Big Moves

Team: 2016-17 Chicago Blackhawks

Initial Creation Date: Dec. 2, 2016

Published: Dec. 2, 2016

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

I'll preface with this most likely will never happen. On paper and, perhaps in production, the Hawks are losing their best LWer and one of their most trusted defensemen. They, in turn, trade the acquired LW for a d tandem that was pretty solid late last season in Dallas. Lord knows the Chicago Blackhawks NEED a crease clearing guy like Johns as much as ever. (Never should have dealt him in the first place!). Oduya might be on his last NHL legs but is very familiar with the system and should be able to play top four minutes for the remainder of this season. I absolutely love Boyle. He is a beast! At a million less, he is a better option, IMO, than Kruger. Drouin is a wild card. He is nowhere the player Panarin already is but may be an easier sign than Breadman. Additionally, trade their own 1st to Arizona for Hanzal at the TDL.

While Chicago currently has the most points in the league without the recent benefit of their top leader, they are not dominating other teams, only winning. Do these moves make the team more dangerous to play against? Would they be better, tougher, harder opponents? Do these moves help out their cap situation without disrupting their goal of raising another Cup next spring? Who knows. Flame away, guys!

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