Question: as we enter the second half of the season what prospects could you see coming up and how can we make room for them? I know Safonov, Moore, and Greene are all forwards that will be free later in the year
Kaiser has a similar skillset to Allen, both left shot stay at home D men, but Kaiser is 6' 175# and Allen is 6'2" 190#. The Hawks are loaded with high potential young D men and they won't be able to keep all of them, some will be valuable trade pieces down the road. The sorting out process is happening now and ongoing.
Monday Question - What do you think Kyle Davidson needs to see on and off the ice from Anders Sorensen to be considered for the Head Coaching position? What odds would you give for Sorensen being named the Head Coach for the 25/26/? season(s).
Agree that Martinez is gone this year. Brodie and maybe right shot Murphy next year. If we have to downsize d-men. I hope it’s just these guys. Hopefully Crevier and Phillips can remain patient and stay with Hawks. We also have Levshunov and Rinzel both right shot d-men projected in NHL in 2 or 3 years. Seth Jones isn’t going anywhere as a right shot, and his term, and his high salary.
Kaiser to Rockford makes sense especially with Jones coming back. Not to mention how much competition there is at the position. Vlasic, Jones, Brodie, Allan, Murphy and Crevier look good, especially if Crevier improves. Not to mention all the defenseman in Rockford that will be competing for spots by next season. I hope they move on from Murphy when they bring up Levshunov!
Brodie in no way shape or form has been good at the defensive position. He scored a couple big goals.. but they were because of screens. He is this years tinordi
This year, d-men on trading block are Martinez, Broadie, Phillips, Crevier. KD will keep everyone else. I hope Phillips and Crevier stay but their play/development gives them trade value strait up or as sweetners.
I agree, but he is older, expensive, and with term. His play is 2/3 d-man. Even if Hawks eat 4.5 mil (stupid since hawks need his salery to make cap floor) in a trade you may still be hard pressed to get a return. Best to keep him till maybe last year of his contract.
Sending Kaiser down is good keep him playing instead of sitting in the press box but God I hope there is a taker at the deadline for Jones because there’s going to be a huge log jam on defense and I don’t want to lose a younger player and still see Jones holding a spot never been a fan whatsoever
Agree that Martinez is gone this year. Brodie and maybe right shot Murphy next year. If we have to downsize d-men. I hope it’s just these guys. Hopefully Crevier and Phillips can remain patient and stay with Hawks. We also have Levshunov and Rinzel both right shot d-men projected in NHL in 2 or 3 years. Seth Jones isn’t going anywhere as a right shot, and his term, and his high salary.
Speaking of players going to AHL. Nazar isnt NHL ready yet. Looking OK, and theres a promising future. But hes getting manhandled like Korch last year. He has shot opportunities but defers to his teammates and play turns into nothing. Cute passes and plays may work in AHL but not up in NHL. Needs work on faceoffs. Totally in favor of him coming up, find out what his shortfalls are, but when Smith is healthy it MAY be wise to send Nazar back down till trade deadline.
QUESTION OF THE DAY -- What Are YOUR Thoughts On Wyatt Kaiser Being Sent To Rockford?
Question: as we enter the second half of the season what prospects could you see coming up and how can we make room for them? I know Safonov, Moore, and Greene are all forwards that will be free later in the year
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Kaiser has a similar skillset to Allen, both left shot stay at home D men, but Kaiser is 6' 175# and Allen is 6'2" 190#.
The Hawks are loaded with high potential young D men and they won't be able to keep all of them, some will be valuable trade pieces down the road.
The sorting out process is happening now and ongoing.
Monday Question - What do you think Kyle Davidson needs to see on and off the ice from Anders Sorensen to be considered for the Head Coaching position? What odds would you give for Sorensen being named the Head Coach for the 25/26/? season(s).
Agree that Martinez is gone this year. Brodie and maybe right shot Murphy next year. If we have to downsize d-men. I hope it’s just these guys. Hopefully Crevier and Phillips can remain patient and stay with Hawks. We also have Levshunov and Rinzel both right shot d-men projected in NHL in 2 or 3 years. Seth Jones isn’t going anywhere as a right shot, and his term, and his high salary.
Kaiser to Rockford makes sense especially with Jones coming back. Not to mention how much competition there is at the position. Vlasic, Jones, Brodie, Allan, Murphy and Crevier look good, especially if Crevier improves. Not to mention all the defenseman in Rockford that will be competing for spots by next season. I hope they move on from Murphy when they bring up Levshunov!
Brodie in no way shape or form has been good at the defensive position. He scored a couple big goals.. but they were because of screens. He is this years tinordi
I wonder whos first to NHL. 20/21 yr old Rinzel or 18/19 yr old Levshunov. My bet is Rinzel.
This year, d-men on trading block are Martinez, Broadie, Phillips, Crevier. KD will keep everyone else. I hope Phillips and Crevier stay but their play/development gives them trade value strait up or as sweetners.
Man we might want to keep crevier.. 6’8 and can skate ..
Let Jones go if there’s a taker
I agree, but he is older, expensive, and with term. His play is 2/3 d-man. Even if Hawks eat 4.5 mil (stupid since hawks need his salery to make cap floor) in a trade you may still be hard pressed to get a return. Best to keep him till maybe last year of his contract.
Sending Kaiser down is good keep him playing instead of sitting in the press box but God I hope there is a taker at the deadline for Jones because there’s going to be a huge log jam on defense and I don’t want to lose a younger player and still see Jones holding a spot never been a fan whatsoever
Agree that Martinez is gone this year. Brodie and maybe right shot Murphy next year. If we have to downsize d-men. I hope it’s just these guys. Hopefully Crevier and Phillips can remain patient and stay with Hawks. We also have Levshunov and Rinzel both right shot d-men projected in NHL in 2 or 3 years. Seth Jones isn’t going anywhere as a right shot, and his term, and his high salary.
@ I agree just hopeful and wishful thinking. The D are progressing very well and he just takes up a spot
Speaking of players going to AHL. Nazar isnt NHL ready yet. Looking OK, and theres a promising future. But hes getting manhandled like Korch last year. He has shot opportunities but defers to his teammates and play turns into nothing. Cute passes and plays may work in AHL but not up in NHL. Needs work on faceoffs. Totally in favor of him coming up, find out what his shortfalls are, but when Smith is healthy it MAY be wise to send Nazar back down till trade deadline.