Love to have him......why would Dallas be getting rid of him?
They don’t have any cap space.
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Bedard needs to move to a wing. He does a lot of good things....winning a faceoff isn't one of them. Actually, no one on the team is any good at it....only team in the league that loses more faceoffs than the Hawks is Anaheim. That's a lot of possessions to give up and a trend that has to end. They need a center who can score and win faceoffs. Misa is that guy. Over pay. Offer 3 and 25, see what that does and add 34 or a player if needed to move up.“Do the Blackhawks have a big surprise in store for Round 1?
Chicago is set to pick at No. 3. After Matthew Schaefer and Michael Misa are all but guaranteed to go 1-2, the Blackhawks will be the first fascinating selection of the night.
Do they go center, or wing?
When the scouting combine in Buffalo was wrapping up, it sounded like Chicago was zeroed in on either Moncton Wildcats center Caleb Desnoyers or Brampton Steelheads winger Porter Martone.
Martone's stock has risen even further since the start of June, and while it may have been the Blackhawks' inclination to go center, could they pass on Martone at this point? He's 6-3 and 207 pounds, brings a physical edge, creative playmaking, a great shot and terrific hands. Martone collected 37 goals and 98 points in 57 games last season as the Steelheads' captain, and scouts rave about his overall ability and potential to excel in the NHL.
Chicago already has one exemplary young center in Connor Bedard. While it's tempting to add another potential standout at the position, the draw of what Martone could bring might just be too much on which to pass. -- Shilton”
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Too early to tell. They are going about it the right way. Tore it down to the studs and are building it back up with a clear blueprint in hand. Not all rebuilds are successful but the path is set.
I was just thinking, the way to get Misa is probably to trade up to #6,7 from 25.
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Arguably the best D-man in'hawks history. Well deserved.Off topic, but why start a new thread here in deadsville?
Duncan Keith, the defensive leader of 3 Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup champs, is elected to Hall of Fame
In addition to forming a formidable tandem with defensive partner Brent Seabrook, Duncan Keith was an offensive X-factor for the three-time champion Chicago Blackhawks.
