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Not sure that would make our coaching any better.
I think one goalie, either Lehnar or Rask, someone quality to pair with Lehtanan and Nalimov in the wings...This is what I dislike most about Bowman. He's all over the map. Would one of these guys help the Hawks? Of course, they would.....but to what extent? Win a few more games and this time actually leak into the playoffs? Maybe. But what is his endgame? Does he want to be Kenny Williams Pt.2 or does he want to be Theo or Hahn? Are you gonna rebuild this team or keep fucking around every off season looking for parts that improves the team but doesn't make it a Cup contender. I mean if it's a free agent signing, that's money you need to sign your kids coming along. A trade? They won't want a collection of junk in return....he's gonna have to part with assets. Does he actually have a plan in mind or is he playing it by ear.....is that what you want from your GM?
It's time to pick a path for this team......
Why are you quoting me? This has absolutely nothing to do with what I said.I think one goalie, either Lehnar or Rask, someone quality to pair with Lehtanan and Nalimov in the wings...
It matters if you have two goalies and two #1's to lead a blue line each. Keith's minutes get reduced and he gets given his best balancer other than weber or Hamilton.
It's the foundation of a path to success. It has everything to do with what you said.Why are you quoting me? This has absolutely nothing to do with what I said.
NoIt's the foundation of a path to success. It has everything to do with what you said.
I mentioned Jones a while back, someone needs to take Keith of the ice, as long as there is no one to replace him, JC will rely on him.At his current age we do t have to look much further than that, to understand why there is a trainwreck on the backend.I wouldn't want Dougie Hamilton. He makes some really stupid plays and penalties at critical times. Maybe I'm wrong here, but he seems to be more of an offensive-minded D-man; we need a D-man who can actually play defense, can kill penalties, block shots, and can be trusted at the most critical junctures of a game (holding a lead late, etc.). Hamilton isn't any of those things. He's not worth the money.
Jones would the guy I'd want. He wouldn't be cheap either obviously, but he can play both PP and PK; good size; hits; led the Jackets in blocked shots; and is younger. He makes way more sense for a rebuilding team than Hamilton. Jones should be a priority light years before Hamilton and it isn't even close. Hamilton would just be another Campbell, but on a way worse Hawks team, which would be a disaster.
Who are the other 3, you mentioned a solid top 4?I hope we get one, I think having a solid top 4 could really help us.
At this point there is no kid in the pipeline who can be a top 3 defender for the team for some time. Jones would be ideal, and yes you will have to pay, but at this point, the Hawks dont have any other choice.This is what I dislike most about Bowman. He's all over the map. Would one of these guys help the Hawks? Of course, they would.....but to what extent? Win a few more games and this time actually leak into the playoffs? Maybe. But what is his endgame? Does he want to be Kenny Williams Pt.2 or does he want to be Theo or Hahn? Are you gonna rebuild this team or keep fucking around every off season looking for parts that improves the team but doesn't make it a Cup contender. I mean if it's a free agent signing, that's money you need to sign your kids coming along. A trade? They won't want a collection of junk in return....he's gonna have to part with assets. Does he actually have a plan in mind or is he playing it by ear.....is that what you want from your GM?
It's time to pick a path for this team......
Jones is a free agentWhat would you give up for Jones in a trade.
Dougie I wouldn’t go above 8 AAV
#1 I said "kids" not kid. As in plural, as in more than one. Hagel, Suter and Nylander now. Kurashev, Dach and KubyAt this point there is no kid in the pipeline who can be a top 3 defender for the team for some time. Jones would be ideal, and yes you will have to pay, but at this point, the Hawks dont have any other choice.
You mentioned signing of the kids, what kid currently on this team can demand any sort of high contract signing? None.
#1 I said "kids" not kid. As in plural, as in more than one. Hagel, Suter and Nylander now. Kurashev, Dach and Kuby
next year. Nylander is a ? But you know Bowman....
#2 Unless Toews comes back good as new....they have lot's of choices as they will be going nowhere.
#3 Why piss away cap space when you don't have a Cup contending team?
#4 Decide where this team is going, patchwork or rebuild...although...
#5 Bowman is dressing up this Halloween as Kenny Williams so I kinda see which way he is leaning..
I understand where you are coming from, however, if this team is in rebuild, which it is, starting with a stud defender in the back eliminates one of the many glaring needs. The team needs to start somewhere, it’s not to often a player like Jones hits the market.#1 I said "kids" not kid. As in plural, as in more than one. Hagel, Suter and Nylander now. Kurashev, Dach and Kuby
next year. Nylander is a ? But you know Bowman....
#2 Unless Toews comes back good as new....they have lot's of choices as they will be going nowhere.
#3 Why piss away cap space when you don't have a Cup contending team?
#4 Decide where this team is going, patchwork or rebuild...although...
#5 Bowman is dressing up this Halloween as Kenny Williams so I kinda see which way he is leaning..
The front office has been flying by the seat of it's pants for the last three years.......what rebuilding team doesn't go after the top FA's? WTF? Guys like Mitchell,Beaudin and Carlsson saw fewer games that they needed last year due to a veteran logjam at D that already exists and they're adding a top FA vet on top of it? Mitchell and Beaudin ain't really that young any more and watch this Carlsson kid play for Fla next year like Forsling did and Rutta in TB also.This is what I dislike most about Bowman. He's all over the map. Would one of these guys help the Hawks? Of course, they would.....but to what extent? Win a few more games and this time actually leak into the playoffs? Maybe. But what is his endgame? Does he want to be Kenny Williams Pt.2 or does he want to be Theo or Hahn? Are you gonna rebuild this team or keep fucking around every off season looking for parts that improves the team but doesn't make it a Cup contender. I mean if it's a free agent signing, that's money you need to sign your kids coming along. A trade? They won't want a collection of junk in return....he's gonna have to part with assets. Does he actually have a plan in mind or is he playing it by ear.....is that what you want from your GM?
It's time to pick a path for this team......