We start with Reichel

Hawks aren't trading away 1sts right now. Hawks pass.

He's so bad lmao

Arber Xhekaj is a very important piece to any team in the league, regardless if you’re a young rebuilding team looking for asset protection… or an established team looking to protect its star players…

Having said that…

A first round pick for Xhekaj? Seems like a very steep price to pay, especially when you consider that it’s likely going to be a top10 pick

Tamba Bay pick will be a late pick not a top ten.

My bad, didn’t notice that part, but still a steep price to pay.

A first?!? Can’t see Kyle D. having that big a mental breakdown. Let’s be honest Hawks have guys in the organization that are capable of “protecting Bedard “. Even if they didn’t they could find 1 or 2 & not have to give up anywhere near a first.

Not sure if you meant as a joke or not but if you want to discuss Reichel, be ready for a counter you are not going to want to hear.

Habs are collecting capital for 2025, not 2024.

Here's a deal I genuinely think the Habs would consider, even if they don't want to deal him.

Xhekaj brothers (Arber & Florian) for Colton Dach & 2025 2nd

Love X but Habs take that and run. Not sure why the Hawks would do this

Absolutley not. Terrible for chicago

This is so bad. Hawks obviously decline.

Why not just sign Kassian to a league minimum deal if you want an enforcer.

let's keep it realistic here!

Listen the value is more than fair probably but I doubt the Habs are looking to move him. They got to see that untapped potential first. Hes only getting better and better with each game he plays.

The guy is a young Sheldon Souray in the making.

How about CHI throws in Bedard too

If I were GM, you could have MacDermid for a 7th in 2027.

We will throw in Florian as well

LMAO!!!! Not a chance. I wouldn't even pay a 1st for Xhekaj.

CHI declines. He isn't worth that much and CHI doesn't need LHD.

Impressions of Greene from the BU game?

He had an awful game. And he is kind of a drifter. Seems to set himself up to be an "option" instead of battling and/or creating his own chances. Got the puck taken off his stick a lot. Seems trustworthy on the PK, even if he was on the ice for quite a few goals against. I think moving Quinn Hutson to Celebrini's line is a mistake. Greenie and Hutson had great chemistry last year, and now they just stuck Greene with a couple guys that aren't very impressive, IMO. So that could have something to do with it. Also, I think BU is very much missing Vlasic and Commesso. Their defense is lacking size, physicality and defensive responsibility. Lots of small or average height guys that like to play offense, and the goalies are just ok but probably won't play hockey outside of college. Although, BU's guy did make some pretty nice saves at certain points, overall, he let way too many in.

I was not expecting that at all, though. UNH has just been mediocre for so long and couldn't recruit to save their lives, but that all seems to be changing. To be fair, UNH is much improved and on their way up. That winters kid is too old for the draft now, but he is gonna get a contract out of college for sure. Muszelik is Muszelik, awesome goalie that is only gonna get better for UNH. I actually ended up sitting next to UNH's blogger and chatting with him a bunch. He said they changed to an NHL regulation sized rink last year and have approved funding and plans for an expansion of their athletic facilities and are hoping to attract even more high end talent to that school. Which they absolutely should. They are right smack dab in the middle of hockey east, not many better places to be for NCAA hockey.

Edit: did I tell you I was going to that game or did you just figure I did? haha

Saw you were there on Twitter

Oh. haha. cool cool. Yeah. We figured why not go see Greene and get a glimpse of Celebrini and Hutson too. UNH is like 20 minutes from me.