One game of all the kids playing in the Canadien Hockey Leagues does leave an impression sometimes, even though they have new line mates, little continuity, and the possibility you or to I "project" the age group play as what they will bring to the NHL plus in a couple MORE years.

I really missed the days past when the broadcast included an on TV intro so I could get all the sweater numbers correct. I had to start and stop and rewind and start and stop a good 20 minutes to simply have clear reference.

What I took away was how much
Last time I saw Cole Beaudoin & Carson Wetsch they were part of a checking line in the Gretzky Hlinka Tourney where they both did such a nice job controlling the ice and in this game they were on opposing sides.
I understand international play means you get asked to do certain jobs and they got A's there -two guys from different leagues OHL (former) WHL (latter). It is easy to say well as graduations to pro, they pigeon hole there?
Maybe, BUT is that as a Reese Johnson level or Warren Foegele or a later blooming Jason D!ckinson type? OR MORE?

One of the toughest delineations is trying to conjure the ceilings on guys like this.

One is a centre, the other a wing, but both has solid feet and are excellent prospects and the kind that can excel.
I sorta look at the Hawks past Kyle related drafts and see little emphasis on guys like this who get taken in the 2nd & 3rd, so I am watching them with maybe a change in the philosophy after the top of the second round.

In general, what the CHL prospects game showed me was:
a) San D!ckinson is on heck of a LD on both sides of the puck and isn't going to need much time to help an NHL team.
The Blackhawks already have two LD, but not that he doesn't has nice potential, but do the 'hawks need elsewhere that excludes his in their draft plan?

b) Jarone's first son, Tij Iginla is going get taken much much higher than many players who have higher ceiling, because all he doesn't take a second off, leads by example and IS a hockey player. He was so good (not as skilled as other but so impactful) that I started thinking, "Would Calgary be willing to select him at #6 when the pick?"

c) RD Carter Yakemchuk has a giant head, loves being down in the offensive fray, thinks he can out-stickhandle other junior players, wants offensive to rotate around his in close movement, is fluid and large. Is this a Korchinski mold player, or is he on a longer take off trajectory b/c he needs work in his zone?

d) Zanye Parekh looked entirely disciplined in both of his game, not the less-controlled unbridled colt we seen in so many past views.

e) As Gordie and Craig said it well, despite some backslide in other parts of his evaluation, 6' 2" RW Brent Sennecke skates so well because he had that part down when he was much smaller, and has grown immensely, and still skates like when he was small.

f) Former Bedard linemate, Tanner Howe has got some bite and a lot of skill at 5'10" 180

g) Sure there are so many right-handed defensemen in this draft, but don't expect teams to pass on so may prospects at other positions. I expect them to go but not as needs in the mid first. Watch them fly off the board a bit later later in the late first and second rounds.

h) Unrelated to the CHL prospects but a nice place to add it:
You wanna know when the second tier really has ended?
When some team select the injured Adam Jiricek best taken (because he is a better option than the rest of the board.)




Granted a few will get early entry based on their present game play.


- wiz1901

I’ve been watching Zanye Parekh the last two weeks, man his offensive game is off the charts. He could end up with 40 goals this season. Defensively he’s ok, although because of his forays he’s out of position allot. However when he rushes or pinches it usually results in extended offensive zone time if not a goal.

It’s obvious he’s patterned his game after Cale Makar. All the elements are there fast, I’m not sure as fast as Makar, he’s quick, excellent edges and lateral abilities, a really good shot, he knows how to score and he’s a decent playmaker.

Entwhistle has been playing quite well the last few games. I think his being physical is giving him confidence. Too bad he couldn’t start putting up some points.
- paulr

Entwhistle has to to play hard always to remain in the lineup. Looked like he might score occasionally as a pro but that had not happened. Sent a blast off Picard then crossbar though in period one.,I picked up how he had carved out a niche as winning board battles and scoring game winning goals- more in junior than AHL. I hoped he could show up this way in NHL. Maybe he will have those moments if he is still here once the team is better

I’ve been watching Zanye Parekh the last two weeks, man his offensive game is off the charts. He could end up with 40 goals this season. Defensively he’s ok, although because of his forays he’s out of position allot. However when he rushes or pinches it usually results in extended offensive zone time if not a goal.

It’s obvious he’s patterned his game after Cale Makar. All the elements are there fast, I’m not sure as fast as Makar, he’s quick, excellent edges and lateral abilities, a really good shot, he knows how to score and he’s a decent playmaker.
- paulr

Paul, I agree as I started wondering myself if the Hawks are selecting say 4-5th do that they select him over forward there...and would it be connected to how they really feel about the big RD prospect Sam Rinzel.


In the game last night he though his weight in his end, was on the boards, and wasn't really caught out of position. I was surprised he didn't take the Carter Yakemchuk route where he went out of his way to play the way he has all year, unbridled.

Too bad Blackwell doesn't pass as well to his own team as he does to other teams.

and people want him re-signed.

Drinking game. Every time Jones passes to no one, take a drink. you will be hammered halfway thru the 1st period
- Gramps28

Yes Blackwell showed penchant to pass to the opposing team for once in period one


As for drinking game, Phillips making wrong decision or getting caught with mistake, will drive a coach to drink or press box Phillips. Hopefully Phillips performs smarter tonight

Paul, I agree as I started wondering myself if the Hawks are selecting say 4-5th do that they select him over forward there...and would it be connected to how they really feel about the big RD prospect Sam Rinzel.
- wiz1901

Five behemoths and Zanye Parekh. Can you imagine him and Bedard working off each other?

Foligno playing well; he is an important cog in lineup

An unfortunate bad penalty call on Foligno though led to powerplay goal. Mrzak got tied up and too far out of crease and that was more just a smart effort by an Oilers player against Mrzak than a bad on Mrzak. So puck winds up on McDavid stick who scored into a gaping open net.

Draisalti having an off year as he is on pace for only 97 points

McKinnon had been scoring much and I wouldn’t be surprised if McDavid doesn’t catch him for scoring title

Because I couldn't be bothered watching the game today (ok technically I forgot it was on)- so called up the highlights off of the NHL site) ...

The very first highlight - unless I missed something - it's an emerging 2:1 with 58 sprung and 27 who for nothing I can think of - pulls back into the deep slot and entirely takes himself out of the picture as a pass option ... just, why?? As it was - 58 rang it off of the corner of the post/crossbar -still ... ugh.


And well ... ok -2 goals that were not empty net -- I guess Megna might want to actually commit to taking a man and playing the man - thereby attempting to separate said man from the puck - might be an idea, but I do get it - he would have been a waiver claim for a reason...

And the empty netter - 3 of 5 (with a 6th guy up ice - somehow the Oilers still forecheck, create a couple of turnovers, and score an empty net. That sort of reminds me of a play I think from the 70's Cubs where an opposing batter was trying to sac bunt, and 3 throwing errors later, the bases cleared, and the bunter scored. Classic. I guess they' ll get better.

Blackwell - ok I will take this second to admit that I did gush about him on like his first or second game back. Did not pay attention to that the guy was 30 -which sorta matters. And he's just what he is. New position, no opinion either way - wouldn't bother me if he ends up playing elsewhere, wouldn't bother me overly much if he doesn't - but I guess what I am saying is, I don't actually know that the Hawks have anything to sell, apart from cap space. And I did see it was said before, anyways.

Because I couldn't be bothered watching the game today (ok technically I forgot it was on)- so called up the highlights off of the NHL site) ...

The very first highlight - unless I missed something - it's an emerging 2:1 with 58 sprung and 27 who for nothing I can think of - pulls back into the deep slot and entirely takes himself out of the picture as a pass option ... just, why?? As it was - 58 rang it off of the corner of the post/crossbar -still ... ugh.


And well ... ok -2 goals that were not empty net -- I guess Megna might want to actually commit to taking a man and playing the man - thereby attempting to separate said man from the puck - might be an idea, but I do get it - he would have been a waiver claim for a reason...

And the empty netter - 3 of 5 (with a 6th guy up ice - somehow the Oilers still forecheck, create a couple of turnovers, and score an empty net. That sort of reminds me of a play I think from the 70's Cubs where an opposing batter was trying to sac bunt, and 3 throwing errors later, the bases cleared, and the bunter scored. Classic. I guess they' ll get better.

Blackwell - ok I will take this second to admit that I did gush about him on like his first or second game back. Did not pay attention to that the guy was 30 -which sorta matters. And he's just what he is. New position, no opinion either way - wouldn't bother me if he ends up playing elsewhere, wouldn't bother me overly much if he doesn't - but I guess what I am saying is, I don't actually know that the Hawks have anything to sell, apart from cap space. And I did see it was said before, anyways.
- SC116

I appreciate your astute comments about the performance shortcoming in the game last night. It is necessary to measure performance with no bias, calling attention to their play no matter good, bad, or not comprehensible

Not comprehensible is an odd way to describe performance but I am going with this term as it relates to only the strategy by Reichel as he emerged as an addition to Entehistle’s break away in the first period

I believe throughout a season and either from game to game or some other incremental period - of - time - maybe each five game segment - most if not all players commit at least one questionable or bad read

Whether just a brain fart or something else transpired - such as a player’s inside knowledge of another player’s skill or based on tendencies experienced in practice time - we cannot be certain as to why each weak or wrong action was committed

So look towards frequency of bad plays made each game or segment of games. Look at a player’s attitude as well.

You may or may not be a fan of Reichel and I am not going to debate whether you are too quick to bemoan his lack of vision

I see a player with skill who has been inconsistent performance. He may also prove much better when he plays with skill linemattes as opposed to some players who shine no matter with talented linenattes or slugs

I definitely do not want to give or or give Reichel away then see him bloom elsewhere. I believe KD and Richardson are on the same page with Reichel assessment. This is a player who needs to iron out some wrinkles in his game and who will receive opportunities the remainder of this season and next season as well. When the -25/26 season commences this team should be much better and a prospect who had been developing for a while must make or has taken a leap forward in his developmental process

I remain hopeful for Reichel and am not down on him for the reaction on the Entwhistle play. I will however notice and question any player if there is poor judgment often

The player right now who gets my attention most for questionable forays is Phillips. And I do not know if he is just head strong and wants to try to make a big play when it is not the correct decision…..Will coaching review/admonishment lead to a smarter player

I like the skill level both Phillips and Reichel. We might as well give them more rope and see if they improve

As for Blackwell he is known for the type player he has shown as a Blackhawk. There are many prospects and some may come along and take his job eventually. A prospect may show as Irregardless whether a carbon copy of Blackwell game or a variant of his style Richardson and KD have some pluggers which they need for a hard working team but sooner or later player movement happens from year- to - year. Blackwell may stick for a while as a useful player. Offer a bit higher draft choice for his services though and KD does love his draft choices, his nuggets which he hopes become gold nuggets in time

I appreciate your astute comments about the performance shortcoming in the game last night. It is necessary to measure performance with no bias, calling attention to their play no matter good, bad, or not comprehensible

Not comprehensible is an odd way to describe performance but I am going with this term as it relates to only the strategy by Reichel as he emerged as an addition to Entehistle’s break away in the first period

I believe throughout a season and either from game to game or some other incremental period - of - time - maybe each five game segment - most if not all players commit at least one questionable or bad read

Whether just a brain fart or something else transpired - such as a player’s inside knowledge of another player’s skill or based on tendencies experienced in practice time - we cannot be certain as to why each weak or wrong action was committed

So look towards frequency of bad plays made each game or segment of games. Look at a player’s attitude as well.

You may or may not be a fan of Reichel and I am not going to debate whether you are too quick to bemoan his lack of vision

I see a player with skill who has been inconsistent performance. He may also prove much better when he plays with skill linemattes as opposed to some players who shine no matter with talented linenattes or slugs

I definitely do not want to give or or give Reichel away then see him bloom elsewhere. I believe KD and Richardson are on the same page with Reichel assessment. This is a player who needs to iron out some wrinkles in his game and who will receive opportunities the remainder of this season and next season as well. When the -25/26 season commences this team should be much better and a prospect who had been developing for a while must make or has taken a leap forward in his developmental process

I remain hopeful for Reichel and am not down on him for the reaction on the Entwhistle play. I will however notice and question any player if there is poor judgment often

The player right now who gets my attention most for questionable forays is Phillips. And I do not know if he is just head strong and wants to try to make a big play when it is not the correct decision…..Will coaching review/admonishment lead to a smarter player

I like the skill level both Phillips and Reichel. We might as well give them more rope and see if they improve

As for Blackwell he is known for the type player he has shown as a Blackhawk. There are many prospects and some may come along and take his job eventually. A prospect may show as Irregardless whether a carbon copy of Blackwell game or a variant of his style Richardson and KD have some pluggers which they need for a hard working team but sooner or later player movement happens from year- to - year. Blackwell may stick for a while as a useful player. Offer a bit higher draft choice for his services though and KD does love his draft choices, his nuggets which he hopes become gold nuggets in time
- jhawk59

Reichel has vision, he see's the opposition coming and he stops or bails out. He's looking for a place to hide out there. Ordinarily I'd say he's never going to make it. But I said the same thing about TT and that kid proved me wrong. As long as the Hawks are horsepoop might as well let Reichel try to figure it out. Never know.
It's my opinion that both Reichel and Entwhistle won't be here when the Hawks get good again. I can understand Entwhistle not getting a shot off on a breakaway with a guy hacking him from behind. But I said oh no when he was awarded the penalty shot. I knew he'd get a shot off, but I also suspected he'd hit the goalie with it after not having made the goalie move. Even with his head up. Make the goalie make a save FFS. Shot it right at him. And as far as the board battles, lowest center of gravity usually wins. That ain't him. His long legs afford him a little bit of speed but he's top heavy. He's like a bowling pin waiting to get knocked over. I respect his effort and guts, but his talent level is AHL all day long. Sorry to be negative but that's what I see.

I thought the same thing, surprised Eddie didn't use it as a teaching point, but then again he had nothing but glowing remarks about the Blackhawks resigning Foligno.
- BetweenTheDots

In my opinion Foligno is playing better than he ever has anywhere. Great play last night and the penalty called was a joke. Turns out as a great signing, says me.

Ok .. fair enough Jhawk -for all I know he was at the end of a shift and gassed causing him to back out of what would have been a go like hell straight to the open side of the net -to give the D something more to do that focus on the puck carrier, as well as being a lateral pass option, and give the goalie something else to think of in that really brief timespan (probably fraction of a second).

I have no opinion of the team's plans for him one way or another, though. I don't think the guy is irreplaceable, however, not by any stretch of the imagination. He hasn't really proved anything -apart from having a nice brief span of games at the end of last season; not at this point anyways.

In my opinion Foligno is playing better than he ever has anywhere. Great play last night and the penalty called was a joke. Turns out as a great signing, says me.
- 6628

I thought Foligno was a throw-in with the Boston trade, but he's far more valuable than Hall to this team, even when Hall is healthy.

Reichel has vision, he see's the opposition coming and he stops or bails out. He's looking for a place to hide out there. Ordinarily I'd say he's never going to make it. But I said the same thing about TT and that kid proved me wrong. As long as the Hawks are horsepoop might as well let Reichel try to figure it out. Never know.
It's my opinion that both Reichel and Entwhistle won't be here when the Hawks get good again. I can understand Entwhistle not getting a shot off on a breakaway with a guy hacking him from behind. But I said oh no when he was awarded the penalty shot. I knew he'd get a shot off, but I also suspected he'd hit the goalie with it after not having made the goalie move. Even with his head up. Make the goalie make a save FFS. Shot it right at him. And as far as the board battles, lowest center of gravity usually wins. That ain't him. His long legs afford him a little bit of speed but he's top heavy. He's like a bowling pin waiting to get knocked over. I respect his effort and guts, but his talent level is AHL all day long. Sorry to be negative but that's what I see.
- 6628

Reichel will be back next year either on a QO or a deal like Kurashev's (with less money) to see if he can live up to the expectations. Not making excuses for his at all, but Reichel is a complementary type player. He isn't going to be able to carry a line by himself. If they get him some quality linemates, I think he'll be able to show much better.

I'm also on record as saying I think only one of the following will be on the team next year:

R. Johnson
Entwistle
Guttman
Katchouk
Beauvillier
Pitlik
Sanford

AA would be on this list if he was on the last year of his deal as well.

Completely off topic, but did Donato forget to sharpen his skates last night? The guy couldn't stay upright.

Reichel has vision, he see's the opposition coming and he stops or bails out. He's looking for a place to hide out there. Ordinarily I'd say he's never going to make it. But I said the same thing about TT and that kid proved me wrong. As long as the Hawks are horsepoop might as well let Reichel try to figure it out. Never know.
It's my opinion that both Reichel and Entwhistle won't be here when the Hawks get good again. I can understand Entwhistle not getting a shot off on a breakaway with a guy hacking him from behind. But I said oh no when he was awarded the penalty shot. I knew he'd get a shot off, but I also suspected he'd hit the goalie with it after not having made the goalie move. Even with his head up. Make the goalie make a save FFS. Shot it right at him. And as far as the board battles, lowest center of gravity usually wins. That ain't him. His long legs afford him a little bit of speed but he's top heavy. He's like a bowling pin waiting to get knocked over. I respect his effort and guts, but his talent level is AHL all day long. Sorry to be negative but that's what I see.
- 6628

We're all frustrated with Reichel but I don't think it's like to give up on him just yet. Sign him to a Hagel-type deal (3 x $1.5 million) and see how his development goes. The kid has talent, there's no question, but something between his ears is preventing him from realizing it.

I agree that it's not looking good for Reichel to stick around for the long-term (especially since he's not a KD draft pick) but it doesn't hurt the Hawks to keep him around and try to work through these issues. At worst he's the 13th forward.

Reichel will be back next year either on a QO or a deal like Kurashev's (with less money) to see if he can live up to the expectations. Not making excuses for his at all, but Reichel is a complementary type player. He isn't going to be able to carry a line by himself. If they get him some quality linemates, I think he'll be able to show much better.

I'm also on record as saying I think only one of the following will be on the team next year:

R. Johnson
Entwistle
Guttman
Katchouk
Beauvillier
Pitlik
Sanford

AA would be on this list if he was on the last year of his deal as well.

Completely off topic, but did Donato forget to sharpen his skates last night? The guy couldn't stay upright.
- Chunk

If I had to guess, it's either Katchouk or Guttman who returns. I also think Raddysh's future with the club is in serious doubt.

Its hard to gauge what the team has in Reichel and Raddysh. I think they're two guys who can play well with talented forwards but they're not the type to drive the play on their line.

If I had to guess, it's either Katchouk or Guttman who returns. I also think Raddysh's future with the club is in serious doubt.

Its hard to gauge what the team has in Reichel and Raddysh. I think they're two guys who can play well with talented forwards but they're not the type to drive the play on their line.
- DarthKane

Crap, I forgot to add Raddysh. I'm actually assuming he's just gone at the end of the year. He's best asset right now is his cap number and that he can play the PK.

Last year, he spent the most time on the ice with Toews, T. Johnson, and Kurashev, and scored 40% of his goals on the PP. Maybe they are using him wrong this year, but he doesn't really move the needle.

In my opinion Foligno is playing better than he ever has anywhere. Great play last night and the penalty called was a joke. Turns out as a great signing, says me.
- 6628

I'm definitely not criticizing Foligno i like him as a player and role model for the younguns, i was criticizing Eddie for not pointing out what a terrible play that was by Seth Jones vs Seattle.

We're all frustrated with Reichel but I don't think it's like to give up on him just yet. Sign him to a Hagel-type deal (3 x $1.5 million) and see how his development goes. The kid has talent, there's no question, but something between his ears is preventing him from realizing it.

I agree that it's not looking good for Reichel to stick around for the long-term (especially since he's not a KD draft pick) but it doesn't hurt the Hawks to keep him around and try to work through these issues. At worst he's the 13th forward.
- DarthKane

I'm not, i do get tired of him and Guttman pulling at the right or left boards as soon as they get into the ozone and wait for someone else to pass to so they can make a play. He's young, he's fine for now. I hope he gets better defensively he kind of clueless out there.

I thought Foligno was a throw-in with the Boston trade, but he's far more valuable than Hall to this team, even when Hall is healthy.
- DarthKane

To be fair to Hall though, he really hasn't been healthy at all for the Hawks, even when he played he was obviously dealing with a nagging issue and was getting banged up on top of it. I'm not saying Foligno isn't good, but if Hall was 100% his offense would really help the team. The Hawks PP looked a lot more dangerous when it had Hall and Perry on it.

Paul, I agree as I started wondering myself if the Hawks are selecting say 4-5th do that they select him over forward there...and would it be connected to how they really feel about the big RD prospect Sam Rinzel.


In the game last night he though his weight in his end, was on the boards, and wasn't really caught out of position. I was surprised he didn't take the Carter Yakemchuk route where he went out of his way to play the way he has all year, unbridled.
- wiz1901

If the Hawks don't draft first overall I think it's still uncertain who they draft. Of course it depends on their draft position and who's available, but there will be some solid options available at #2 - #5.

- Lindstrom
- Eiserman
- Levshunov
- D!ckinson
- Demidov

If he's available, I think the Hawks take Eiserman with their first pick. That may not be my choice, but I think that's where they go.

Agree totally with 6628's comments on Foligno and the perplexing Reichel.

You don't want to see one of Bowman's last draft picks fail. Wasn't one of their comments on his strong points was he was already playing with men?
I guess we can allow as much time as Reichel needs before he gets jettisoned out of the organization. His early lack of success certainly is enough evidence in arbitration to not pay him for more than worth...not raise for future successes than so many of these contracts are.

Don't forget that Reichel draft had the Bowman staff selecting Derek Commesso, Landon Slaggert (youngest brother is looking good), Wyatt Kaiser, Issak Phillips, and Louis Crevier.

(His staff was around for the next one too, taking Nolan Allen, Colton Dach, Paige harding, Ethan Del Mastro, Ilya Safonov.)

on to another topic:

Forgot about attempting to call Cole Eiserman the next Arthur Kaliyev.

I see an intense passion in Eiserman, and it gets the better of him, sure, but I refuse to put on the blinders that all big NHL shooter cheat in their defensive duties because they are paid to score. He can learn and be more disciplined at the other phases that round out players.

Without evidence, just shooting it out my arse, each draft in the last decade usually has guys the have impact in the TOP SIX picks.
So we know with Dach we got burned.

I gotta believe they will shoot for the fences this year.

They have to add more slick smart passing forwards who CAN get the puck to Bedsy, and who can score when he gets it to them.

I do strongly feet Lil Frankie alleviates some of this., b/c he is also really good in small spaces.

Crap, I forgot to add Raddysh. I'm actually assuming he's just gone at the end of the year. He's best asset right now is his cap number and that he can play the PK.

Last year, he spent the most time on the ice with Toews, T. Johnson, and Kurashev, and scored 40% of his goals on the PP. Maybe they are using him wrong this year, but he doesn't really move the needle.
- Chunk

Raddysh has seriously under delivered this year. He has the tools, but there just seems to be no fire under his @$$ to really go this season. He needs to have a talk with Colin Blackwell and get some of his motivation to bring it on a consistent basis.

That said, Raddysh has been a really good PK forward. So if the salary demand is low, bring him back for a year or two.

I'm not, i do get tired of him and Guttman pulling at the right or left boards as soon as they get into the ozone and wait for someone else to pass to so they can make a play. He's young, he's fine for now. I hope he gets better defensively he kind of clueless out there.
- BetweenTheDots

With Reichel where I think it also comes down to him playing with some very non skill guys. I think him peeling off and looking for a pass would be better if he was playing with speedy skilled forwards who could find an open area, setup a cycle and start to move the puck around. He ends up right now playing with the more "meat and potato" dump and chase types like he is now, his style doesn't mesh well. It would be good to see him develop more of that willingness to lean on the defender, fight through a check and just use his speed. I think that's what LR is trying to bring out laying him where he is, but it's not happening. I don't know what will get him going, but he has only one shot on goal in his last 4 games. He started the year as one of our top shooters with 18 shots over the first 7 games. It's becoming sink or swim time for him depending on how much rope and time they are willing to have with him. Probably since the team is still 2-3 years from starting to be actually competitive, they might give him a good amount of rope, but who knows.

I'm not, i do get tired of him and Guttman pulling at the right or left boards as soon as they get into the ozone and wait for someone else to pass to so they can make a play. He's young, he's fine for now. I hope he gets better defensively he kind of clueless out there.
- BetweenTheDots

Funny, that's the area where Richardson said he was doing everything they were asking of him.

Agree totally with 6628's comments on Foligno and the perplexing Reichel.

You don't want to see one of Bowman's last draft picks fail. Wasn't one of their comments on his strong points was he was already playing with men?
I guess we can allow as much time as Reichel needs before he gets jettisoned out of the organization. His early lack of success certainly is enough evidence in arbitration to not pay him for more than worth...not raise for future successes than so many of these contracts are.

Don't forget that Reichel draft had the Bowman staff selecting Derek Commesso, Landon Slaggert (youngest brother is looking good), Wyatt Kaiser, Issak Phillips, and Louis Crevier.

(His staff was around for the next one too, taking Nolan Allen, Colton Dach, Paige harding, Ethan Del Mastro, Ilya Safonov.)

on to another topic:

Forgot about attempting to call Cole Eiserman the next Arthur Kaliyev.

I see an intense passion in Eiserman, and it gets the better of him, sure, but I refuse to put on the blinders that all big NHL shooter cheat in their defensive duties because they are paid to score. He can learn and be more disciplined at the other phases that round out players.

Without evidence, just shooting it out my arse, each draft in the last decade usually has guys the have impact in the TOP SIX picks.
So we know with Dach we got burned.

I gotta believe they will shoot for the fences this year.

They have to add more slick smart passing forwards who CAN get the puck to Bedsy, and who can score when he gets it to them.

I do strongly feet Lil Frankie alleviates some of this., b/c he is also really good in small spaces.
- wiz1901

My spidey senses believe this is the Blackhawks draft order right now Celebrini, Lindstrom, Levshunov, all three of those players mirror what the Blackhawks want, skilled talented guys who compete all over the ice, plus have size