchell and probably one or two others into the lineup so that by 2021/22 the Hawks will be ready to compete with the top clubs and will have 1 or 2 more years with the old core group playing at a high level. I think it's realistic the Hawks win a few more games next season and have a legit shot at making the playoffs - PROVIDING - they get the goalie situation figured out and locked in so that goaltending won't be the Achilles Heel when the rest of the team is ready to compete in 2021/22.
- EbonyRaptor

Agree with this and what 35 commented on after. Like you said, they could end up in the playoffs next season, but I think the continued infusion of youth and the fact that most have looked pretty good bodes well.

Some we only had one game or brief looks at (Beaudin, Hagel, Carlsson), but I liked what I saw.

Thanks for the blog Tyler. Hope everyone is safe and healthy.

Even if this extended "semi-quarantine" has just been extended "only" until the end of April, this is going to effect daily life including sports in a tremendous way. The average small business has cash on hand for 16 days, even if their employees are furloughed. Even if we are "up and running" (which I doubt) by May 1, the damage to the economy is immense, not only for the small business owner, but for the person who works paycheck to paycheck.

Yes the suites will still be sold, the one's that can afford the premium seats will still go back, but who else will be able to afford to go to a game, let alone some having to cut their cable bill, or at least their premium subscription to get NHL.com or another sport specific station you enjoy? How many will be able to buy their teams favorite players authentic jersey, or other sport paraphernalia? Is there going to be continued interest in a sport if it is too expensive to play?

Is there going to be social distancing in stadiums? For how long? Will you have the amenities like bars/restaurants/vendors in the stadiums?

My long winded post is obviously the salary caps of leagues (NBA, NHL) are going to be adjusted, downward, if not significantly downward. How are the leagues and players going to deal with that? We haven't talked about a strike/lockout in a while, but I can see one coming when the new CBA is up 21-22.
- LAHawk

We will discover issues go deeper than you explained

Even after an innoculation there is various segments of the population who won't get the shot. Others who wait for a while to get the shot and are carriers - infect others. The shot is good for about two years. And even should there be low spikes of reports of new infecting folks, whom is uneasy at a packed sporting event when someone coughs. Any lower than expected attendance surely puts a dent or much worse in owners' bank account.

Here's another example of Corona still lingering even if majority of people are innonculared: many poor and or homeless frequent public places, such as transportation centers, buses, and your local McDonald's. So does Trump suggest all homeless and deadbeat poor appearance wandering souls be rounded up by the police and given a shot

Covering all bases is a very elaborate collective effort by society for all in the society.

This being said, by the time an innoculation is out and a majority of people had the shot, likely most iof next season is missed. Do your own projections. When the model calls for 100,000 deaths eventually, you cannot rush back to contact sports too soon. Be safe and stay away from a sporting event, a concert, out to eat - this will become probably the mantra for many folks at least for a year or two.

The sports world as we knew it is going to suffer. Better we miss sports than risk our health, eh!

Thanks for the blog Tyler. Hope everyone is safe and healthy.

Even if this extended "semi-quarantine" has just been extended "only" until the end of April, this is going to effect daily life including sports in a tremendous way. The average small business has cash on hand for 16 days, even if their employees are furloughed. Even if we are "up and running" (which I doubt) by May 1, the damage to the economy is immense, not only for the small business owner, but for the person who works paycheck to paycheck.

Yes the suites will still be sold, the one's that can afford the premium seats will still go back, but who else will be able to afford to go to a game, let alone some having to cut their cable bill, or at least their premium subscription to get NHL.com or another sport specific station you enjoy? How many will be able to buy their teams favorite players authentic jersey, or other sport paraphernalia? Is there going to be continued interest in a sport if it is too expensive to play?

Is there going to be social distancing in stadiums? For how long? Will you have the amenities like bars/restaurants/vendors in the stadiums?

My long winded post is obviously the salary caps of leagues (NBA, NHL) are going to be adjusted, downward, if not significantly downward. How are the leagues and players going to deal with that? We haven't talked about a strike/lockout in a while, but I can see one coming when the new CBA is up 21-22.
- LAHawk

Honestly, I think you are going to see hundreds of tickets unloaded on resale simply because folks who have seasons or other ticket plans need the cash. I can see resale tickets being unloaded for 30-40% off face depending on the team. I also can see the opposite occur, where folks are so eager to get out of confinement and go take in a live event!

Using Keith/Seabrook as an example, they came up as a pair in 05/06, and it took 4 years with them in the NHL before the Hawks even made the playoffs. Granted, I think they have more forward talent now than then, but it might be another year before they even make it back to the post-season.

I thought they were going Byram for sure even though I think you and a few others stirred up the Dylan Cozens mania
- just69sayin

I was cooler on Dacher because he was more of a pass first centre and I thought that Cozens who is btw a solid citizen, character kid was more of the gun they needed.

Let's Dylan fills the space the AWOL Casey Mittelstadt, who announced at the redraft testing you didn't need to do reps and Voc to play hockey....didn't.

Honestly, I think you are going to see hundreds of tickets unloaded on resale simply because folks who have seasons or other ticket plans need the cash. I can see resale tickets being unloaded for 30-40% off face depending on the team. I also can see the opposite occur, where folks are so eager to get out of confinement and go take in a live event!
- nickmo2699

Not to be a Debbie Downer, i heard a doctor say this morning based on his math to save the most lives 3 months quarantine.

Baseball: Players pushed to receive a full year of service time, which counts days toward free agency, arbitration and pension, even in the event of a canceled season. When MLB agreed to grant that, the path to a deal coming together was forged, sources said.

Im thinking here in Illinois the gov will extend the stay at home order till May 1st, I'm hoping to see sports by September again, but then again as someone who would go to games here and there, i probably won't be going till next year.

Downloaded on xbox1, eanhl 20, last week, my wife's already starting to complain about how much time im playing video games, forgot how much fun and frustrating that game is

Like to here so many good thinks about our young defenseman .And on that note should the HAWKS take Yaroslav Askarov Russian goalie .He had a rough WJC series this year but overall is consider a blue chip prospect .With a great young defenses maybe Stan will take a shot at big time stopper for the future . They say you build from the net out ..??

I know it is from Ek, but "begin your Seabrook buyout calculations.... now":

I was talking to some NHL people over the weekend and there is a rumor going around that if the NHL doesn’t return this season, and the cap stays flat, teams will be awarded one “mulligan buyout” which would allow them to essentially buy out one of their current contracts as per usual, however, the entire contract would then be off the salary cap moving forward. So no penalty at all. Even over 30 contracts. This would really help teams out and generate cap space to allow teams to make signings this summer and also put more UFAs into the marketplace. Really a win/win and a way of essentially opening up cap space without raising the cap.

Hey Wiz, I've read your DraftSite report on Lafreniere and I think you believe his skating is very good - not fast but great edge work - correct? I've been pushing my prognosticating fantasy that somehow the Hawks win the lottery and pick Lafreniere. My thought is that Dach and Lafreniere would skate/play very well together - especially if Kane is added on RW.

Do you ever spend much time exploring how certain players mesh well together based on the style of game they play?
- EbonyRaptor

Yeah that's were I am with him, he is simply confident, plays fast, angry, and fearless, so if the 25% chance of Ottawa winning the first overall falls through, you have to think besides playing reight away, he will play with top guys who he can get the puck to and who can get it to him. No waiting.
Will he need to get stronger and need adjustment sure, but there is plenty to like for he will make his team better from the start.

He does everything.

I have never been hung up on this foot speed thing, because if you get to the bigs the slow guys are still elite skaters. Head speed diagnosing reacting is paramount nowadays.

Watching that game six of Hawks first Cup...even their attack looks like it is missing much of the new quick ways the offense exploits things SO fast.

I am not big on posting lines and trying to fill 12 dancing partners, because the better elite players play the most play will different guys and each game moves the chess pieces to win in different ways against different opponents.

My question is IF Ottawa offers BOTH pick to move up....I know I take the Ottawa picks a2 2 and 3 and never look back deep class you get two NHLers with high upside as well.

I know it is from Ek, but "begin your Seabrook buyout calculations.... now":

I was talking to some NHL people over the weekend and there is a rumor going around that if the NHL doesn’t return this season, and the cap stays flat, teams will be awarded one “mulligan buyout” which would allow them to essentially buy out one of their current contracts as per usual, however, the entire contract would then be off the salary cap moving forward. So no penalty at all. Even over 30 contracts. This would really help teams out and generate cap space to allow teams to make signings this summer and also put more UFAs into the marketplace. Really a win/win and a way of essentially opening up cap space without raising the cap.
- Chunk

Wow, that would really help the Hawks get out of a horrendous contract.

Like to here so many good thinks about our young defenseman .And on that note should the HAWKS take Yaroslav Askarov Russian goalie .He had a rough WJC series this year but overall is consider a blue chip prospect .With a great young defenses maybe Stan will take a shot at big time stopper for the future . They say you build from the net out ..??
- oldduffman

Yeah crappy World Junior and unless you have a commitment to playing in the NHL ON YOUR TEAM, this all becomes risky business.

Call me hesitant mostly because he is a reverse catcher/ as a right shooter.

Everyone in front of him has adjust their on ice defensive positions and when the "other" goalie is playing, adjust to the old ways.

I liked Spencer Knight and I like him, and if you see goal as a weak spot for your farms development to a pro mule goaler, you take him if he is the best player.

Rossi and Perfetti and the guys I have higher are and I could make a case for my top 16 forwards maybe being better less risky alternatives

Blues and Senators Broadcasters test positive for COVID-19.

Not to be a Debbie Downer, i heard a doctor say this morning based on his math to save the most lives 3 months quarantine.

Baseball: Players pushed to receive a full year of service time, which counts days toward free agency, arbitration and pension, even in the event of a canceled season. When MLB agreed to grant that, the path to a deal coming together was forged, sources said.

Im thinking here in Illinois the gov will extend the stay at home order till May 1st, I'm hoping to see sports by September again, but then again as someone who would go to games here and there, i probably won't be going till next year.

Downloaded on xbox1, eanhl 20, last week, my wife's already starting to complain about how much time im playing video games, forgot how much fun and frustrating that game is
- BetweenTheDots

Oh yeah, I am good for one controller throw a session. I think being able to see sports by June would be a major win, what that entails from a crowd standpoint, I have no idea.