Official Blackhawks 2024 Offseason Thread-Bedard owns Chicago

[bamainatlanta]

Blackhawks also have Toronto's 1st Rd pick next year. I have nothing against Toronto, BUT I hope they break it up this off season as rumored and they start a rebuild.

Reportedly, they are not interested in rebuilding from what I have read.

 

[TL1961]

Reportedly, they are not interested in rebuilding from what I have read.

They make a first round exit every year, but think they're contenders as long as they make the playoffs.

 

[UChiLAbear]

Reportedly, they are not interested in rebuilding from what I have read.

I was just wishful thinking..........besides....the Toronto pick is Top - 10 protected in '25, but if transferred to '26, no protection.

 

[Diehardfan]

Toronto's problem is the same every year. They are built for the regular season....a flamboyant offense is fun for 82 games but the game is played differently come playoff time. A well put together team can play both ways. A rebuild should be in order fairly soon for them.

 

[UChiLAbear]

Let's hope for Toronto to get pick #10 in the '25 draft and then 'nose-dive' in the '25-'26 season.

 

[ytsejam]

Toronto's problem is the same every year. They are built for the regular season....a flamboyant offense is fun for 82 games but the game is played differently come playoff time. A well put together team can play both ways. A rebuild should be in order fairly soon for them.

I'm surprised they didn't waltz to the Cup with Ryan Reeves on the roster.

 

[MassHavoc]

Bedard scores twice as Canada opens with win

Connor Bedard scored twice as Canada opened its title defense at the ice hockey world championship with a 4-2 win over newcomer Britain.

www.espn.com

 

[MassHavoc]

United States opens worlds with loss to Sweden

The United States lost to Sweden 5-2 in its opening match at the ice hockey world championship on Friday. Zach Werenski and Brock Nelson scored for the Americans.

www.espn.com

 

[ZOMBIE@CTESPN]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1789671310462714244

 

[UChiLAbear]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1789671310462714244

Thanks for the post...

 

[ZOMBIE@CTESPN]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1789702637996142703

 

[MassHavoc]

Seth Jones and Vlasic both playing for USA.

US has 4 points in 4 games. 1W-1L-1OTL 4th in the group. Canada first in their side with only 2 games. 2 Wins.

IIHF - Standings 2024 IIHF ICE HOCKEY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

IIHF - Standings 2024 IIHF ICE HOCKEY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

www.iihf.com

Bedard second in Goals, 2nd in Points.

 

[Bearey Palpatine]

Pass on Demidov. First, he’s only played in MHL which is equivalent to ECHL in US. Second, no one knows when he would be released from KHL contract. Kaprizov came over 6 years after being drafted by Minnesota for example. Hawks are still waiting on Maxim Shalunov. Take the Spartan defender as the safe pick. You can’t miss on a # 2 pick. Take more risk with Tampa’s pick and the half dozen other picks the Hawks have through the 3rd round.

From what I've read he was stuck in the MHL as punishment for refusing to sign an extension. If he signed a multi-year deal then he would have moved up to the KHL. And he will still be under contract next season but the year after he will be available. And Oliver Moore may be coming up then too! I can only imagine them and Bedard and Nazar all on the team at the same time.

But these are speculations I've read online so I'm not setting any of that in stone, though?

 

[MassHavoc]

I don't hate the idea of possibly trading down a couple for the right deal. I don't feel a clear cut 2 is there.

 

[UChiLAbear]

After doing limited research so far....and as some have correctly stated that "you must get a hit with the 2nd pick" ...my thinking is either the Mich. St. D-man or the Center Lindstrom. Centers are way more valuable than Wingers, If the Russian winger is having trouble in Russia, what makes one think he won't cause some trouble here? This 2nd pick MUST BE on the money!!!

 

[UChiLAbear]

I don't hate the idea of possibly trading down a couple for the right deal. I don't feel a clear cut 2 is there.

Agree with you....but it must be the right deal to Davidson, obviously, ....however he sees it......however, I prefer moving up from 20, if Davidson feels the right playah is there.

 

[LordKOTL]

I don't hate the idea of possibly trading down a couple for the right deal. I don't feel a clear cut 2 is there.

If there is a move available that actually betters the team, yes.

It takes two to tango, though. So the whole "KD should trade the pick" has to be tempered with the fact that there might not be a viable offer; like any team willing to trade the pick wants, say, Korch coming back. Hard pass on that; keep the 2nd pick.

 

[MassHavoc]

Agree with you....but it must be the right deal to Davidson, obviously, ....however he sees it......however, I prefer moving up from 20, if Davidson feels the right playah is there.

Agreed of course. But a step or so down at two might also really enhance a move up at 20. Lot's in play with all the picks. And next year too. No idea the strength of that draft. But gotta stretch the young kid contracts out too so they don't all hit at once hah.

 

[MassHavoc]

If there is a move available that actually betters the team, yes.

It takes two to tango, though. So the whole "KD should trade the pick" has to be tempered with the fact that there might not be a viable offer; like any team willing to trade the pick wants, say, Korch coming back. Hard pass on that; keep the 2nd pick.

Well of course. I'm not trading down for probably anything other than swapping around draft picks and such.

 

[MassHavoc]

After doing limited research so far....and as some have correctly stated that "you must get a hit with the 2nd pick" ...my thinking is either the Mich. St. D-man or the Center Lindstrom. Centers are way more valuable than Wingers, If the Russian winger is having trouble in Russia, what makes one think he won't cause some trouble here? This 2nd pick MUST BE on the money!!!

Especially this year when you have to show Bedard you're committed to building around him and winning now. He's not going to let another year like this year go unnoticed.