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Forum: NHL TradesFri. at 1:41 p.m.
Thread: (CHI/NYI) - 2024 1st (TBL), 2024 2nd (LAK), 2024 2nd (VAN) for 2024 1st (NYI), 2024 2nd (NYI)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>toque</b></div><div>I wonder if Chicago is trying to move up further or if its simply their Top Prospects list ends at #18...</div></div>

Is it that...or maybe they don't think post #50...there's much to get? Makes it easier to trade #61?

As a Hawks fan...I'm good with it. We have (had) a ton of 2nds. It's expensive to move up in the 1st. Sound of Hockey and Puckedia give the edge to the Isles, but barely. By a 5th I believe.

Kyle Davidson has been open about last year he tried to move up in the draft to get Oliver Moore higher, but he had no one willing to trade with. This is likely the reason why this move happened today vs draft day. He found someone willing so he took it.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2023/6/28/23777849/blackhawks-oliver-moore-nhl-draft-pick-kyle-davidson-trades-second-round-preview-caleb-jones


***EDIT*** I'd also add that the Hawks can likely get another 2nd round pick by taking on another contract/cap...so Let's just see how this all plays out.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 21 at 1:12 p.m.
Thread: Alternative to Demidov or Lindstrom
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>JeffGorton</b></div><div>please find a new sport to support if you think Xhekaj is worth more than a 2nd round pick. you are clearly outside your depth</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Habs_22_14_20</b></div><div>By the way no one thought Romanov would be worth a mid 1st round pick, and he wasn’t in demand like Xhekaj is. Not saying he is worth more than Romanov, but he is definitely worth more than a 2nd round pick</div></div>

Even if X is worth a 1st round pick or a mid-rounder...he can still be unavailable. Players can be more valuable to a franchise than their market value. If someone tells you a player is off the table, just move on, don't start arguing "value", because the price to obtain said player will be &gt;&gt;&gt; whatever you think market value is.

- Signed, a Jackets fan tired of explaining why you can't have Boone Jenner
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 20 at 11:05 a.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 18 at 7:58 a.m.
Thread: Good group but not special
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Habs_22_14_20</b></div><div>Okay I don’t think you hate Newhook, but he only proved us he has a really good shot and speed. He was carrying his line big time, imagine playing with actual good players. He is not a top 6 F yet, but he is definitely higher than Mesar and Roy for exemple.

The chance Florian Xhekaj becomes a NHLer are slim, I think your expectations on him are too high. If he can become a 13th F, or 4th line grinder, than good.

I don’t think the group above can win a Stanley Cup, I think MTL future group will have the same parcours the Carolina Hurricanes are having. But a big UFA or big trade for an Elite F could change that. Just my opinion tho</div></div>

Even though we have small differences in how we perceive certain players, I think we are mostly aligned. This team needs to package some of these players in order to bring in a franchise forward.