There’s so much smoke about the Blackhawks making a trade that I’d be shocked if we don’t see a new face in town by the time they return from their next road trip. Maybe nothing happens before the Avalanche game on Monday, but when they play Buffalo on 11/12 I’d bet something meaningful changes.
it feels like Davidson may actually be willing to trade their own first round pick, maybe with only top 3/4/5 protection. They traded 4th this year of a guy they perceive as a #1 d. They could get something similar for their top pick while maintaining optionality for a guy that could be Landon DuPont if they win the lottery. Who? I don’t know but the next Matthew Knies is probably out there somewhere, maybe even the actual one. Knies hasn’t done anything in Columbus yet.
They could pretty much use anything. A real number 1 d would be ice, but any forwards with scoring ability + size would also fit.
and they might as well consider the goalie situation. Knight is a fine #1 goalie, but he’s isn’t going to win them games on their own. Is there a contender still looking for a #1 goalie? Buffalo and Carolina were rumored to be in on Helleybuyck, would they want to get in on a more affordable Knight?
they could be a team that facilitates a Dylan Larkin trade.
something is going to happen soon.