That Kurashev move is bad. Keep him, and that comes from a guy who lives in Quebec City, so I know what I'm talking about when talking about Kurashev.

I'm from Quebec too and with the power the hawks have upfront, there will be no space for him in the next couple years and he could possibly make the roster somewhere else and also his last year's stats weren't so great after all.

The will be place for him. Trade Strome to MIN for Brodin (extend him 6 X 6) and Kurashev becomes an amazing 3rd C

The will be place for him. Trade Strome to MIN for Brodin (extend him 6 X 6) and Kurashev becomes an amazing 3rd C

strome is only 23 years old and he is putting quite a lot of points right now so they are better off with strome rather than wait for kurashev and I believe that kurashev isn't ready mow, he will be in 2-3 years, the only real moment he shined was at the world juniors. I'm not saying kurashev is a bad player, but I would rather keep strome who has good chemistry with the players than kurashev at the moment.

There's a lot going on here. Keep Boqvist with Keith. That'll help Boqvist in the long run. Seabs doesn't play LD. He just doesn't. It's like putting Keith at RD. Those two haven't ever really played opposite position before. Ceci isn't a top pair Dman. I'd actually prefer playing Koekkoek or Seeler or Carlson before signing Ceci. The Hawks don't have the luxury to spend millions on any Ceci quality players. Especially if Ian Mitchell signs.

Debrincat should be back with Strome. They BOTH play better when they're together. Your 2nd line is interesting. I just don't think Dach's ready to center that line. Kubalik/Toews/Saad was working REALLY well at the end of the year. I hope they start with that line again. Dach and Kane on the 2nd line with an unknown winger. I think Kurashev might actually fit that role.

We also don't know what Shaw wants to do with his career. I would 100% understand if he wants to retire. Concussions are no joke.

they will not make an mithell play in the nhl this season and as far as d man line goes I believe that they are balanced with the offensive and defensive defensemens.

You are completely lost if you think Ceci is playing ahead of Murphy; Ceci is lucky to be a #4 and really not more then a 3rd liner on half the teams in the league. Mitchell will get his shot without question, but he'll start in the AHL. Like exo said above, Seabs will never be a RHD guy and he's not a 2nd liner anymore, he's a 3rd liner. Murphy has played both sides before so you'd be better switching Seabs and Murphy but again, Ceci playing on a 1st line is a bad defensive team hands down.

Kurashev isn't going anywhere.

De Haan is not a cap dump, the hawks should be able to get a 3rd rounder if they move them but highly doubt they do. They will see how he bounces back from surgery and buyout Maatta if need be.

Hawks on D are rolling with; RIGHT SIDE: Keith, De Haan, Maatta (most like to be bought out or traded), Koekko, Carlsson LEFT SIDE: Boqvist, Murphy, Seabs, Mitchell

If the Hawks decide to move both De Haan and Maatta, which is possible, then that means Beaudin is ready to step up.