Boeser would be nice, a tad older at 28 but a big, good skating winger who plays in the tough areas. But there’s no way Vancouver is letting him get away especially considering Petersson or Miller are likely going to be moved.
- paulr

You never know what the future holds. It doesn't have to be Boeser but someone like him. I can't believe the Avs traded Rantanen, but they did.

I’m not a big Boudreau fan, he was the coach who allowed Ovechkin to float, and take two and three minute shifts, instead of demanding he play a two way game. Players love him but I don’t think he’s a strong technical coach or tactician. I like Gallant but he seems to always have a short “best before” date. I’m thinking Carle is the guy I’d like to see the team go for.
- paulr

I know I don't want Boudreau and Gallant, I don't know much about Woodcraft? Q, NFW as long as KFC is the GM. I don't know Danny's feelings about him.

I know I don't want Boudreau and Gallant, I don't know much about Woodcraft? Q, NFW as long as KFC is the GM. I don't know Danny's feelings about him.
- rpeters01

C'mon man! You know I mentioned Q in jest only.

When finally contending, he'll be a great pesky 3C a la Davey Bolland
- Assman22

Think he might have a bit more offense in his game at this level than Bolland did.

Think he might have a bit more offense in his game at this level than Bolland did.
- HawkintheD

Remember Bolland put up astronomical numbers in junior. The two years after his rookie season in London he was a point a game player. In his final year in junior he put up over two points a game plus over 100 penalty minutes. What’s amazing is that Bolland had the humility to accept and buy into a secondary role in Chicago, that many others with his scoring numbers, would never have accepted.

Remember Bolland put up astronomical numbers in junior. The two years after his rookie season in London he was a point a game player. In his final year in junior he put up over two points a game plus over 100 penalty minutes. What’s amazing is that Bolland had the humility to accept and buy into a secondary role in Chicago, that many others with his scoring numbers, would never have accepted.
- paulr

Idk he was almost a 50pt player his first full season. He just played a reckless all out style and his body fell apart really fast. If he stays healthy he prob was a 50-60 pt pain in the backside 2C.

What’s so impressive is he continued to play that style even after his back turned on him.

Think he might have a bit more offense in his game at this level than Bolland did.
- HawkintheD

Faster. Quicker short area and prob better with the puck his stick. I’m very excited about Nazar.

Faster. Quicker short area and prob better with the puck his stick. I’m very excited about Nazar.
- bhawks2241

Maybe he'll be more like Marchand which would no be a bad thing minus the instigator

Boeser would be nice, a tad older at 28 but a big, good skating winger who plays in the tough areas. But there’s no way Vancouver is letting him get away especially considering Petersson or Miller are likely going to be moved.
- paulr

He sure doesn't look 6'1 208. But okay. He wouldn't cost anything but money. He would be a decent FA signing if market value.

On another note when Bedard tried to deflect that puck into the net did his stick break because of the degree of flex on his stick?

He did try a one timer in the game it looked bad again, i think he's going to have a lot of trouble scoring 40+ goals in a season if he can't one time the puck because of all that flex in his stick.

I know it's an unpopular opinion but it's what i see.

On another note when Bedard tried to deflect that puck into the net did his stick break because of the degree of flex on his stick?

He did try a one timer in the game it looked bad again, i think he's going to have a lot of trouble scoring 40+ goals in a season if he can't one time the puck because of all that flex in his stick.

I know it's an unpopular opinion but it's what i see.
- BetweenTheDots

Not sure I’ve seen him break many sticks before? Maybe he had a bad batch? Bedard’s game, for the most part, is shooting and passing. One timers aren’t the main part of his arsenal. I’m sure if he breaks sticks, or has a problem with his stick, on an ongoing basis he’ll adjust.

Bolland was a 0.48 PPG in the regular season and 0.64 PPG in the playoffs. Although he had a bad back, he contributed more in the playoffs, and not just offensively.
Nazar has a bit more speed, might end up being thicker, and if he can play defense anywhere near Bolland’s level, he will be a stud, because he will put up more offense at the NHL level than #36 did.

I think the reason that the Hawks aren't on Comcast is because they suck and Danny doesn't want Hawk fans to see it.

I think the reason that the Hawks aren't on Comcast is because they suck and Danny doesn't want Hawk fans to see it.
- bjphawkfan

4th dimension chess!

I think the reason that the Hawks aren't on Comcast is because they suck and Danny doesn't want Hawk fans to see it.
- bjphawkfan

I think it was because he agreed to scrapping together a streaming service with Reinsdorf last minute after not getting another deal on Comcast only to not have it blow up in their faces because of course Reinsdorf. Unbelievable.

The Hockey News has its latest 2025 prospect rankings. Here are excerpts on the top 4.

1. Matthew Schaefer, D, Erie (OHL): He's a do-everything defenseman who could very well become a franchise NHLer thanks to his skill, skating and smarts. No coincidence Canada tanked at the world juniors after he got hurt.

2. Porter Martone, RW, Brampton (OHL): If you're trying to win an NHL playoff series, Martone is exactly the kind of player you want: Big, mean and skilled. He's basically a long-lost Tkachuk brother.

3. James Hagens, C, Boston College (NCAA): Yes, Hagens plays with great linemates, but he's also great himself. And he's not big, but he's already succeeding against older, stronger competition in the NCAA. With his IQ and vision, he makes offense happen.

4. Michael Misa, C, Saginaw (OHL): Misa could go first or second overall, and I wouldn't bat an eye (same goes for Hagens). The Spirit center is an offensive dynamo with great patience and a competitive streak that will serve him well down the line.

https://thehockeynews.com...season-nhl-draft-rankings

If the Hawks select first, it would be a tough decision for me. At 2 or 3 the team should get a needed piece assuming Schaefer goes first. I think the Hawks have similar players in stature as Hagens and would rather obtain one of the other three. My preference - Martone, Schaefer, Misa, Hagens.

The Hockey News has its latest 2025 prospect rankings. Here are excerpts on the top 4.

1. Matthew Schaefer, D, Erie (OHL): He's a do-everything defenseman who could very well become a franchise NHLer thanks to his skill, skating and smarts. No coincidence Canada tanked at the world juniors after he got hurt.

2. Porter Martone, RW, Brampton (OHL): If you're trying to win an NHL playoff series, Martone is exactly the kind of player you want: Big, mean and skilled. He's basically a long-lost Tkachuk brother.

3. James Hagens, C, Boston College (NCAA): Yes, Hagens plays with great linemates, but he's also great himself. And he's not big, but he's already succeeding against older, stronger competition in the NCAA. With his IQ and vision, he makes offense happen.

4. Michael Misa, C, Saginaw (OHL): Misa could go first or second overall, and I wouldn't bat an eye (same goes for Hagens). The Spirit center is an offensive dynamo with great patience and a competitive streak that will serve him well down the line.

https://thehockeynews.com...season-nhl-draft-rankings

If the Hawks select first, it would be a tough decision for me. At 2 or 3 the team should get a needed piece assuming Schaefer goes first. I think the Hawks have similar players in stature as Hagens and would rather obtain one of the other three. My preference - Martone, Schaefer, Misa, Hagens.
- boilermaker100

Don’t be surprised if by draft day Caleb Desnoyers cracks the top four and displaces one of the aforementioned. That said if he’s available I think Schaefer is the guy.

I think it was because he agreed to scrapping together a streaming service with Reinsdorf last minute after not getting another deal on Comcast only to not have it blow up in their faces because of course Reinsdorf. Unbelievable.
- Assman22

The Hawks were required to find a new platform for TV because NBC basically moth-balled all of their regional sports channels (i.e. NBCSports Chicago).

For certain, there is plenty of blame to go around, but the main point of contention was that Comcast/Xfinity would not budge on having CHSN in their highest tier package after NBCSports being in their lower tier the entire time. Once that became the reality and stuck, there really wasn't a good solution. It's either a one-time $25-50 purchase of a digital antenna (if you can get it to work where you live - I found one place in my house that gets a great signal, but it's really not in a favorable place), or you pay stupid money - $20 per month - for 82 games (I guess technically less since they are nationally televised at times) of bad hockey.

There is no real leverage for the Hawks against Comcast, so here we are.

Don’t be surprised if by draft day Caleb Desnoyers cracks the top four and displaces one of the aforementioned. That said if he’s available I think Schaefer is the guy.
- paulr

The new Beckett Senneke.

I saw this on bleacher Nation

I was reading a few other posts about Davidson’s media availability yesterday and saw it said in a couple places that Lardis isn’t a “big” player and there were a couple pieces that said something to the effect that the Blackhawks’ prospect pipeline somehow lacks size. With that, we’ll do this dance once again… because apparently it’s still necessary…
FORWARD
AJ Spellacy — 6-3, 204
Sacha Boisvert — 6-2, 176
Marek Vanacker — 6-1, 170
Jack Pridham — 6-2, 185
John Mustard — 6-1, 182
Ryan Greene — 6-1, 195
Oliver Moore — 6-0, 185
Alex Pharand — 6-3, 192
Martin Misiak — 6-2, 200
Gavin Hayes — 6-1, 176
Dominic James — 6-0, 200

DEFENSE
Artyom Levshunov — 6-2, 209
Kevin Korchinski — 6-1, 185
Ethan Del Mastro — 6-4, 205
Nolan Allan — 6-2, 195
Louis Crevier — 6-8, 228
Sam Rinzel — 6-5, 190
Taige Harding — 6-7, 235

https://www.bleachernatio...other-blackhawks-bullets/

I saw this on bleacher Nation

I was reading a few other posts about Davidson’s media availability yesterday and saw it said in a couple places that Lardis isn’t a “big” player and there were a couple pieces that said something to the effect that the Blackhawks’ prospect pipeline somehow lacks size. With that, we’ll do this dance once again… because apparently it’s still necessary…
FORWARD
AJ Spellacy — 6-3, 204
Sacha Boisvert — 6-2, 176
Marek Vanacker — 6-1, 170
Jack Pridham — 6-2, 185
John Mustard — 6-1, 182
Ryan Greene — 6-1, 195
Oliver Moore — 6-0, 185
Alex Pharand — 6-3, 192
Martin Misiak — 6-2, 200
Gavin Hayes — 6-1, 176
Dominic James — 6-0, 200

DEFENSE
Artyom Levshunov — 6-2, 209
Kevin Korchinski — 6-1, 185
Ethan Del Mastro — 6-4, 205
Nolan Allan — 6-2, 195
Louis Crevier — 6-8, 228
Sam Rinzel — 6-5, 190
Taige Harding — 6-7, 235

https://www.bleachernatio...other-blackhawks-bullets/
- BetweenTheDots

That's fine, but what are people getting at when they say they want size on the team? It's not simply the fact that they are big/tall. The Hawks have plenty of that on the team now and they suck. The need for size comes from watching the playoffs and seeing what guys like Tkachuk and Eichel do. Barring some major personality shift, Gavin Hayes is never going to bring anything close to that. His game is finding open ice and using his shot. Not a useless skillset by any means, but not really what people crow about when talking about wanting size.

Just by the law of averages, you can eliminate half of the guys listed. Then you have to look at whatever is left and hope that they find a guy who isn't just Reeves in a prettier package.

I'm encouraged by Spellacy, Vanacker, and Boisvert playing a big game. Moore to a degree as well. I actually think that Moore will become an incredible 3C. Great forechecker and if his hands ever catch up to the rest of him, it'll be a sight to see.

I saw this on bleacher Nation

I was reading a few other posts about Davidson’s media availability yesterday and saw it said in a couple places that Lardis isn’t a “big” player and there were a couple pieces that said something to the effect that the Blackhawks’ prospect pipeline somehow lacks size. With that, we’ll do this dance once again… because apparently it’s still necessary…
FORWARD
AJ Spellacy — 6-3, 204
Sacha Boisvert — 6-2, 176
Marek Vanacker — 6-1, 170
Jack Pridham — 6-2, 185
John Mustard — 6-1, 182
Ryan Greene — 6-1, 195
Oliver Moore — 6-0, 185
Alex Pharand — 6-3, 192
Martin Misiak — 6-2, 200
Gavin Hayes — 6-1, 176
Dominic James — 6-0, 200

DEFENSE
Artyom Levshunov — 6-2, 209
Kevin Korchinski — 6-1, 185
Ethan Del Mastro — 6-4, 205
Nolan Allan — 6-2, 195
Louis Crevier — 6-8, 228
Sam Rinzel — 6-5, 190
Taige Harding — 6-7, 235

https://www.bleachernatio...other-blackhawks-bullets/
- BetweenTheDots

I've seen KK listed 6'-3"

I've seen KK listed 6'-3"
- rpeters01

He also doesn't play big... but I'm just being a jackass now.

I've seen KK listed 6'-3"
- rpeters01

And he plays very small regardless of his height. See what Chunk posted.

Help.

I read the Kyle from Chicago presser comments, well, did I hear Kyle say, “Davidson’s explanation included that he didn’t want to use one salary retention spot on the trade and another later on Hall, so it made sense to use one in the deal.?”
Does that imply they have ONE MORE salary retention spot?
Cap wages on Puckpedia has terrific explanations and salary retention & tarde return s, but did I not understand Kyle or what?