I think Colorado would be more likely for Kane. Him and MacKinnon would be fun. They should have money if Nichushkin is still out. Bigger issue is probably term. He said after Detroits season he's looking for more stability.

Utah could throw money and term at him and bring in an actual name player.

Boston could use more scoring but I don't think he fits their style. Though maybe thats not a bad thing.

Minnesota could probably afford him and give him 2 years esp with the buyouts dropping to 1.6 total after next year.

Depending on what happens in Florida I could see them giving him a three year deal at a discount since their window is really now. Kind of an everyone wins deal.
- fattybeef

Question is which team is the easiest for his father to drive to ? None that you mentioned are that easy from Buffalo except Boston.

Question is which team is the easiest for his father to drive to ? None that you mentioned are that easy from Buffalo except Boston.
- LAHawk

I dunno man. He's 35 and I can't imagine thats a huge factor at this stage.

Yeah, it must be me and anyone who watches close.
No not me becasue it WAS me he would have typed in the public BLABosphere.

Sorry but I cannot make a diety out of Wheeler or Pronman like their fanbase.

Wheeler was working for Future Considerations not to long ago, and I beat their drafts every year.

It must raise confidence in these two, everytimne they say haven't heard scouts talk about his skating. Therse two reply on every scrap of info or misinformation that they are able to shake of the NHL trees of knowledge....I didn't HEAR anything about the splits he does, I see it.

North Amercian rinks and attacking doesn't leave much room for an attacker to be bold legged beacsue the player may need to push the pace laterally and they cannot be caught wide legged and unability to pivot-pass or pivot recieve and shot.

If the Blackhawks choose Demidov as the ebst option, I can only hope they have a remedy or that it is something I have imagined.
- wiz1901

I'm sure they both read this board, and may also be someone posting here regularly.

I'm convinced its you he's talking about, and think its hilarious, and a little proud of you

No to Kane.

via GIPHY

- DarthKane

Darth - how about bringing back the Saad-Father. Seems about that time to consider another Saad reunion.

I think Colorado would be more likely for Kane. Him and MacKinnon would be fun. They should have money if Nichushkin is still out. Bigger issue is probably term. He said after Detroits season he's looking for more stability.

Utah could throw money and term at him and bring in an actual name player.

Boston could use more scoring but I don't think he fits their style. Though maybe thats not a bad thing.

Minnesota could probably afford him and give him 2 years esp with the buyouts dropping to 1.6 total after next year.

Depending on what happens in Florida I could see them giving him a three year deal at a discount since their window is really now. Kind of an everyone wins deal.
- fattybeef

iIts gonna be tough to dump the big russian contract. just because he is in rehab (I assume) his contract cannot be terminated. He has likely played his last game as an Av.

Not true.

Places like top shelf hockey, elite prospects, flohockey and the draft pros have all commented that the mohawk stance he rolls into frequently could be problematic against adults who can push him off balance.

There does seem to be a general consensus on technical ability in terms of stick handling and passing where he's at a different level than his peers. Just what is his ability to adjust his skating and stance so that he can be effective against bigger and stronger players seems to be a valid argument.

Crosby sticks his butt out and drops into this position a lot and doesn't have issues. Kaprizov as well.

He doesn't cross over much which seems to be more common. (Panarin or Kane going from the half wall to the middle. McDavid and MacKinnon darting as well)

It seems like his first step is pretty decent. Tough to draw a lot of conclusions based on quality of comp and all that. They'll have to trust their people in Russia if thats the route they want to take.
- fattybeef

⁷wiz had a post which mentioned an issue with the knee which could develop eventually .....this was at least a few blog columns back

Yeah, it must be me and anyone who watches close.
No not me becasue it WAS me he would have typed in the public BLABosphere.

Sorry but I cannot make a diety out of Wheeler or Pronman like their fanbase.

Wheeler was working for Future Considerations not to long ago, and I beat their drafts every year.

It must raise confidence in these two, everytimne they say haven't heard scouts talk about his skating. Therse two reply on every scrap of info or misinformation that they are able to shake of the NHL trees of knowledge....I didn't HEAR anything about the splits he does, I see it.

North Amercian rinks and attacking doesn't leave much room for an attacker to be bold legged beacsue the player may need to push the pace laterally and they cannot be caught wide legged and unability to pivot-pass or pivot recieve and shot.

If the Blackhawks choose Demidov as the ebst option, I can only hope they have a remedy or that it is something I have imagined.
- wiz1901

Considering how important skating is to KD and crew I'm sure they have been dissecting his way of doing it.

I think a lot of analysts and evaluators just assume he skates like Kaprizov

I think Colorado would be more likely for Kane. Him and MacKinnon would be fun. They should have money if Nichushkin is still out. Bigger issue is probably term. He said after Detroits season he's looking for more stability.

Utah could throw money and term at him and bring in an actual name player.

Boston could use more scoring but I don't think he fits their style. Though maybe thats not a bad thing.

Minnesota could probably afford him and give him 2 years esp with the buyouts dropping to 1.6 total after next year.

Depending on what happens in Florida I could see them giving him a three year deal at a discount since their window is really now. Kind of an everyone wins deal.
- fattybeef

Anybody but the Preds and Blues I'm ok with.

Darth - how about bringing back the Saad-Father. Seems about that time to consider another Saad reunion.
- glennjpawlak22

For whatever reason, I don't think Saad and KFC are drinking buds.

I dunno man. He's 35 and I can't imagine thats a huge factor at this stage.
- fattybeef

For the same reason, adding his injury history I think he'll be lucky to get two years.

Dumb players take dumb penalties.

Dumb players take dumb penalties.
- Angotti

Yea that's been the Oilers all playoffs, even the dmen forgetting about forwards behind them. I guess it's hard to look behind you in the NHL

If the dollars work and the term isn't bad it would be fun to watch Kaner finish his career as a Hawk.

If the dollars work and the term isn't bad it would be fun to watch Kaner finish his career as a Hawk.
- SaskHawkFan

I've been thinking about this subject today and it would be nice to see Kane in a Blackhawk sweater again.

If the dollars work and the term isn't bad it would be fun to watch Kaner finish his career as a Hawk.
- SaskHawkFan

I could see 2 years at 5 to 6 mil a year if he was to come back

I could see 2 years at 5 to 6 mil a year if he was to come back
- wizardofi

Kane getting too much term would be the only overpay I’d be happy with.

Kane getting too much term would be the only overpay I’d be happy with.
- ObeseOprah

It would be a over 35 contract so if he went on LTIR or retires, the Hawks wouldn’t have a cap hit

I hope KFC can unearth himself a guy like Zach Hyman.

Darth - how about bringing back the Saad-Father. Seems about that time to consider another Saad reunion.
- glennjpawlak22

Pass.

It’s time to move on and build the perennial contender. No more retreads.

How about that glove hand Edzo? Olczyk channeling his inner Pierre Maguire about Skinner

Skinners fine, it's the team around him.

I could see 2 years at 5 to 6 mil a year if he was to come back
- wizardofi

I think KD will make a move that surprises everyone this summer. He won’t trade the #2OA pick this year, but the next 4 first round and 8 second round picks are up for grabs.

I hope KFC can unearth himself a guy like Zach Hyman.
- paulr

He just finds the back of the net, regular season or playoffs. I guess the Leafs have enough playoff scoring already, oh wait…

He just finds the back of the net, regular season or playoffs. I guess the Leafs have enough playoff scoring already, oh wait…
- Angotti

Eh, who needs someone that wins board battles and has a scoring touch?

I think KD will make a move that surprises everyone this summer. He won’t trade the #2OA pick this year, but the next 4 first round and 8 second round picks are up for grabs.
- DarthKane

I wouldn't be shocked to see him move down and gain more picks and or prospects. With the muddled political situation it could create a perfect storm to trade down grab more capital and still get a really good player Like Lidstrom or Eisermann