Chicago Blackhawks Offseason Thread

[seanimal]

When's the draft?

 

The hockey draft was the only one I never got into amongst the four major sports - probably because I never saw any of the draft prospects beforehand.

 

today. most people that don't live in canada or states that border canada have little visibility into junior hockey

[Guest]

When's the draft?

 

The hockey draft was the only one I never got into amongst the four major sports - probably because I never saw any of the draft prospects beforehand.

It's in a couple hours and all I know is popeye jones has a son who is slated to go early

 

W T F

[seanimal]

yeah, seth jones is legit

[Banedon]

Mark Lazerus ‏@MarkLazerus 13m

Bowman on trades: "We're not really close to anything. That could change in 10 minutes if I go talk to a guy and they change their tune."

 

Mark Lazerus ‏@MarkLazerus 13m

#Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman says Nick Leddy and Marcus Kruger aren't as urgent because they're restricted free agents. "Shortly," he said.

 

Mark Lazerus ‏@MarkLazerus 13m

Bowman: "We're looking to get picks. ... I'm not really worried about salary. We used our buyouts and we're in a good spot financially."

[Banedon]

“We’re talking,” Bowman said. “It’s looking good for Bick, but we’re not there yet. It certainly hasn’t broken down at all. I think we understand where they’re at, and they know where we’re at, and we’re trying to find a common ground.”

 

http://voices.suntimes.com/sports/inside-the-blackhawks/blackhawks-looking-to-add-picks-bryan-bickell-contract-negotiations-looking-good/

[Captain Serious]

Bolland traded to Leafs.

[Banedon]

Bolland traded to Leafs.

 

Mark Lazerus ‏@MarkLazerus 5m

#Blackhawks gets No. 51, No. 117 and a fourth-rounder in 2014 for Dave Bolland.

 

Salary relief and 3 picks. Had to be done.

 

Like our chances at keeping Bickell now.

[kujay]

Yeah good move. Didn't have a lot of picks in this draft. Saved some cash.

[kujay]

Now Frolik to Winnipeg for more picks. Wow. $2.3M is a lot to pay a fourth liner I guess but we didn't really have cap troubles after the Bolland deal.

[Butterscup1679666578]

The Blackhawks have traded Michal Frolik to the Winnipeg Jets for the 74th and 134th overall picks.

[rocket]

Bolland traded to Leafs.

 

god speed aaron paul's lost twin

[GammonsPocketTweets]

The Blackhawks have traded Michal Frolik to the Winnipeg Jets for the 74th and 134th overall picks.

 

Awful trade for the Hawks.

[UMFan83]

So where are we at cap wise after getting rid of Montador, Olesz, Bolland and Frolik?

[Banedon]

I'm not a fan of the Frolik trade.

[E.J.]

I'm not a fan of the Frolik trade.

 

He was great on the penalty kill, but he was making a ton of money for a 4th liner. We save almost $6 million with Bolland and Frolik traded away. Both can be replaced, IMO.

[Banedon]

So, lots of cap room after these trades. Maybe this rumor wasn't as crazy as I thought it was?

 

Ridiculous rumors...lol...

 

Two sources have confirmed that the Hawks have had discussions about bringing Vinny LeCavalier in on a 1-year deal. It is at best a longshot for a variety of obvious reasons.

[Guest]

I'm not a fan of the Frolik trade.

 

He was great on the penalty kill, but he was making a ton of money for a 4th liner. We save almost $6 million with Bolland and Frolik traded away. Both can be replaced, IMO.

 

yeah, Frolik was a good glue guy, and a luxury to have in the playoffs. but, these are the types of moves you have to make in today's NHL.

[kujay]

So where are we at cap wise after getting rid of Montador, Olesz, Bolland and Frolik?

 

@ESPNChiHawks: Blackhawks now have $13,545,705 of cap space, according to http://t.co/diXS7NS2sW.

 

I'm not saying I like the Frolik trade, just don't understand it yet. Interested to see the direction Stan goes with the fourth line.

 

But remember we still have Smith, Hayes (both of them) and Pirri waiting for their chance. As someone said, this is how it works these days.

[Guest]

So, lots of cap room after these trades. Maybe this rumor wasn't as crazy as I thought it was?

 

Ridiculous rumors...lol...

 

Two sources have confirmed that the Hawks have had discussions about bringing Vinny LeCavalier in on a 1-year deal. It is at best a longshot for a variety of obvious reasons.

 

huge boner

[BCVM22]

Bickell re-ups. 4 years

[Banedon]

Bickell re-ups. 4 years

 

Beaten to the punch. Wanna hear the numbers though.

[Guest]

so....we get Bickell locked up long-term then.

[GammonsPocketTweets]

Now, in addition to not being able to score on the PP, we won't be able to kill penalties either....

[Guest]

so....we get Bickell locked up long-term then.

 

called it

[BCVM22]

$16 mil over 4 years for Bickell.

 

Pierre LeBrun @Real_ESPNLeBrun

Bickell deal: $1 M bonus plus $2 M salary for next season. $4 M in 2014-15; $4.5 M each of last 2 yr

Edited July 1, 2013 by BCVM22