Zach Jarom: Prospect Spotlight Series: Final Thought

Big week coming up. I posted this in the last blog.

This from Dave Pagnotta's column at The Fourth Period.

At least eight teams have expressed serious interest in Zegras, including the Chicago Blackhawks, New York Rangers, Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, Ottawa Senators, Nashville Predators, Calgary Flames and Buffalo Sabres, and I believe other clubs have also been in the mix.

Regarding the specific asking price, it varies team-by-team and so far, nobody will elaborate on the specific demands aside from emphasizing it’s a “big price.”

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Chicago is another team I’m keeping my eye on this week. The Blackhawks are looking to add a top-line winger and have a few irons in the fire, beyond interest in Zegras.

Big week coming up. I posted this in the last blog.

This from Dave Pagnotta's column at The Fourth Period.

At least eight teams have expressed serious interest in Zegras, including the Chicago Blackhawks, New York Rangers, Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, Ottawa Senators, Nashville Predators, Calgary Flames and Buffalo Sabres, and I believe other clubs have also been in the mix.

Regarding the specific asking price, it varies team-by-team and so far, nobody will elaborate on the specific demands aside from emphasizing it’s a “big price.”

...

Chicago is another team I’m keeping my eye on this week. The Blackhawks are looking to add a top-line winger and have a few irons in the fire, beyond interest in Zegras.
- boilermaker100

Thanks Boiler! In the rumor mill my guess is the Hawks will be linked to quite a few players.

Ok who will be the guy to bring up politics in the new thread first?

Ok who will be the guy to bring up politics in the new thread first?
- paulr

Had a similar thought but hope we're done with all that for this week anyway. Also, how old do we think this Levshunov guy is anyway?

All things being equal, a good RH defenseman has more value than a good forward. Now the question is, are Levshunov and Demidov equal, not according to most here, as Demidov seems to be getting a lot of love. I’m okay with whomever KD drafts, either way they should get a nice asset for the core. Also, I would not be surprised if both Allan and Phillips are moved this week, it really depends on what FA Dman they have had discussions with and they are signing on 7/1.

All things being equal, a good RH defenseman has more value than a good forward. Now the question is, are Levshunov and Demidov equal, not according to most here, as Demidov seems to be getting a lot of love. I’m okay with whomever KD drafts, either way they should get a nice asset for the core. Also, I would not be surprised if both Allan and Phillips are moved this week, it really depends on what FA Dman they have had discussions with and they are signing on 7/1.
- Angotti

Appears most are dismissing Demidov's leg injuries, but Lindstrom became a do not touch because of his back

All things being equal, a good RH defenseman has more value than a good forward. Now the question is, are Levshunov and Demidov equal, not according to most here, as Demidov seems to be getting a lot of love. I’m okay with whomever KD drafts, either way they should get a nice asset for the core. Also, I would not be surprised if both Allan and Phillips are moved this week, it really depends on what FA Dman they have had discussions with and they are signing on 7/1.
- Angotti

Glad you weren’t in charge of the Toews or kane drafts.

Glad you weren’t in charge of the Toews or kane drafts.
- ObeseOprah

He’s right, if there’s a number one defenseman in the draft and you don’t have one it’s a direction you have to really consider. Especially considering that Levshunov is BPA, after Celebrini, on many draft lists.

Not sure what the Toews or Kane drafts have to do with it?

Appears most are dismissing Demidov's leg injuries, but Lindstrom became a do not touch because of his back
- LAHawk

Lucky for the Hawks it’s only us making these predictions. I’m sure the Hawks have medical evaluations on every draft prospect.

He’s right, if there’s a number one defenseman in the draft and you don’t have one it’s a direction you have to really consider. Especially considering that Levshunov is BPA, after Celebrini, on many draft lists.

Not sure what the Toews or Kane drafts have to do with it?
- paulr

Absolutely nothing. Especially when Kane was drafted. The debate was between him, JVR and Turris at the time.

The explanation why either or both Allen and Phillips is shipped out will be interesting. I have some thoughts BUT I am not going to dangle my thoughts here since I have not seen enough or read enough about their development. Specificly, the next stage of development

We have read how RIchardson liked Allen's make up, calling him a hockey player (hard nosed). We know that Phillips has the tool set but it takes more than just raw skill. Mr Richochet will be all over any change of address for Phillips

Two defensemen from.Providence could be signed BTW if deemed worthy

The explanation why either or both Allen and Phillips is shipped out will be interesting. I have some thoughts BUT I am not going to dangle my thoughts here since I have not seen enough or read enough about their development. Specificly, the next stage of development

We have read how RIchardson liked Allen's make up, calling him a hockey player (hard nosed). We know that Phillips has the tool set but it takes more than just raw skill. Mr Richochet will be all over any change of address for Phillips

Two defensemen from.Providence could be signed BTW if deemed worthy
- jhawk59

Richardson called Reese Johnson a hockey player also, and he is not being resigned.

Appears most are dismissing Demidov's leg injuries, but Lindstrom became a do not touch because of his back
- LAHawk

Because it is the same thing?

The explanation why either or both Allen and Phillips is shipped out will be interesting. I have some thoughts BUT I am not going to dangle my thoughts here since I have not seen enough or read enough about their development. Specificly, the next stage of development

We have read how RIchardson liked Allen's make up, calling him a hockey player (hard nosed). We know that Phillips has the tool set but it takes more than just raw skill. Mr Richochet will be all over any change of address for Phillips

Two defensemen from.Providence could be signed BTW if deemed worthy
- jhawk59

If you have a thought but tell us you aren’t going to post the thought why post anything at all?

If you have a thought but tell us you aren’t going to post the thought why post anything at all?
- paulr

It's called a tease, big fella.

I was going to post a thought, but on second thought I decided not to.

Because it is the same thing?
- MjulQvist

Not the same, but 2 knee injuries and an ankle injury in the same year, and concerns about his skating stride would at least give me a pause for concern.

I was going to post a thought, but on second thought I decided not to.
- boilermaker100

🥃🥃🥃 🤷🏻‍♂️

It's called a tease, big fella.
- mohel

It shows no integrity….

Thanks Boiler! In the rumor mill my guess is the Hawks will be linked to quite a few players.
- HawkintheD

Agreed. If there are any rumours of a player or pick being available then I expect the Blackhawks to be listed as an interested party. If KD makes a move this week I expect it will be something totally unexpected, like the deal with the Islanders. Historically, most deals are done on the day of the draft, so I wouldn't expect anything to happen until a little closer to Friday.

Im taking the defenseman if he truely is a number one defenseman
He will have a bigger impact on the team in the playoffs playing 25 plus minutes a game.
Still waiting on a comparison of his game to a current nhl player

The above changes if Demidov can play center and I believe he is closer to 6' 1" tall
I think Bedard ends up on wing due to his size and the physical nature of playoff hockey

Agreed. If there are any rumours of a player or pick being available then I expect the Blackhawks to be listed as an interested party. If KD makes a move this week I expect it will be something totally unexpected, like the deal with the Islanders. Historically, most deals are done on the day of the draft, so I wouldn't expect anything to happen until a little closer to Friday.
- DarthKane

Just in case there's no activity, have the Stan napping image updated with KFC's face.

Just in case there's no activity, have the Stan napping image updated with KFC's face.
- mohel

If I were a betting man, I’d say Darth had that one the moment KFC’s name was gaining traction as our next possible GM.

As long as we’re making requests from him though, could we also see Unicorn riding, rainbow’s originating from his hands KFC too, please?

He’s right, if there’s a number one defenseman in the draft and you don’t have one it’s a direction you have to really consider. Especially considering that Levshunov is BPA, after Celebrini, on many draft lists.

Not sure what the Toews or Kane drafts have to do with it?
- paulr

I'm more worried about the Cam Barker and Marko Dano drafts not that we picked Dano but were sure he was "can't miss."