Adam Gaudette 2 x $2M. SJS chipping away at the salary cap floor.

It stems from the fact that everyone in the organization has said that a similar result to last year was not acceptable and they've not really made any additions that would move the needle in that direction. Lafferty is kind of viewed as just a guy, and might possibly block a kid from taking a spot on a lower line.

I get the consternation (I'm kind a miffed myself), but also agree that Lafferty is an inconsequential move.

Let's see what turns out with the rest of the offseason and then reconvene.
- Chunk

But all those same people would be female doging about "they need to let the young guys play", if he would've went out and did what he did last year.

He didn't, the young guys are going to start to play. Relax, you've waited 3 years to get to this point of the rebuild. For the next 3 or 4 years you'll have young, fast, skilled guys joinging the team each year.

Embrace the rebuild and enjoy it, going through life pissed and miserable about a sports team you follow, still to this day, is a bit mind boggling to me.

Though i have to admit that Parkey double doink made me not sleep and not feel like eating for a couple days............

Adam Gaudette 2 x $2M. SJS chipping away at the salary cap floor.
- MartiniMan

(frank)ing KD, que the Stan napping meme with KD's face in it.

Just imagine if KD would've signed the equivelent of Kurashev and Gaudette today

I can't believe the whining and moaning over on CHGO about the Hawks.

Its like Glencoe Steve took over a program manager.

WTF was KD supposed to do today? There was literally no one left in FA.

And Sam Lafferty being the straw that broke the camels back on the rebuild
- vabeachbear

We should all be glad KD didn't do anything stupid or set back the rebuild. Lafferty is just short term depth. This UFA/trade market is bad and we do have a boat load of young guys getting really ready to push for spots. I'm glad we get to see the youth really start to drive the team.

But all those same people would be female doging about "they need to let the young guys play", if he would've went out and did what he did last year.

He didn't, the young guys are going to start to play. Relax, you've waited 3 years to get to this point of the rebuild. For the next 3 or 4 years you'll have young, fast, skilled guys joinging the team each year.

Embrace the rebuild and enjoy it, going through life pissed and miserable about a sports team you follow, still to this day, is a bit mind boggling to me.

Though i have to admit that Parkey double doink made me not sleep and not feel like eating for a couple days............
- vabeachbear

I agree with you. The needle moving is going to happen from the young guys. That's why we do the rebuild and what happened coming out of the last rebuild. Once the core starts moving that needle, the GM will fill holes with other vets.

So, the current roster stands at:

Bertuzzi
Burakovsky
TT
Foligno
Richardinson
Mikheyev
Donato
Lafferty
Reichel
Bedard
Nazar
Slaggert
Dach

That's 13. I'm still at least 50/50 that KD trades D!ckinson, and I think Reichel as well for some team as a consolation prize.

Without those trades, there are two (maybe three with Lafferty) spots open for competition - the Dach and Slaggert spots. It'll be interesting to see how that situation shakes out.

Defense:
Vlasic
Murphy
KK
Arty
Rinzel
Kaiser
Crevier
EDM
Allan

9 guys. If I am handicapping it, I'd say Allan stays in the AHL another year. Crev stays up as the 7th D-man. KK's going to need to show out to make the squad. Then it's between Kaiser and EDM as to who gets the last spot.

#Blackhawks agree to terms with forward Dominic Toninato on a two-year, two-way contract that runs through the 2026-27 season ($850,000 cap hit).

#Blackhawks agree to terms with forward Dominic Toninato on a two-year, two-way contract that runs through the 2026-27 season ($850,000 cap hit).
- breadbag

Hello Rockford!

#Blackhawks agree to terms with forward Dominic Toninato on a two-year, two-way contract that runs through the 2026-27 season ($850,000 cap hit).
- breadbag

How random. What is the connection here?

Vegas signs Megna for 2 yrs, 800K per. Liquid hot magma!!!

Granlund signs in Anaheim, 3 yrs, 7 mill per.

How random. What is the connection here?
- Popsghostly

I think he is just AHL depth and someone to play with the kids developing.

Vegas signs Megna for 2 yrs, 800K per. Liquid hot magma!!!

Granlund signs in Anaheim, 3 yrs, 7 mill per.
- 333inthe3rd

I kind of was hoping we sign Granlund but not at that price, unless it was like one year.

Adam Gaudette 2 x $2M. SJS chipping away at the salary cap floor.
- MartiniMan

...and Nedeljkovic to the Sharks from Pittsburgh for a 2028 3rd.

...and Nedeljkovic to the Sharks from Pittsburgh for a 2028 3rd.
- MartiniMan

Hmm... Sharks seem like they are going to be like the Hawks of last year. Sign a few above average vets and fill in around them.

I gotta say, if Misa makes the team out of camp, that will be one exciting forward group to watch. I'll say the same about the Hawks if Fronded finds a way to crack the Hawks lineup.

I can't believe the whining and moaning over on CHGO about the Hawks.

Its like Glencoe Steve took over a program manager.

WTF was KD supposed to do today? There was literally no one left in FA.

And Sam Lafferty being the straw that broke the camels back on the rebuild
- vabeachbear

Donnehey came out and said it, we are on a 5 year plan, KDc said for now we are going to try to accumulate as many 1st round picks that's where we are at now,

Dominic Toninato 2 year 2 way contract signed for $850,000. That's it Stanley Cup Finals here we come.

I thought Connor Garland was a kid the Canucks wanted to get rid of? It goes to show you how GMs panic when they see what's on the market and look at their own prospects and have money to burn.

It'll be a really interesting Blackhawks season with the kids but at least with the cap going up KD isn't being irresponsible. Wouldn't it be crazy if McDavid likes what the Blackhawks are doing and decides to come to Chicago.

Oh by the way we can't count Connor Murphy as a defenseman, he's not part of the future

My fav tweet of the day from Sportsnet stats.

Most money spent on UFAs on July 1, 2024

Predators $122.75M
Kraken $94.5M
Bruins $87.25M
Blackhawks $60.2M
Devils $53.25M
Canucks $51.5M

5 of these 6 teams failed to make the postseason


Spending big on UFA day doesn't necessarily help much.

I thought Connor Garland was a kid the Canucks wanted to get rid of? It goes to show you how GMs panic when they see what's on the market and look at their own prospects and have money to burn.

It'll be a really interesting Blackhawks season with the kids but at least with the cap going up KD isn't being irresponsible. Wouldn't it be crazy if McDavid likes what the Blackhawks are doing and decides to come to Chicago.

Oh by the way we can't count Connor Murphy as a defenseman, he's not part of the future
- BetweenTheDots

To me, Murphy counts until he is gone. He is well liked, wearing an "A" and defensively was the most steady Dman we had last season. One is the few to actually throw big boy hits too. He might be done in Chicago soon but it's not impossible that he is extended short term. The young guys on the right side aren't ready to take the hard minutes yet on the PK and Murphy actually wants to be in Chicago so he puts the effort in. I think his body is giving out but maybe he surprises and keeps playing.

Donnehey came out and said it, we are on a 5 year plan, KDc said for now we are going to try to accumulate as many 1st round picks that's where we are at now,
- BetweenTheDots

Doneghey was referring to the evaluation process of draft picks taking 5 years since they are drafting 17-20 year-olds.

He is easy to bury or move if a young guy earns the spot.
- breadbag

Even easier to not acquire him. he blows.

I can't believe the whining and moaning over on CHGO about the Hawks.

Its like Glencoe Steve took over a program manager.

WTF was KD supposed to do today? There was literally no one left in FA.

And Sam Lafferty being the straw that broke the camels back on the rebuild
- vabeachbear

The summer isn't over and fans don't know if the Hawks made offers that were not accepted.

It is disappointing to think that as currently constructed Foligno is really the only forward who appears to be a guy who can go get a puck on the forecheck and get it to Bedard. They have not yet given the kid they tanked for the players around him that will compliment his game. He is not complete but they could be helping him more.

Foligno is also the only guy willing to stand up for his teammates on this roster which is not nearly as big of a deal as in the past but certainly something needed on a team that is likely going to lose a ton and get destroyed by the top teams again. They are counting on him to do a lot at an age where injury takes it's toll.

The D core is young and has lots of potential but we can all see that it is just a matter of time until Murphy gets hurt again and the lack of a veteran to play against the big strong players on all the rosters in West is going to be glaring hole. The players they have filled in when the injuries have hit have all been below average. Would have liked one of the solid guys that went elsewhere. Perhaps they tried but were unable to convince them to come here.

Would it have killed them to overpay for a mover of the needle? The top teams now are loaded with Free Agents. It makes sense to add one or two every year. You can't expect a bell to ring and they are all of a sudden going to sign 10 free agents, make amazing one sided trades, gel, and go on a Cup run. I wish they would be acquiring talent now. Not just through the draft but Free Agents and older Europeans.

Trading for Lafferty again is not an exciting and creative move to inspire the masses or the die hards. Feels like going in circles or treading water. Not sure how it makes the team better and does in a small way block one of the young guys from moving up.

So, the current roster stands at:

Bertuzzi
Burakovsky
TT
Foligno
Richardinson
Mikheyev
Donato
Lafferty
Reichel
Bedard
Nazar
Slaggert
Dach

That's 13. I'm still at least 50/50 that KD trades D!ckinson, and I think Reichel as well for some team as a consolation prize.

Without those trades, there are two (maybe three with Lafferty) spots open for competition - the Dach and Slaggert spots. It'll be interesting to see how that situation shakes out.

Defense:
Vlasic
Murphy
KK
Arty
Rinzel
Kaiser
Crevier
EDM
Allan

9 guys. If I am handicapping it, I'd say Allan stays in the AHL another year. Crev stays up as the 7th D-man. KK's going to need to show out to make the squad. Then it's between Kaiser and EDM as to who gets the last spot.
- Chunk

No, it isn't. Kaiser is on the team. The last spot is between KK and EDM. Cause Kaiser is better than both. Plays bigger than both, too.

Murph will stand up for his team mates. D1ickinson is getting paid far more than he is worth so he can go get his ass kicked to earn some of it.

The summer isn't over and fans don't know if the Hawks made offers that were not accepted.

It is disappointing to think that as currently constructed Foligno is really the only forward who appears to be a guy who can go get a puck on the forecheck and get it to Bedard. They have not yet given the kid they tanked for the players around him that will compliment his game. He is not complete but they could be helping him more.

Foligno is also the only guy willing to stand up for his teammates on this roster which is not nearly as big of a deal as in the past but certainly something needed on a team that is likely going to lose a ton and get destroyed by the top teams again. They are counting on him to do a lot at an age where injury takes it's toll.

The D core is young and has lots of potential but we can all see that it is just a matter of time until Murphy gets hurt again and the lack of a veteran to play against the big strong players on all the rosters in West is going to be glaring hole. The players they have filled in when the injuries have hit have all been below average. Would have liked one of the solid guys that went elsewhere. Perhaps they tried but were unable to convince them to come here.

Would it have killed them to overpay for a mover of the needle? The top teams now are loaded with Free Agents. It makes sense to add one or two every year. You can't expect a bell to ring and they are all of a sudden going to sign 10 free agents, make amazing one sided trades, gel, and go on a Cup run. I wish they would be acquiring talent now. Not just through the draft but Free Agents and older Europeans.

Trading for Lafferty again is not an exciting and creative move to inspire the masses or the die hards. Feels like going in circles or treading water. Not sure how it makes the team better and does in a small way block one of the young guys from moving up.
- stevefrmglencoe

In general, I'm with you. I wanted them to find way to add something to the top six. However, regardless of how much they overpaid, how many needle movers would consider coming to the Hawks? Marner is 28 and wants to win. Boeser was the only one I thought the Hawks had a chance at getting. Guys in FLA all did math gymnastics to find a way to stay because the like the location, winning and the culture overall.

I thought they would open up another couple of spots for kids to fight over, but it looks like there will be 2-3 to shoot for. There is still a lot of offseason left and teams that need to find a way to get under the cap and still ice a full squad. We'll see what happens.

If this is what the Hawks go into the season with, I'll just key on watching the kids grow up and hope there is enough progression among the young ones that they improve organically.