Hawks FA 'Plan'

[bobferg]

Do not want Cole or Leino. We need a second line center, a 4th line center and a grinding winger on the 4th line. That is it.

Morin needs the chance to skate the 2nd line. Overpaying on a 2nd line winger is going to hurt the club. If Morin fails then give Ben Smith a crack.

 

[DMelt36]

Do not want Cole or Leino. We need a second line center, a 4th line center and a grinding winger on the 4th line. That is it.

Morin needs the chance to skate the 2nd line. Overpaying on a 2nd line winger is going to hurt the club. If Morin fails then give Ben Smith a crack.

Are there any 2nd line centers left?

As much as I like him on the wing, I'm pretty sure Sharp is going to be the 2nd line center again next season. I don't see anyone on the FA market that's a better option than him (assuming Brad Richards isn't being sought).

I wouldn't mind giving Morin/Smith time on the 2nd line, but I'd much rather have players who've proven they can score at the NHL level.

 

[nickofypres]

Report: Blackhawks sign defenseman Montador

Report: Blackhawks sign defenseman Montador - chicagotribune.com

4 years / 11mm

 

[DewsSox79]

Are there any 2nd line centers left?

As much as I like him on the wing, I'm pretty sure Sharp is going to be the 2nd line center again next season. I don't see anyone on the FA market that's a better option than him (assuming Brad Richards isn't being sought).

I wouldn't mind giving Morin/Smith time on the 2nd line, but I'd much rather have players who've proven they can score at the NHL level.

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If sharp does take 2nd line center duties we need a solid winger. Im not sold on morin or smith on the 2nd line.

 

[DewsSox79]

Report: Blackhawks sign defenseman Montador

Report: Blackhawks sign defenseman Montador - chicagotribune.com

4 years / 11mm

make new thread on shit like this homie

 

[DMelt36]

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If sharp does take 2nd line center duties we need a solid winger. Im not sold on morin or smith on the 2nd line.

I do love Sharp on the wing, that Toews/Kane/Sharp line's dominance for about a month was the biggest reason why the Hawks squeaked into the playoffs.

But we also won a Cup with Sharp at center.

 

[Capt. Serious]

Do not want Cole or Leino. We need a second line center, a 4th line center and a grinding winger on the 4th line. That is it.

Morin needs the chance to skate the 2nd line. Overpaying on a 2nd line winger is going to hurt the club. If Morin fails then give Ben Smith a crack.

Chris Drury isn't the answer.

 

[DewsSox79]

Chris Drury isn't the answer.

you are right. but neither is talbot and some of these other replacement esque player. depending on what happens from now until the first game, I can see the hawks rolling out the same team as last year with just a few names replacing others on the roster.

 

[DMelt36]

Chris Drury isn't the answer.

As a 4th line center, I'd say yes.

Definitely not for the 2nd line though.

 

[bobferg]

2011 NHL Free Agency Profile: Tim Connolly - Defending Big D

Tim Connolly is the guy I would like as our 2nd line center.

He has injury concerns, but a real playmaker in the middle of Hoss and Morin or Smith would be great. And if he gets hurt then Sharpie can slide into the center role.

But Sharp NEEDS to be skating with Toews and Kane, as we all saw that is a punishing line and takes over games.

 

[bobferg]

Chris Drury isn't the answer.

for the 4th line he is the best answer. A proven WINNER, a guy who kills penalties and has a little scoring left in the tank.

I never once said he should be the second line center.

 

[DMelt36]

2011 NHL Free Agency Profile: Tim Connolly - Defending Big D

Tim Connolly is the guy I would like as our 2nd line center.

He has injury concerns, but a real playmaker in the middle of Hoss and Morin or Smith would be great. And if he gets hurt then Sharpie can slide into the center role.

But Sharp NEEDS to be skating with Toews and Kane, as we all saw that is a punishing line and takes over games.

Nice find with Connolly. Doing some research, and he seems like he could be a pretty good solution.

But those injuries are REALLY scary. Especially the concussions.

 

[Capt. Serious]

you are right. but neither is talbot and some of these other replacement esque player. depending on what happens from now until the first game, I can see the hawks rolling out the same team as last year with just a few names replacing others on the roster.

Lets bring back Pisani...problem solved.

 

[DMelt36]

Lets bring back Pisani...problem solved.

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[DMelt36]

I know you were kidding. I just haven't been to the site in awhile and I really, really liked that gif.

 

[tbo41fan]

If it were me...

Sign Connolly, Drury, and Rupp (yea Joehawks, I like him too)


Kane-Toews-Sharp
Hossa-Connolly-Frolik
Bickell-Bolland-Olesz
Rupp-Drury-Smith

Keith-seabs
Hammer-Campoli
Leddy-Montadore

Scott extra D-Man
Stalberg/Morin extra forwards

 

[Jntg4]

If it were me...

Sign Connolly, Drury, and Rupp (yea Joehawks, I like him too)


Kane-Toews-Sharp
Hossa-Connolly-Frolik
Bickell-Bolland-Olesz
Rupp-Drury-Smith

Keith-seabs
Hammer-Campoli
Leddy-Montadore

Scott extra D-Man
Stalberg/Morin extra forwards

Kane on defense? Or is Evander Kane a FA or something?

 

[ClydeLee]

Kane on defense? Or is Evander Kane a FA or something?

I'll repeat that Q, with, EVANDER KANE on defense? ewww, no keep him in Winnipeg. Clearly means Keith.

I'd by that roster for a dollar! Although I'm not sold on Drury with the health but in my mind replace him with a cheap dowel or something and I'd take it.

 

[tbo41fan]

Kane on defense? Or is Evander Kane a FA or something?

woops...fixed it

thanks for catching that

 

[tbo41fan]

I'll repeat that Q, with, EVANDER KANE on defense? ewww, no keep him in Winnipeg. Clearly means Keith.

I'd by that roster for a dollar! Although I'm not sold on Drury with the health but in my mind replace him with a cheap dowel or something and I'd take it.

We would also have Kruger in Rockford for a quick fix at Center