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Ogilthorpe2
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Chicago Blackhawks
Location: 37,000 FT
Joined: 07.09.2009

Apr 7 @ 3:32 PM ET
I am taking the top 10 pick. The chance of finding a difference maker are better at the top of the draft.
- Elbows15

My preference would be that they never Draft another Russian period, at least not in the top half of the draft.

Plus goalies are weird. Because they take longer on average to develop, you’re just as likely to find a good one later in draft as you are early.
Theo Fox
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 06.18.2016

Apr 7 @ 3:45 PM ET
Well I am no Price fan by any means ,but he has won some hardware Williams Jennings Trophy (shared with the great Cory Crawford ) Vezina Ted Lindsay Hart Olympic Gold not a bad list, no Cup and that The big one !! .
But really most GM say build from the net out ,and the HAWKS have been doing that with their core of young impressive defenseman .Now they have a solid big Center .Why not take a shot at the best young goalie to come along in awhile at 9th pick If he is still available .Good young Goalies are coming up faster as it is becoming a young mans league .
I hardly call it a waste . Goaltending is the biggest +/- on any team ..

- oldduffman

If the Hawks can gain a second 1st rounder, I would think about Askarov if he's the best player available in the teens or 20s range. Not sure, though, if I invest in a goalie in the 1st round.

I'm similar to Elbow and Ogi in that I'd still be hesitant to take a goalie so early in the draft. I would stay the course with the goalies in the system and perhaps take a flyer on a goalie in a later round.

Instead, if a later 1st rounder could be had, I would consider a D prospect like Sanderson, Schneider, or Barron or F prospect like Holloway, Zary, or Mercer. Whoever is BPA at that spot.
LAHawk
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 11.02.2017

Apr 7 @ 4:03 PM ET
My preference would be that they never Draft another Russian period, at least not in the top half of the draft.

Plus goalies are weird. Because they take longer on average to develop, you’re just as likely to find a good one later in draft as you are early.

- Ogilthorpe2


For every Fleury, I see Barasso, DiPietro, Lehtonen and Waite. I wouldn't waste a #1 on a goalie.
oldduffman
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 11.06.2013

Apr 7 @ 4:38 PM ET
If the Hawks can gain a second 1st rounder, I would think about Askarov if he's the best player available in the teens or 20s range. Not sure, though, if I invest in a goalie in the 1st round.

I'm similar to Elbow and Ogi in that I'd still be hesitant to take a goalie so early in the draft. I would stay the course with the goalies in the system and perhaps take a flyer on a goalie in a later round.

Instead, if a later 1st rounder could be had, I would consider a D prospect like Sanderson, Schneider, or Barron or F prospect like Holloway, Zary, or Mercer. Whoever is BPA at that spot.

- AEL_Fox

I did not for a minute think it would be a poplar pick, being a goalie and a Russian on top. Sometimes to win big you have to take a chance ,following the pack mentality will most likely lead to being nothing more then a follower . It high risk high reward with this kid .Their are some nice picks in the bottom of the top 20 ,but none with the upside of this kid .Roll the dice like a winner ,what the worst that can happen ,we end up with a Barker ,maybe we will get a Bolland in the 2nd .
kmw4631
Location: CHICAGO
Joined: 02.27.2015

Apr 7 @ 4:44 PM ET
Think about all the teams that gave up picks only to have the season cancelled 3 week later. glad we got back a 2nd and 3rd. for GUS and Lehner. Maybe you package those and go up for a goalie. the 1st I do not take a goalie.
LAHawk
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 11.02.2017

Apr 7 @ 5:07 PM ET
I did not for a minute think it would be a poplar pick, being a goalie and a Russian on top. Sometimes to win big you have to take a chance ,following the pack mentality will most likely lead to being nothing more then a follower . It high risk high reward with this kid .Their are some nice picks in the bottom of the top 20 ,but none with the upside of this kid .Roll the dice like a winner ,what the worst that can happen ,we end up with a Barker ,maybe we will get a Bolland in the 2nd .
- oldduffman


I would rather see what the Rangers would want for UNDRAFTED Georgiev.
bhawks2241
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Chicago, IL
Joined: 09.17.2013

Apr 7 @ 5:26 PM ET
If the Hawks can gain a second 1st rounder, I would think about Askarov if he's the best player available in the teens or 20s range. Not sure, though, if I invest in a goalie in the 1st round.

I'm similar to Elbow and Ogi in that I'd still be hesitant to take a goalie so early in the draft. I would stay the course with the goalies in the system and perhaps take a flyer on a goalie in a later round.

Instead, if a later 1st rounder could be had, I would consider a D prospect like Sanderson, Schneider, or Barron or F prospect like Holloway, Zary, or Mercer. Whoever is BPA at that spot.

- AEL_Fox


I think the Hawks have to keep their pick if it is top 10. They need another young difference maker at forward. The top of this draft is stacked. Who knows who could fall to 9.

The goal is not to have another top 10 pick for next 5-6 years. Use it for top end talent now.
jhawk59
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 02.15.2013

Apr 7 @ 5:32 PM ET
I am taking the top 10 pick. The chance of finding a difference maker are better at the top of the draft.
- Elbows15

It is a bigger gamble to find a difference maker or top six forward after the first tier of players in the first round even in good drafts. Good players after the Blackhawks current first round pick - sure- but what really is going to make us better. Some prospects might become descent productive players and you can choose the style game for whatever particular objective you have for shaping your roster

But with the 9th - 11th you should keep it and take a higher ceiling top 6 not a descent maybe top six. Toews and Kane are moving along in years played although both probably have at least two strong
seasons to record in their dossier. In fact I bet Kane could put up conquerable numbers from this season even another four/five years

You know what would help him accomplish such a feat. A very deep skilled blueline corps and another top forward beside Dach. Not some oh attractive nice talented forward later in round one. Do not move down in this draft; talent still good #9 - 11. And if you wanted Cozens, how does Holloway or Sanderson look if not Lunden.
oldduffman
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 11.06.2013

Apr 7 @ 5:34 PM ET
I would rather see what the Rangers would want for UNDRAFTED Georgiev.
- LAHawk

That not a bad idea . As long as it not our top pick .
jhawk59
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 02.15.2013

Apr 7 @ 5:52 PM ET
I am no draft expert and I can understand the argument to choose the Russian netminder. The state or shape of our goaltending next few years is maybe average to unknown. No one feels like we are looking really good though in goal, eh? No prognosticator either to sign a top f/a goaltender.

That being said, you must really be in love with a goaltender to take one at #10. Maybe you do at #15 but at the #8 -12 slot you hope there remains some other top position player. I personally like more S Knight or if it were possible to trade for the NYI Russian netminder whom some of us were kicking the tires on recently

Truth be told I am hesitant in drafting Russian players especially goaltenders. You just do not have as comfortable a feel for them.

With the two in play in this conversation, the NYI guy has gained enough development and looks ready for the NHL.
Whereas Askinov is an opposite hand and needs to play a lot to develop. Probably in Russia and not sharing the net in Rockford. If he is that good to go mid first round, you are developing him and I would guess the Chicago way is more a hands on AHL tutelage than playing on the cold tundra in Russia.

Just food for thought if you may happen to agree with any of my thoughts
BetweenTheDots
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: IL
Joined: 06.13.2015

Apr 7 @ 6:03 PM ET
So it looks like the White Sox might be able to begin their run to the World Series as early as next month...
- SimpleJack


In Arizona? Right, thats what i heard
RickJ
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Burlington, ON
Joined: 01.12.2010

Apr 7 @ 6:07 PM ET
My preference would be that they never Draft another Russian period, at least not in the top half of the draft.

Plus goalies are weird. Because they take longer on average to develop, you’re just as likely to find a good one later in draft as you are early.

- Ogilthorpe2

Racist but logical.

No team can only have one Russian on the team, they need interpreters.

Let them play in the KHL.
Elbows15
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: I was going to do the math on this but I don't think it will help., IL
Joined: 08.04.2013

Apr 7 @ 6:17 PM ET
Well I am no Price fan by any means ,but he has won some hardware Williams Jennings Trophy (shared with the great Cory Crawford ) Vezina Ted Lindsay Hart Olympic Gold not a bad list, no Cup and that The big one !! .
But really most GM say build from the net out ,and the HAWKS have been doing that with their core of young impressive defenseman .Now they have a solid big Center .Why not take a shot at the best young goalie to come along in awhile at 9th pick If he is still available .Good young Goalies are coming up faster as it is becoming a young mans league .
I hardly call it a waste . Goaltending is the biggest +/- on any team ..

- oldduffman

They still need more impact players up front. That is why. Goalies come from everywhere. Wasting a 1st RD pick on a guy you won't see for 5 years is a waste.
Elbows15
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: I was going to do the math on this but I don't think it will help., IL
Joined: 08.04.2013

Apr 7 @ 6:18 PM ET
Racist but logical.

No team can only have one Russian on the team, they need interpreters.

Let them play in the KHL.

- RickJ

The Hawks have drafted 1 Russian worth a damn. Kravchuk. And he wasn't even a real Russian.

Elbows15
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: I was going to do the math on this but I don't think it will help., IL
Joined: 08.04.2013

Apr 7 @ 6:24 PM ET
If the Hawks can gain a second 1st rounder, I would think about Askarov if he's the best player available in the teens or 20s range. Not sure, though, if I invest in a goalie in the 1st round.

I'm similar to Elbow and Ogi in that I'd still be hesitant to take a goalie so early in the draft. I would stay the course with the goalies in the system and perhaps take a flyer on a goalie in a later round.

Instead, if a later 1st rounder could be had, I would consider a D prospect like Sanderson, Schneider, or Barron or F prospect like Holloway, Zary, or Mercer. Whoever is BPA at that spot.

- AEL_Fox

Think most of the guys you mentioned with be gone in the top 15 of the draft.

I would be happy with Lundell, Quinn or Holloway as of now. Provided guys like Holtz, Raymond or Rossi don't fall. Drysdale would be okay, too.
EbonyRaptor
Joined: 03.28.2013

Apr 7 @ 6:33 PM ET
Ye of little faith - I've already informed you the Hawks will win the lottery and select Lafreniere with the #1 OA, and within 2 years the Lafreniere-Dach-Kane line will be the toast of the league.
oldduffman
Chicago Blackhawks
Joined: 11.06.2013

Apr 7 @ 6:35 PM ET
They still need more impact players up front. That is why. Goalies come from everywhere. Wasting a 1st RD pick on a guy you won't see for 5 years is a waste.
- Elbows15

Where are you getting 5 years from ,Hart was up in a year .
HawkintheD
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Sick Bay, MI
Joined: 02.22.2012

Apr 7 @ 7:14 PM ET
Where are you getting 5 years from ,Hart was up in a year .
- oldduffman


Think he was factoring in the Russian quotient.
HawkintheD
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Sick Bay, MI
Joined: 02.22.2012

Apr 7 @ 7:15 PM ET
The Hawks have drafted 1 Russian worth a damn. Kravchuk. And he wasn't even a real Russian.
- Elbows15


Lithuanian I believe. Playing for Red Army?
SimpleJack
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Chicago , IL
Joined: 05.23.2013

Apr 7 @ 7:45 PM ET
In Arizona? Right, thats what i heard
- BetweenTheDots


Yeah and I’d assume they’d have to be all night games cuz might be too hot during the day in 100+ degrees.
DarthKane
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: 5.13.4.9
Joined: 02.23.2012

Apr 7 @ 8:04 PM ET
My preference would be that they never Draft another Russian period, at least not in the top half of the draft.

Plus goalies are weird. Because they take longer on average to develop, you’re just as likely to find a good one later in draft as you are early.

- Ogilthorpe2


Ok, Don.
DarthKane
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: 5.13.4.9
Joined: 02.23.2012

Apr 7 @ 8:36 PM ET
I would rather see what the Rangers would want for UNDRAFTED Georgiev.
- LAHawk



The DRAFTED Strome.
Elbows15
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: I was going to do the math on this but I don't think it will help., IL
Joined: 08.04.2013

Apr 7 @ 8:45 PM ET
Where are you getting 5 years from ,Hart was up in a year .
- oldduffman

Took Hart 2 and 1/2 seasons after being drafted to make his NHL debut.

It would probably be a couple of seasons before he even comes over. He is going to need at least one full season to adjust to NA ice.

That is 3 years At best. Plus you are handing the reins to a 21 year old? Doubtful. Yeah, it happens but it is very rare.

Hard pass.

Goalies can be found everywhere. Hawks have more pressing needs.
SimpleJack
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Chicago , IL
Joined: 05.23.2013

Apr 7 @ 8:46 PM ET
Any fans of Better Call Saul here on HB? Just curious...
Elbows15
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: I was going to do the math on this but I don't think it will help., IL
Joined: 08.04.2013

Apr 7 @ 8:47 PM ET
Lithuanian I believe. Playing for Red Army?
- HawkintheD

Says he from Ufa, Russia. Which is closer to the Stans than anything else.
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