Rumor Roundup: Blackhawks prepared to trade

[icehogfan08]

The Chicago Blackhawks are currently the NHL's best team, becoming the first to reach the 50-point mark.

Despite their impressive performance, Adam L. Jahns of the Chicago Sun-Times reports GM Stan Bowman and his staff are preparing to be busy near the NHL's Feb. 27 trade deadline.

Bowman told Jahns the reason he hasn't made any move yet is because the teams he considers long-shots to make the playoffs haven't given up on their seasons.

He didn't name those teams, but one need only look at the bottom of the current standings, where Columbus, Anaheim, Carolina and the Islanders are buried, to get an idea which ones he will be watching in the coming weeks.

One potential area of concern for Bowman is his secondary scoring, though that's been off-set by the performance of stars like right wingers Patrick Kane and Marian Hossa, center Jonathan Toews and left winger Patrick Sharp, all of whom are averaging above or near a point per game.

Still, the Blackhawks need a good second-line center. They could move Dave Bolland into that role, but he's best suited for third line duty. They could also use another experienced depth defenseman.

Unlike last season, Bowman has the available salary cap space (around $5.5 million) to bolster his lineup. Jahns reports the Hawks will part with picks or prospects to do so.

The Blackhawks are already a strong team and if Bowman can address those two needs, it'll only improve their chances for another Stanley Cup run.

Thoughts?

 

[TheChicagoFan]

I think that Morin might be gone. Same for Pirri. I'm thinking that's why Morin was brought up and why Pirri was brought up. I could be wrong though.

I'm a believer in having Pirri as 2C.

 

[Capt. Serious]

Gleason & my boy Ruuty (<3) back. ray:

 

[Everyday I'm Byfuglien]

I feel like they're going to make a smart move or two. If they make a big move (which is possible), it will be for defense, rather than forward.

Was that vague enough? I've been reading too much Ek... it may be rubbing off :crying:

I have an odd amount of confidence in the front office. I think they did very well in the off season (Emery, Mayers, Stalberg, Carcillo, Montador, Sharp extension) and they know exactly what they want and more importantly- what they need.

Ruutu would be perfect. Like a more skilled version of Brouwer. Seeing him bang some bodies in a Vancouver series this spring... seems like it would be just what they need. Though to be fair, I've missed him since he was dealt. One of my faves so I may be biased.

 

[TheChicagoFan]

I think there's a good chance Campoli might come back. That would be interesting.

What other defensemen are on the trading block?

 

[Capt. Serious]

I think there's a good chance Campoli might come back. That would be interesting.

What other defensemen are on the trading block?

Crapoli...no thanks. Dude ended our season by gift wrapping a goal to Burrows in OT.

**** him.

 

[TheChicagoFan]

Crapoli...no thanks. Dude ended our season by gift wrapping a goal to Burrows in OT.

**** him.

You're right. One mistake and you suck.

Get rid of Keith, Seabrook, Toews, and half the team.

 

[derosabomb]

You're right. One mistake and you suck.

Get rid of Keith, Seabrook, Toews, and half the team.

it wasnt even a mistake. he put the puck high off the glass like you are supposed to do. burrows just made a better play.

joecawks is a dope

 

[Everyday I'm Byfuglien]

Campoli would be a weird situation.

He's a UFA after this year... is there any way the Hawks would be able to get a deal done with him this time around assuming he came and played as well as he did last time? Even stranger- his lengthy injury this year kinda screwed him as far as him giving him a chance to show himself off in a contract year.

Deadline rentals aren't a new concept by any means, but his prior situation with the Hawks would make for an unusual rental.

 

[icehogfan08]

I don't see campoli coming. Especially the way the Habs defenders always go down with injuries, they need that depth. Montreal, Ottawa, Islanders and Anaheim all have some good pieces to sell.

As for the prospects I don't see Pirri or Smith being moved. I think the big piece would center around beach which i am all for.

 

[TheChicagoFan]

Good point about Beach. I still think Morin might be gone though.

 

[Captain Iago]

I don't see campoli coming. Especially the way the Habs defenders always go down with injuries, they need that depth. Montreal, Ottawa, Islanders and Anaheim all have some good pieces to sell.

As for the prospects I don't see Pirri or Smith being moved. I think the big piece would center around beach which i am all for.

In a word, arbitration. That goose is cooked.

Is Beach done for the year?

 

[#19]

Like everyone on here, I want the Hawks to upgrade their D. Gleason would look great paired up with Leddy and then pushing back Hammer and Montador- but at what cost? You know Philly will be going hard after a Dman. Let's hope they get Suter. Ruutu would great too.

Any of these forwards do anything for you? Propsal or David Jones?

How about getting Pahlsson back putting him on the 3rd line and moving Bolland up?

Campoli- No.

 

[HawkWriter]

Like everyone on here, I want the Hawks to upgrade their D. Gleason would look great paired up with Leddy and then pushing back Hammer and Montador- but at what cost? You know Philly will be going hard after a Dman. Let's hope they get Suter. Ruutu would great too.

Any of these forwards do anything for you? Propsal or David Jones?

How about getting Pahlsson back putting him on the 3rd line and moving Bolland up?

Campoli- No.

I'm a fan of anything that doesn't move Bolland up. This team is a better team when Bolland is on the 3rd line doing his thing...not to mention I don't think he can hack it on the 2nd line. He has had plenty of opportunities over the last few years and he can't stick. This isn't a situation like Jordan Staal was in, Bolland just isn't cut out for the 2nd line.

 

[icehogfan08]

I still want it to be Sam Gagner. I think he provides that good playmaking ability to go along side Hossa & Sharp. He is also on the cheaper side and I don't see him asking for much when the contract is up

 

[TheChicagoFan]

I think Pirri can play very well with Sharp and Hossa.

I want Hjalmarsson and Leddy to be split up. Someone new with Leddy and hammer down with Montador.

Big need is Dman.

 

[icehogfan08]

I think Pirri can play very well with Sharp and Hossa.

I want Hjalmarsson and Leddy to be split up. Someone new with Leddy and hammer down with Montador.

Big need is Dman.

I still think Purri needs 1 more year to develope. Yeah he is solid right now but let's let him finish out the year and develop even more.

 

[TheChicagoFan]

I still think Purri needs 1 more year to develope. Yeah he is solid right now but let's let him finish out the year and develop even more.

I want him to develop, but I still think that he's better there than Sharp or Kruger are. I like Kane back at center, but it takes away from some scoring on the top line.

 

[Capt. Serious]

For the love of god get somebody with Monty.

So fucking tired of John "I should be in a beer league" Scott & Sean "I need to retire" O'Donnell.

 

[BigP50]

Will the Hawks make a move....

before the deadline? What type of player do u think they will pursue/get?