Mark Stuart to the Hawks?

[Capt. Serious]

Meanwhile, Boston general manager Peter Chiarelli now has less than three weeks to figure out if he needs more than the lineup now in hand. Is there an elite forward walking through that door? Probably not, because elite centers and wingers are usually gobbled up in the hours, if not minutes, immediately following the start of free agency July 1.

The one elite scorer who might be available is Brad Richards, but there remains no knowing whether Dallas will wheel the soon-to-be free agent. And if they do, the Bruins will be among a hungry pack of at least a dozen bidders who show up on GM Joe Nieuwendyk’s door in Dallas in hopes of landing the former Lightning standout.

All GMs have until the afternoon of Feb. 28 to wheel and deal. It’s obvious that Mark Stuart, out of uniform (coach’s decision) for the last seven games, is a lead candidate to go (last night’s rumor had him headed to Chicago). Blake Wheeler, on a line last night with Zach Hamill and Michael Ryder, is also on the possible deportation list. It’s likely the Wild would be interested in both Minnesota homeboys, Stuart and Wheeler.

Between periods last night, Chiarelli said he is willing to deal away Toronto’s first-round pick this year, the one he owns as part of the deal that sent Phil Kessel to the Leafs.

“I’ve had an offer for it, and I’m willing to deal it,’’ he said. “We continue to talk with the club that offered it. But needless to say, we’d have to get an elite talent back for it.’’

“We have a lot of assets,’’ said Chiarelli, “and we are looking to deal.’’

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[jservs7]

I'm just trying to think who get's sent back. Considering Stuart's getting 1.675 this year and the Bruins may be looking for youth and some offense.

Hendry and a draft pick?

 

[BigP50]

This would be a very nice upgrade for the Hawks!

 

[icehogfan08]

Thats interesting

 

[Derkach77]

I love to hear us in trade talks.

 

[derosabomb]

he better score 3 points a game. other wise hes just another bum.

 

[icehogfan08]

He wont put up 3 points a game, we'd be lucky to get 10 points outta him, scoring isn't his game. This guy is a defensive D-man who hits

 

[Jntg4]

he better score 3 points a game. other wise hes just another bum.

Stalberg is way better.

 

[icehogfan08]

Stalberg is way better.

lol, Stalberg will be fine, he is just developig into a full time NHL player, Frolik is kinda the same, can be inconsistent at times. I wish everyone would let the kid get the chance to develope and play with top line wingers, I will give him props as he has been physical lately

 

[derosabomb]

He wont put up 3 points a game, we'd be lucky to get 10 points outta him, scoring isn't his game. This guy is a defensive D-man who hits

then hes a bum. just like everyone else that doesnt put up 3 point a game.

 

[icehogfan08]

then hes a bum. just like everyone else that doesnt put up 3 point a game.

lol yep, Versteeg is the missing piece with his 3 points a game :thinking:

wait that never happened, so hes a bum too

 

[Jntg4]

lol, Stalberg will be fine, he is just developig into a full time NHL player, Frolik is kinda the same, can be inconsistent at times. I wish everyone would let the kid get the chance to develope and play with top line wingers, I will give him props as he has been physical lately

I like Stalberg...

 

[BigP50]

I like Stalberg too!

 

[icehogfan08]

I like Stalberg...

I know, That was for all his haters

 

[Everyday I'm Byfuglien]

then hes a bum. just like everyone else that doesnt put up 3 point a game.

Fuckin' Crawford.

 

[Captain Iago]

I'm just trying to think who get's sent back. Considering Stuart's getting 1.675 this year and the Bruins may be looking for youth and some offense.

Hendry and a draft pick?

This is the ultimate question. He is UFA so Boston would love to get some kind of compensation since his replacements have played well - probably would be happy with a spec or a pick (talked to a guy in Boston who knows his Bruins). The problem is, since the Skille/Frolic flip, the Hawks don't have the room to add him without moving a current roster piece, which Boston probably wouldn't be interested in (well, besides ones the Hawks wouldn't want to include).

 

[Capt. Serious]

Hawks close to acquiring Stuart

 

[tbo41fan]

I would welcome him with open arms if it only takes a draft pick and keeps boynton off the ice

 

[Captain Iago]

This rumor is being reported like it's picked up enormous steam tonight. Maybe it goes down tonight.

Hawks still need to move a roster piece that has a cap hit to allow the move.

 

[icehogfan08]

Stuart is a scratch tonight