I may be the only one but I'd love to see Oliver Moore sign with the Blackhawks tomorrow.
- BetweenTheDots

I think you are the only one. He struggled a bit to put together a 40ish game college hockey season. If he can go start to finish next year the way he did half of this year, then yeah, I’d say he signs after that.

I think you are the only one. He struggled a bit to put together a 40ish game college hockey season. If he can go start to finish next year the way he did half of this year, then yeah, I’d say he signs after that.
- Chunk

Yeah if a guys not ready let him continue his development in College. Hopefully next year he’s dominant and can sign with the Hawks after next year’s College season is done.

I think you are the only one. He struggled a bit to put together a 40ish game college hockey season. If he can go start to finish next year the way he did half of this year, then yeah, I’d say he signs after that.
- Chunk

I guess we'll see, i didn't think Korchinski would survive a 19 year old NHL campaign, and he proved many of us wrong except for Elbows. I know I'm going to get sh it for this but i think KK plays better defense than Bouchard already.

We don't know what was asked of Moore at Minny. Maybe just maybe he did everything he was asked to do. We'll see and maybe Moore wants to join the Blackhawks org this year. Lots of maybe's, we'll see.

First off, Happy Easter to everyone who celebrates it.

It would be nice to get two of these "blue chippers" in the draft. I posted something in an earlier blog along the lines of Elbow's post above about packaging the TB pick and a prospect like Korchinski to move up into the top 8 or 9. Just a hypothetical and if the chips fall properly, say the Hawks take a forward with their own pick, the two Russians are taken and someone like D!ckinson or Parekh is available at 8 or 9. If in the Hawks' eyes, one of these two grades out better than KK do they make that trade? The problem also lies with the other GM's perception of KK's value and whether they want to forgo the opportunity of drafting whoever's available at their slot. Maybe to someone else, Reichel, DelMastro or Kaiser is a better get than Korchinski. Mostly everyone here will probably be amenable to moving them instead. (Or flip the above scenario around and the Hawks take a D like Levshunov earlier and Lindstrom or Eiserman is available at 8 or 9.)

Does it set back the rebuild by moving Korchinski? I think not. I have a feeling that KK is destined for some AHL time next year. So while D!ckinson or Parekh are in Juniors next year, none of these players will be with the parent club for the whole season. If the two Juniors are worth their salt, maybe they make the jump to the NHL the following year like KK did this season. The idea is to obtain better prospects.

Who thinks KFC will make a big splash at the draft? He was relatively quiet last draft, but he got Bedard which was the big windfall and didn't really have to make any big moves. (But he did try to move up from 19.) Two drafts ago he was an active trader. So he id definitely one willing to make trades. I think we'll see him active at this draft.
- boilermaker100

Posted earlier but what in the NHL draft history makes anyone think it's realistic that a top 10 pick will get moved for a still raw play (Korchinski) and a late round first?

NHL GM's don't make moves like that.

The only guys on the roster that would get them a top ten pick or could be packaged for one would be Jones + or Bedard.

Posted earlier but what in the NHL draft history makes anyone think it's realistic that a top 10 pick will get moved for a still raw play (Korchinski) and a late round first?

NHL GM's don't make moves like that.

The only guys on the roster tha.ould get them a top ten pick or could be packaged for one would be Jones + or Bedard.
- fattybeef

In recent Hawks history Dach (raw talent) got a 13th and Debrincat (proven talent) got the 7th overall, a 2nd and a 3rd. So what is a raw talent and a 18-19ish pick worth? (assuming that's where the TB winds up) Surely more than the 13th received for Dach. Can it go as high as 8 or 9? Not for either of us to say. It does takes 2 teams to make a trade, though. And the other team would really want said raw talent in return for the pick. Personally I doubt if it happens. I just like playing arm-chair GM.

In recent Hawks history Dach (raw talent) got a 13th and Debrincat (proven talent) got the 7th overall, a 2nd and a 3rd. So what is a raw talent and a 18-19ish pick worth? (assuming that's where the TB winds up) Surely more than the 13th received for Dach. Can it go as high as 8 or 9? Not for either of us to say. It does takes 2 teams to make a trade, though. And the other team would really want said raw talent in return for the pick. Personally I doubt if it happens. I just like playing arm-chair GM.
- boilermaker100

I just don't understand giving up a promising young dman who actually played a year with the big boys for an unproven draft pick.

To me you know why you don't make that trade, what if we made that trade last year but instead of Korchinski it was Vlasic? Now you traded away a very promising shut down defenseman who's on his last year of his ELC. We have enough picks, we just begun with some promising young NHL talent.

As great as everyone has been saying Clarke is going to be, i find it strange that he can't crack the starting line up in LA? We can't keep kicking the can down the road.

Ducks did drop over 10 games at the end of last year, they are capable to effectively manage their draft position
- wizardofi

Karma is a female dog! Both Columbus and Anahiem tried to lose every game last year at the end of the season to improve their draft position, Hawks tried to win.

Nuff said

Yeah if a guys not ready let him continue his development in College. Hopefully next year he’s dominant and can sign with the Hawks after next year’s College season is done.
- paulr

Most MN guys play two years. Think Cooley might have been one of, if not the first to leave after 1 year.

Questions whether that was the right move.

I would anticipate both Moor and Rinzel play two years then turn, with Rinzel maybe staying a 3rd if he's captain.

I just don't understand giving up a promising young dman who actually played a year with the big boys for an unproven draft pick.

To me you know why you don't make that trade, what if we made that trade last year but instead of Korchinski it was Vlasic? Now you traded away a very promising shut down defenseman who's on his last year of his ELC. We have enough picks, we just begun with some promising young NHL talent.

As great as everyone has been saying Clarke is going to be, i find it strange that he can't crack the starting line up in LA? We can't keep kicking the can down the road.
- BetweenTheDots

Clarke is very good. If he’s in Chicago he’s on the team this year. In LA they have a much better team and can afford to let Clarke improve in the minors.

Refs having a contest amongst themselves as to who can make the more brutal penalty call.
- LAHawk

They call that every time, just like puck over glass. You can't skate along the blue line get behind the D and 'accidentally' be in the way as the D comes to the blue line.

It's one of the most avoidable and obvious penalties there is.

The goalie interference call on Bedard was BS. The outside ref called it . The goal line ref tried to talk him out of it. That was likely an interesting discussion in the ref's room between periods.

Clarke is very good. If he’s in Chicago he’s on the team this year. In LA they have a much better team and can afford to let Clarke improve in the minors.
- paulr

Also for cap space, Clarke makes more than Spence and Moevare. They are projected to be under by $2,000 so every dollar counts. You can be sure he will be a black ace.

Kings are third best defensively in the league, no reason to force a 21 yo rookie into the line-up on his first year on his ELC.

Also for cap space, Clarke makes more than Spence and Moevare. They are projected to be under by $2,000 so every dollar counts. You can be sure he will be a black ace.

Kings are third best defensively in the league, no reason to force a 21 yo rookie into the line-up on his first year on his ELC.
- LAHawk

I’d love to see Clarke in Chicago. He’s a great skater, plays the point well, good shot, moves the puck quickly either by lugging it out or a good pass, he’s solid defensively,shows some physicality and he’s a right shot. The only time I ever saw him out of his element was when Mark Stone attacked him for some unknown reason, he actually looked frightened. But that was totally unexpected.

Karma is a female dog! Both Columbus and Anahiem tried to lose every game last year at the end of the season to improve their draft position, Hawks tried to win.

Nuff said
- vabeachbear

Yep, it was pretty clear which teams are trying to win but can't vs the ones who are actively trying to lose.

I’d love to see Clarke in Chicago. He’s a great skater, plays the point well, good shot, moves the puck quickly either by lugging it out or a good pass, he’s solid defensively,shows some physicality and he’s a right shot. The only time I ever saw him out of his element was when Mark Stone attacked him for some unknown reason, he actually looked frightened. But that was totally unexpected.
- paulr

Matt Roy is a UFA next year, my guess that Clarke slots into his spot.

I’d love to see Clarke in Chicago. He’s a great skater, plays the point well, good shot, moves the puck quickly either by lugging it out or a good pass, he’s solid defensively,shows some physicality and he’s a right shot. The only time I ever saw him out of his element was when Mark Stone attacked him for some unknown reason, he actually looked frightened. But that was totally unexpected.
- paulr

If they were serious about winning a cup shouldn't they have traded him for a goalie? Everyone here is so quick to trade futures from our team for established NHL players, how is keeping him in the minors any different and not getting an established NHL goalie by trading him?

I'm sure KD would of traded Mrazek for him retained half of his salary and gave them TBs 1st round pick this year

If they were serious about winning a cup shouldn't they have traded him for a goalie? Everyone here is so quick to trade futures from our team for established NHL players, how is keeping him in the minors any different and not getting an established NHL goalie by trading him?

I'm sure KD would of traded Mrazek for him retained half of his salary and gave them TBs 1st round pick this year
- BetweenTheDots

Well they are third in the league in defense and the goalie made the all-star team, so they probably figure if Vegas can win with Aiden Hill in nets, why not the Kings with Talbot.

And I highly doubt Blake thinks Mrazek is an improvement over Talbot.

And when was the last time s team traded for a starting goalie mid-season or at the TDL and won a cup?

Well they are third in the league in defense and the goalie made the all-star team, so they probably figure if Vegas can win with Aiden Hill in nets, why not the Kings with Talbot.

And I highly doubt Blake thinks Mrazek is an improvement over Talbot.
- LAHawk

If they are out in the 1st round again does Blake have a job anymore?

They already fired the coach

Vegas was wise enough to trade for Hill and circumvent the cap.

If they are out in the 1st round again does Blake have a job anymore?

They already fired the coach

Vegas was wise enough to trade for Hill and circumvent the cap.
- BetweenTheDots

Hill was picked up before the season cause both Lehner and Broissart were hurt, and both went on LTIR.

Possibility Blake would lose his job if they are out in the first round. They might let Robitsille go also, but that is a tougher decision due to his statue outside crypto.com arena. IMO the PLD trade was as much Robitaille as it was Blake.

Korchinski is one heck of a shpkarter and passer. He is going nowhere by way of trade b/c there is enough already to see the player, his package have big growth possibilities.
I was a ballsy call by the hawks to determine that there was less chance of back steps and more chance of growth through the experience of playing in the bigs already.

There was lots of talk here about individual players playing well...include Jones in that group and many of the forwards. Jones can take a hit, and give back. #44 wants to be a Blackhawk permanently, and he isn't sitting back and waiting for opportunities, he is making them. That is what a mature young college defenseman can do.

I actually thought that the Philly coach was gunning for various hawks trying to disrupt things and it didn't work. The current hawk team is not the one they are planning to stand pat with, but it certainly is a combative tough bunch...and I don't think the experiences playing beside them isn't leaving negative vibes with the entire group of kid defenders.

We are going to see the team management wanting more drafted kids here to work with more closely as said in the Powers Athletic article.

I think everyone will like Nazar, as long as you are not expecting wall banger and can appreciate that he thinks and acts quickly along the lines of Bedsy.
He may even end up being Bedard's centre while the split coverages they have employed to give Bedard less time in the defensive zone playing defensive centre and more time closer to the attack zone. Nazar can barrel up from the defensive zone coverage and be active in the play Bedard will be working at setting up.

And Nazar is going to force pucks away for the opposition based on his speed on the forecheck.

Korchinski is one heck of a shpkarter and passer. He is going nowhere by way of trade b/c there is enough already to see the player, his package have big growth possibilities.
I was a ballsy call by the hawks to determine that there was less chance of back steps and more chance of growth through the experience of playing in the bigs already.

There was lots of talk here about individual players playing well...include Jones in that group and many of the forwards. Jones can take a hit, and give back. #44 wants to be a Blackhawk permanently, and he isn't sitting back and waiting for opportunities, he is making them. That is what a mature young college defenseman can do.

I actually thought that the Philly coach was gunning for various hawks trying to disrupt things and it didn't work. The current hawk team is not the one they are planning to stand pat with, but it certainly is a combative tough bunch...and I don't think the experiences playing beside them isn't leaving negative vibes with the entire group of kid defenders.

We are going to see the team management wanting more drafted kids here to work with more closely as said in the Powers Athletic article.

I think everyone will like Nazar, as long as you are not expecting wall banger and can appreciate that he thinks and acts quickly along the lines of Bedsy.
He may even end up being Bedard's centre while the split coverages they have employed to give Bedard less time in the defensive zone playing defensive centre and more time closer to the attack zone. Nazar can barrel up from the defensive zone coverage and be active in the play Bedard will be working at setting up.

And Nazar is going to force pucks away for the opposition based on his speed on the forecheck.
- wiz1901

The tube doesn't do him justice, in person in the few games I've gone to he's been the most athletic hockey player I've seen on the ice for both teams, easily. I can understand why LR made that comparison because he sees him everyday. Athleticism equals untapped potential to me.

I really like what I'm seeing in Nazar today, he's gonna look good in a Blackhawks sweater.

If they were serious about winning a cup shouldn't they have traded him for a goalie? Everyone here is so quick to trade futures from our team for established NHL players, how is keeping him in the minors any different and not getting an established NHL goalie by trading him?

I'm sure KD would of traded Mrazek for him retained half of his salary and gave them TBs 1st round pick this year
- BetweenTheDots

I would have loved to see KD get Clarke for Mrazek.

What a move by Nazer

Between the legs pass to a wide open Brinkley. Nazer looked like a point guard on a fast break.

OMG did you just see that pass from Nazar, imagine that pass to Bedsy

What a move by Nazer
- LAHawk

Wonder if Bedard is going to be texting him tonight, bruh sign your ELC, i need you here