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Created by: CFMan
Team: 2023-24 Chicago Blackhawks
Initial Creation Date: Apr. 29, 2023
Published: May 8, 2023
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*Some of these picks might be reaches at their current position.*

#1 C Connor Bedard: Genuinely thought we'd pick at 3-5. Its obviously exciting but feels underserved when Anaheim, Columbus or San Jose deserved the pick more than the Hawks did. Dont have him in the lineup because I see him going back to juniors another year. Davidson has taken a patient approach with prospects so far, doubt he abandons that idea just because something shiny fell in his lap but we'll see.
#14 C Brayden Yager: Originally projected as a top pick of this draft a while ago, he has slowly slipped down the rankings but is still a well rounded player able to play PK and PP.
#19 or #20 RHD Tom Willander: This draft seems to be forward heavy but there are a couple notable RHD available and the trend of recent years seems to be RHD going about 5-10 spots up from where the experts project them to go. So by the mid-teens, I believe that Reinbacher and Sandin-Pellikka will be gone but Willander might be there at 19 or 20.
#35 C Otto Stenberg: Loved his game and compete at the World Juniors and fills a center need. Projected to be a late 20s pick but might slip to the second round.
#52 LW/RW Daniil But: Big Skilled Russian winger who is defensively responsible. Gotta start building up our Russian pipe line to entice Safonov.



Trades:
NYI: Good ol Bailey trade. Seems like a trade most Hawks/Isles acgms agree on.
BUF: Buffalo gets a cheap and good 4th line center for a late round pick.
CBJ: No clue how the reception will be but CBJ looks like they need a LHD, Caleb Jones played top 2 and top 4 minutes and had moments of brilliance and frustration. He can be a cheap lhd that Columbus can use as a temporary stop gap for a couple years until they find or develop something better or C.Jones takes that next step. If not a late pick then a youngish ahl tweener with some nhl experience.
TBL: Help Lightning get some cap space to stay competitive. Also helps Hawks reach cap floor. Seabrook retires as a Hawk, Myers can bring some veteran presence down in Rockford. Win Win!
LAK: Taking 7.65 million of the books for next year and 5 mil for the next year gives LA more flexibility for the offseason to resign players like Korpisalo and Gavrikov and make a splash in FA for another cup run. Hardman is just to balance out contract #s and maybe he'll have a bounce back year for the reign or on LAs 4th line. The cost is steep but getting some breathing room to make necessary moves to stay competitive fits the timeline of LA while Kopitar is still playing fantastic.
EDM: Local kid that can in the NHL and after watching Desharnais play, is much less of a liability. Hawks build up their Russian prospect system, and get another guy from AK Bars Kazan that played with Safonov.
PIT: Pittsburgh recoups some picks and Hawks get another first rounder. All depends on the circumstances of draft day. (Original idea was posted by Pensman69)
Free Agent Signings
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
2$850,000
3$2,500,000
2$900,000
2$900,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
1$850,000
5$5,000,000
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Bedard, Connor
3$925,000
Trades
1.
CHI
  1. 2023 5th round pick (BUF)
2.
CHI
  1. Myers, Philippe
  2. Seabrook, Brent
  3. 2024 4th round pick (CHI)
  4. 2025 5th round pick (TBL)
TBL
3.
CHI
  1. Yevseyev, Nikita [Reserve List]
EDM
  1. Mitchell, Ian [RFA Rights]
4.
CHI
  1. Bailey, Josh
  2. 2025 2nd round pick (NYI)
NYI
5.
CHI
  1. 2024 6th round pick (CBJ)
CBJ
  1. Jones, Caleb [RFA Rights]
6.
CHI
  1. Petersen, Cal
  2. Walker, Sean
  3. 2023 4th round pick (LAK)
  4. 2024 2nd round pick (LAK)
  5. 2025 2nd round pick (LAK)
7.
CHI
  1. 2023 1st round pick (PIT)
PIT
  1. 2023 2nd round pick (NYR)
  2. 2023 2nd round pick (OTT)
  3. 2025 2nd round pick (CHI)
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2023
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2024
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2025
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ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
23$83,000,000$65,414,291$0$1,387,500$17,585,709

Roster

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$925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$505,000$505K)
LW, C
RFA - 1
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$5,000,000$5,000,000
RW, C, LW
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UFA - 1
$5,000,000$5,000,000
C, RW
UFA - 5
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$2,500,000$2,500,000
LW, C, RW
RFA - 2
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$950,000$950,000
C
RFA - 1
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$758,333$758,333
RW
RFA - 1
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$800,000$800,000
LW, C
RFA - 1
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$2,650,000$2,650,000
C, LW
UFA - 1
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$5,000,000$5,000,000
RW, LW, C
UFA - 1
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$758,333$758,333
LW
RFA - 1
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$800,000$800,000
RW, C
RFA - 1
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$850,000$850,000
RW
RFA - 1
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$850,000$850,000
RW
UFA
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
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$916,667$916,667 (Performance Bonus$850,000$850K)
LD
RFA - 1
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$9,500,000$9,500,000
RD
NMC
UFA - 7
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$3,800,000$3,800,000
G
M-NTC
UFA - 1
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$859,167$859,167 (Performance Bonus$32,500$32K)
LD
RFA - 1
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$4,400,000$4,400,000
RD
M-NTC
UFA - 3
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$900,000$900,000
G
RFA - 2
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$925,000$925,000
LD
RFA - 1
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$2,650,000$2,650,000
LD/RD
UFA - 1
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$5,000,000$5,000,000
G
M-NTC
UFA - 2
Logo of the Chicago Blackhawks
$1,250,000$1,250,000
LD
UFA - 1
ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
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$6,875,000$6,875,000
RD
M-NTC
UFA - 1

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May 8, 2023 at 11:23 p.m.
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In Connor We Trust
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I think Chicago should try to move up into the that 10-15 range, but I would personally target Reinbacher. Man's going to be a stud, huge fan of his game.
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May 8, 2023 at 11:24 p.m.
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I'm with ya on KD's approach. If I were KD I'd go talk to him and his parents. Truly talk about the Pros/Cons. This team still isn't good. Not a lot of protection for him. He's still 17 years old...going to a league that still has physical "goons"... might not be the best this for him. His skill sets is absolutely there to go to the NHL, but its all the other things. Be patient.
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May 8, 2023 at 11:25 p.m.
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Quoting: Beetlejuice
I think Chicago should try to move up into the that 10-15 range, but I would personally target Reinbacher. Man's going to be a stud, huge fan of his game.


That's who I'd go for if we got up to that position. Potentially with PIT. Rinzel is the only other high end RD prospect we have.
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May 8, 2023 at 11:25 p.m.
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You're completely out of touch if you think Bedard is spending another year in Junior. I would put every penny I own on him playing in the NHL next year.
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May 8, 2023 at 11:27 p.m.
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Patience is one thing, but this is Connor Bedard. He will most likely be in the NHL. I certainly wouldn't be against him going back to junior if it means more high picks in 2024, though. But he will likely force the issue with his play on the ice. I liked Willander a lot when I still thought he was ranked in the 2nd round. But I wouldn't reach for him in the 1st. I like Yager, depending who is available there, he would be a nice pick. I WOULD NOT even consider Danil But, unless he is still available in the 3rd or 4th round, which probably won't happen. But I have watched enough of him this year to know that he is overrated and doesn't fit Davidson's vision. He is an awful skater.
May 8, 2023 at 11:29 p.m.
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One thing that is glossed over with Josh Bailey is the real money he is owed. He is only owed 3.5 Mill on the 5 mill cap hit. This definitely makes his contract more moveable/more palpable for a team like the Blackhawks to take on. Not to mention that Chicago will need to hit the cap floor. (Not saying they won't) That being said I could see the package to get rid of him being less than a 2nd.
May 8, 2023 at 11:30 p.m.
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That's who I'd go for if we got up to that position. Potentially with PIT. Rinzel is the only other high end RD prospect we have.


Idk... I really wouldn't be looking at defensemen in the 1st round this year. Sure, we need more RHD for the pipeline, but we need forwards way more and there is too much forward talent to pass up for any of the defensemen.
May 8, 2023 at 11:31 p.m.
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Quoting: TheHebrewHammer
One thing that is glossed over with Josh Bailey is the real money he is owed. He is only owed 3.5 Mill on the 5 mill cap hit. This definitely makes his contract more moveable/more palpable for a team like the Blackhawks to take on. Not to mention that Chicago will need to hit the cap floor. (Not saying they won't) That being said I could see the package to get rid of him being less than a 2nd.


You're certainly entitled to an opinion. I've seen a lot of NYI posts by NYI fans posting a 2nd to dump Bailey.
May 8, 2023 at 11:31 p.m.
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In Connor We Trust
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That's who I'd go for if we got up to that position. Potentially with PIT. Rinzel is the only other high end RD prospect we have.


Exactly!!!! Reinbacher has great size with good skating abilities, he knows how to use his body, overall he's a solid two-way defensemen. He's probably going to be a 2nd pairing D, but a very safe pick.
May 8, 2023 at 11:32 p.m.
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Idk... I really wouldn't be looking at defensemen in the 1st round this year. Sure, we need more RHD for the pipeline, but we need forwards way more and there is too much forward talent to pass up for any of the defensemen.



May 8, 2023 at 11:33 p.m.
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Idk... I really wouldn't be looking at defensemen in the 1st round this year. Sure, we need more RHD for the pipeline, but we need forwards way more and there is too much forward talent to pass up for any of the defensemen.


I'm certainly open. We have a ton of picks. For me it would be a bit odd for 6 forwards with out current top 6 picks. I'd be trying to move up for some quality. If moving up is for a forward...ok...I'm open. I just think he'll be good and it's a position we're not as deep at.
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May 8, 2023 at 11:34 p.m.
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Let me stop you after the first sentence, Connor Bedard going to the WHL next season would be detrimental and stagnating to his development. He’s at the very minimum getting a 9 game tryout in the NHL before the WHL is brought up. He’s not Kirby Dach.
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May 8, 2023 at 11:42 p.m.
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Edited May 8, 2023 at 11:53 p.m.
Quoting: Beetlejuice



Yeah. I'm aware. I've seen all these videos and watched a ton of games and tournaments this year. I still wouldn't be looking at defensemen in the 1st round when there are more important things to address. I like Reinbacher, Gulyayev, and Willander, but forwards are a much bigger priority. And from what I understand, the next couple years are suppose to have a higher caliber of dmen. Haven't dug into much video of prospects for 2024 and 2025, though. Also, I doubt he will be available.

I could be completely wrong though. It really depends who is available and where.
May 8, 2023 at 11:57 p.m.
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Quoting: Kyle_Davidson
Let me stop you after the first sentence, Connor Bedard going to the WHL next season would be detrimental and stagnating to his development. He’s at the very minimum getting a 9 game tryout in the NHL before the WHL is brought up. He’s not Kirby Dach.


Bringing him up the the NHL to be on a shattered roster with minimal talent around him and minimal protection before he is physically ready to take the pounding the NHL will put on him seems more detrimental than him playing on easy mode in the WHL another season.

And yeah, you could leverage your draft capital and cap space to put together a team around him now, but that's what NYR did, and you've seen how that's going for them.
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May 9, 2023 at 4:16 a.m.
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Buffalo has no need for another forward if they make a trade it's going to be for a stay at home RD or to move up in the draft for Reinbacher
May 9, 2023 at 9:44 a.m.
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Quoting: Kyle_Davidson
Let me stop you after the first sentence, Connor Bedard going to the WHL next season would be detrimental and stagnating to his development. He’s at the very minimum getting a 9 game tryout in the NHL before the WHL is brought up. He’s not Kirby Dach.


Quoting: GiggywithGibby
Bringing him up the the NHL to be on a shattered roster with minimal talent around him and minimal protection before he is physically ready to take the pounding the NHL will put on him seems more detrimental than him playing on easy mode in the WHL another season.

And yeah, you could leverage your draft capital and cap space to put together a team around him now, but that's what NYR did, and you've seen how that's going for them.


I think this is a fair point. The same thing has crossed my mind. But the kid is a lot more physically mature than people give him credit for. Regardless, I wouldn't be opposed to him going back to the WHL. I was thinking maybe a trade from Regina to Seattle could be in order. Then he could play next season with Korchinski. Possibly even Dach and Allan too, if they go back for one more season.
May 9, 2023 at 10:53 a.m.
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Kyle from Chicago
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I think this is a fair point. The same thing has crossed my mind. But the kid is a lot more physically mature than people give him credit for. Regardless, I wouldn't be opposed to him going back to the WHL. I was thinking maybe a trade from Regina to Seattle could be in order. Then he could play next season with Korchinski. Possibly even Dach and Allan too, if they go back for one more season.


I’m pretty sure Dach and Allan are going to be in the AHL next season. Heck, I wouldn’t count Korchinski out of making the team next season he’s a player too.
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May 9, 2023 at 11:18 a.m.
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Quoting: Kyle_Davidson
I’m pretty sure Dach and Allan are going to be in the AHL next season. Heck, I wouldn’t count Korchinski out of making the team next season he’s a player too.


Yeah. I definitely wouldn't count Korchinski out of making the NHL squad, either. But he definitely can't play in the AHL. With how often Davidson preaches patience, I wouldn't be surprised if any of what I said happens. And yeah, Dach and Allan will likely be in the AHL, which is why I used the word "possibly". But they are still eligible to play in the WHL for one more season, if they choose to do so.
 
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