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First glimpse of a new era

Created by: WhatNowDiscussion
Team: 2020-21 Chicago Blackhawks
Initial Creation Date: Oct. 27, 2019
Published: Oct. 28, 2019
Salary Cap Mode: Basic
Description
Watching the game last night, the hawks looked like a completely different team. they were quick moving the puck, the defense looked solid, goaltending was awesome. So what made the difference. No Seabs, no crow, and good line combinations. Last night was a brief glimpse into the possible future of the hawks and it looks bright.

Takeaways from last night:
It's time for seabs to hang up the skates
Cat and strome should always play together
Saad is back in his groove
Carpenter is a very reliable bottom six player with some offensive upside
Gilbert has the potential to be a reliable top 6 defenseman
Shaw has been disappointing thus far especially considering his cap space
Nylander shined bright last night and also looks like he found his groove as well
Free Agent Signings
RESERVE LISTYEARSCAP HIT
1$1,000,000
1$1,250,000
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
3$1,500,000
1$3,750,000
5$5,000,000
1$1,750,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
6$5,500,000
Trades
1.
CHI
  1. Athanasiou, Andreas [RFA Rights]
Additional Details:
Trade made before TDL
DET
    Erik Gustafsson
    2.
    CHI
    1. 2020 5th round pick (CBJ)
    2. 2020 7th round pick (CBJ)
    3.
    BOS
    1. Murphy, Connor
    2. 2020 5th round pick (CHI)
    4.
    CHI
    1. Puljujärvi, Jesse [Reserve List]
    EDM
    1. Perlini, Brendan [RFA Rights]
    2. 2021 2nd round pick (CHI)
    Additional Details:
    *2nd round pick is conditional: if JP scores more than 40 points EDM gets the pick
    DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
    2020
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    Logo of the CHI
    Logo of the CBJ
    2021
    Logo of the CHI
    Logo of the CHI
    Logo of the CHI
    Logo of the CHI
    Logo of the CHI
    Logo of the MTL
    2022
    Logo of the CHI
    Logo of the CHI
    Logo of the CHI
    Logo of the CHI
    Logo of the CHI
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    Logo of the CHI
    ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
    22$82,000,000$71,144,431$1,090,244$4,200,000$10,855,569
    Left WingCentreRight Wing
    $3,750,000$3,750,000
    LW, RW
    UFA - 1
    Logo of the Chicago Blackhawks
    $10,500,000$10,500,000
    C
    NMC
    UFA - 3
    Logo of the Chicago Blackhawks
    $2,625,000$2,625,000
    RW
    NMC
    UFA - 3
    Logo of the Chicago Blackhawks
    $6,400,000$6,400,000
    LW, RW
    UFA - 3
    Logo of the Chicago Blackhawks
    $5,000,000$5,000,000
    C
    UFA - 2
    $1,250,000$1,250,000
    RW
    UFA - 2
    Logo of the Chicago Blackhawks
    $863,333$863,333 (Performance Bonus$850,000$850K)
    RW, LW
    RFA - 1
    Logo of the Chicago Blackhawks
    $925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$2,500,000$2M)
    C, RW
    RFA - 2
    Logo of the Chicago Blackhawks
    $5,000,000$5,000,000
    LW, RW
    M-NTC
    UFA - 1
    Logo of the Chicago Blackhawks
    $1,500,000$1,500,000
    LW, RW
    UFA - 1
    Logo of the Chicago Blackhawks
    $1,000,000$1,000,000
    RW, C
    UFA - 2
    Logo of the Chicago Blackhawks
    $1,750,000$1,750,000
    LW, RW
    UFA - 2
    Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
    Logo of the Chicago Blackhawks
    $5,538,462$5,538,462
    LD
    NMC
    UFA - 3
    Logo of the Chicago Blackhawks
    $894,167$894,167 (Performance Bonus$850,000$850K)
    RD
    RFA - 2
    Logo of the Chicago Blackhawks
    $4,550,000$4,550,000
    LD/RD
    UFA - 2
    Logo of the Boston Bruins
    $2,850,000$2,850,000
    RD
    UFA - 1
    Logo of the Chicago Blackhawks
    $5,500,000$5,500,000
    G
    UFA - 5
    Logo of the Chicago Blackhawks
    $3,333,225$3,333,225
    LD
    UFA - 2
    Logo of the Chicago Blackhawks
    $925,000$925,000
    LD
    UFA - 1
    Logo of the Chicago Blackhawks
    $1,000,000$1,000,000
    G
    RFA
    ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
    Logo of the Chicago Blackhawks
    $1,000,000$1,000,000
    C
    UFA - 1
    Logo of the Chicago Blackhawks
    $6,875,000$6,875,000
    RD
    NMC
    UFA - 4
    Logo of the Chicago Blackhawks
    $3,900,000$3,900,000
    C, RW
    UFA - 2

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    Oct. 28, 2019 at 9:22 a.m.
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    As much as I liked the analysis. These trades all favor the Hawks to be honest. DET doesn't really need Gus. Mike Green does a good job and he'll probably also be traded anyway. Carlo is a pretty darn good Dman. Not saying Murphy isn't...I just don't see why BOS would do it. Zack Smith has been waived a few times last year with no takers. I don't see CBJ taking on his cap hit unless the Hawks are sending pieces with him. Perlini….ok I'm fine with that one.
    Oct. 28, 2019 at 9:28 a.m.
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    Quoting: exo2769
    As much as I liked the analysis. These trades all favor the Hawks to be honest. DET doesn't really need Gus. Mike Green does a good job and he'll probably also be traded anyway. Carlo is a pretty darn good Dman. Not saying Murphy isn't...I just don't see why BOS would do it. Zack Smith has been waived a few times last year with no takers. I don't see CBJ taking on his cap hit unless the Hawks are sending pieces with him. Perlini….ok I'm fine with that one.


    Green is old. Plain and simple and gus is going to be around for 6+ years. DET is stacked up front with prospects and young talent but is heavily lacking defenseman. As for the Boston trade, Murphy has more of an offensive upside than Carlo and is also a little more mobile than Carlo. I would be willing to add a low tier prospect to sweeten the deal. In regards to smith, waving him or trading him would be fine with me. Based on the moves, the Hawks would still have enough cap space. I appreciate the comments. I'm glad you enjoyed the analysis.
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    Oct. 28, 2019 at 9:46 a.m.
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    You beat the LA Kings, who many are predicting to challenge Ottawa for the worst record in the NHL this season. Perhaps this is a bit premature.
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    Oct. 28, 2019 at 10:42 a.m.
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    Quoting: LoganOllivier
    You beat the LA Kings, who many are predicting to challenge Ottawa for the worst record in the NHL this season. Perhaps this is a bit premature.


    Even if the Hawks lost their overall game play looked good. Also to be fair the kings still have some solid franchise players in Doughty and Kopitar.
    Oct. 28, 2019 at 12:17 p.m.
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    Quoting: LoganOllivier
    You beat the LA Kings, who many are predicting to challenge Ottawa for the worst record in the NHL this season. Perhaps this is a bit premature.


    The difference was Chicago played the Kings who looked worst defensively than the Hawks. Enough criticism.

    What Chicago did well. First time this season, they played with the puck. The defence looks better when you play in the offensive zone. Great play in offensive zone in the 2nd, for the third goal. Glad to see Strome playing with that level of intensity. Now have the same effort in Nashville and prove it wasn’t a fluke. Good win.
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    Oct. 28, 2019 at 12:36 p.m.
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    Shaw in my opinion is not being utilized properly. Bowman commented when reacquiring him, the Hawks needed more garbage goals. Someone to set up office in the blue paint and jam home rebounds. Shaw is one Hawk who will go to the paint and take the punishment. It is effective. Grab rebounds, deflections and disrupt the net minder.

    Their power play horrible. Get Shaw on the first unit, or Saad. Get net front presence. The team/power play needs some cheap goals. Move DeBrinicat to the 2nd unit with Strome and let that chemistry work on the power play. The scorers need to get confidence back. Yesterday was a good start. DeBrinicat can always be moved back to the first unit once the pp starts clicking.
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