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Personally I'd predict they resign Krueger as a UFA, for the sole purpose of trading him to Pittsburgh for Malkin -because stranger things haven't happened.

- SC116

Ha! Maybe a Marcus Kruger “One More Shift” and then announce the trade with the game in progress.

Did he have one of those? Every team needs these guys and Kruger was a great bottom 6’er.

It’s a shame he didn’t take JJ’s advice/workout regimen to heart and have that 20-30 gal season that was predicted.

Would the Pens take him, Richardinson and the rights to Antti Saarela or Jalen Luypen for Malkin?
- HawkintheD

Probably have to include the rights to Shawn Lalonde, too.

Probably have to include the rights to Shawn Lalonde, too.
- boilermaker100

Not a chance! Lalonde could still prove to be an important player.

Not a chance! Lalonde could still prove to be an important player.
- paulr

Any trade scenario starts with KK. That's a rule on this board.

Any trade scenario starts with KK. That's a rule on this board.
- rpeters01

I am hearing KK for Sid the Kid!

I am hearing KK for Sid the Kid!
- bjphawkfan

I'd make that trade but I think Pittsburgh hangs up the phone.
Pay Crosby 3x$12M. I don't think anyone else will.

I'd make that trade but I think Pittsburgh hangs up the phone.
Pay Crosby 3x$12M. I don't think anyone else will.
- rpeters01

Remember the debates of who was better Toews or Sid? Not sure it was ever that close.

Sid just continues to age like a fine wine. Surprising considering his concussion issues in 2011 plus.

Remember the debates of who was better Toews or Sid? Not sure it was ever that close.

Sid just continues to age like a fine wine. Surprising considering his concussion issues in 2011 plus.
- bhawks2241

I think he's got 3 more high level years. No drop off in his play at all. Yeah, if Toews was here Sid would be our #2 Center right?

Remember the debates of who was better Toews or Sid? Not sure it was ever that close.

Sid just continues to age like a fine wine. Surprising considering his concussion issues in 2011 plus.
- bhawks2241

Remember Toews went through his life undiagnosed with gluten intolerance. It wasn’t until eight or nine years into his career in Chicago that a trainer was able to get him the tests to identify it. He then changed his diet losing weight and probably strength. Then he contracted long Covid and an immune deficiency. Toews didn’t have Crosby’s natural skills and abilities yet he was in the same conversation as Crosby. Quite incredible!

Remember the debates of who was better Toews or Sid? Not sure it was ever that close.

Sid just continues to age like a fine wine. Surprising considering his concussion issues in 2011 plus.
- bhawks2241

It wasn't just concussion issues,

The diagnosis of Dr. Robert S. Bray, a neurological spine specialist based in Los Angeles, is that Sidney Crosby had suffered a neck injury in addition to a concussion. Dr. Bray reports that the neck injury is fully healed

I believe he had a hair line crack in one of his vertebrae

Remember Toews went through his life undiagnosed with gluten intolerance. It wasn’t until eight or nine years into his career in Chicago that a trainer was able to get him the tests to identify it. He then changed his diet losing weight and probably strength. Then he contracted long Covid and an immune deficiency. Toews didn’t have Crosby’s natural skills and abilities yet he was in the same conversation as Crosby. Quite incredible!
- paulr

Toews played such a solid game and did it the right way. It's always too bad when players have illness/injuries/issues that shorten or dampen their career. During the prime years of the Hawks, Kane and Toews were #1 and #2 in playoff points, but the thing about it too was each of them had 10 GWG. Toews was always pretty clutch and had a history of showing up in big moments. Sid was always better offensively, but he never ever hit the defensive game to the same level of Toews. Toews such a big part of the PK, defensive game and winning big at the dot, plus the really good offense, legitimately put him in the category of who would you rather build around. I don't think there was a right or wrong answer at the time.

I think it would be comparable right now to saying, would you rather build around Nathan MacKinnon or Aleksander Barkov? I think some would say MacKinnon and some would choose Barkov.

Not a chance! Lalonde could still prove to be an important player.
- paulr

Wouldn't it be great if he came on the board and updated us all on what he's doing now

Toews played such a solid game and did it the right way. It's always too bad when players have illness/injuries/issues that shorten or dampen their career. During the prime years of the Hawks, Kane and Toews were #1 and #2 in playoff points, but the thing about it too was each of them had 10 GWG. Toews was always pretty clutch and had a history of showing up in big moments. Sid was always better offensively, but he never ever hit the defensive game to the same level of Toews. Toews such a big part of the PK, defensive game and winning big at the dot, plus the really good offense, legitimately put him in the category of who would you rather build around. I don't think there was a right or wrong answer at the time.

I think it would be comparable right now to saying, would you rather build around Nathan MacKinnon or Aleksander Barkov? I think some would say MacKinnon and some would choose Barkov.
- breadbag

Barkov, he's the most like Frondell

Barkov, he's the most like Frondell

- vabeachbear

Don’t we wish. Actually, I’m hoping that Frondell turns into Lundell with a bit more offense, that would be a win. Also, if KD could pry away Lundell from the over the cap Panthers, that would also be a win. Needless to say, I’m a fan of forwards that can play in their defensive zone.

... and have that 20-30 gal season that was predicted.
- HawkintheD

Maybe he took that to mean career, not season.