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There’s no rush to be good as a team yet. Let Lev develop more, allow him to jump right into the top4 confidently in a season or two. No reason to risk forcing him into something he’s not ready for with all of that pressure. He’s already dealing with all the Demidov talk, he doesn’t need a bad rookie season and immediate bust allegations thrown on top of that.
The ex Blackhawks? The Ex Blackhawks, top 12 forwards in goals scored and top 6 defensemen in goals scored, eere the highest scoring team in the NHL last year and were cap compliant, in lufing goalies. And I expect yhem to repeat, even with the loss of Tesvo.
Brodie played RD for years on the Flames partnering with Gio .
I vote for MSU
MSU wouldn't be bad place to bulk up and polish his skills. He's only been in North America for two years. The Hawks have time to let him develop.
Artyom Levshunov should return to Michigan State for another year. He needs to mature both mentally and physically, i.e., receive a full year of closely supervised strength training, and a year of stability and additional coaching and confidence will pay dividends in the long run.
I’m a MTL fan now I was gonna be one wherever Demidov went and we gonna be good
I don’t understand what you just wrote
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QUESTION OF THE DAY -- Where Do YOU Think Artyom Levshunov Will Play Next Season? Michigan State, Rockford, Or Chicago?
I think he should go back to Mich St for one more year no rushing of any of our prospects will be invaluable for their future
Original 6 Bert, you'll like him.
I’m a believer of second chances, but I don’t believe those guys should be in charge of other human beings ever again, neither in the NHL nor elsewhere. Let them be advisors and stuff like that, they really shouldn’t have people under them, IMHO. I hope they never get any new assignments in the NHL. I was so horrified and felt a deep shame when this came out, just being a fan of this franchise. Oh, and by the way, why is Kevin Cheveldayoff still working in the league? Kyle Beach is a HERO! <3
I also believe that with the addition of Brodie and Martinez,... this pushes EDM to Rockford, Allan will get no chance... and Kaiser will earn that slot.
Both offense and defense clog up and force NAZAR, SLAGGERT & DEL MASTRO back to Rockford most likely.
giving brodie 2 years, instead of one, tells me that davidson has no intention on bringing back murphy or maybe even martinez after the 2024-25 season
Acquiring middle6 forwards & paying them 2nd line rates… drafting middle6 forwards as reaches in our original draft slots, yet me move up 2 draft them… think our general mgmt decision making is suss, at best…
I don’t see Korch, Nazar, reichel or slaggert making the roster on opening night. I also don’t see hall still being healthy come January. Dudes made of glass. Kurashev does not belong on the top line. The Brodie signing was dumb all around. Davidson just loves D apparently…
Just say no to Quennvile and Bowman.
Complete slime ball move by the NHL announcing these reinstatements on July 1st. Stan Bowman SUCKED as a GM. He only got the job because of his last name.
Not a slime ball move at all. Stan Bowman perhaps... But Q and Mac were literally fall-guys for the NHL. The only person that deserved permanently being banned was John McDonough.
The NHL announced it on July 1st trying to bury the story with the opening of free agency. That was a deliberate and slim ball decision. All four people in Hawks management let Kyle Beach down not just McDonough. They passed the buck and I’ll be shocked (although I probably shouldn’t be because we’re talking about the NHL here) if another NHL hires them.
Okay; yes they made a mistake and should have taken action immediately! They didn’t act and punishment was handed out. Whether you agree or disagree, the situation is over. Stop living in the past and look forward to a more enlightened Hawk Management currently and in the future!
Their reinstatement was announced on July 1st. That’s why people are commenting on it. No one is living in the past it was part of this podcast.
Brodie’s is the only contract that is a head scratcher to me. Why? He was a healthy scratch in the playoffs for the Leafs. Two years as well. I don’t get it.
What coach can get the best out of the USMNT? Berhalter has to go.
Wouldn’t mind seeing Nazar, Slaggert and Korchinski start the season in Rockford. No need to rush them this year.
Totally agree. Korchinski was rushed to the NHL last season for no reason. It was totally unnecessary. He looked defeated at times towards the end of the season. He was on the ice for a lot of goals and several of those goals were directly tied to a mistake he made.
@@paulciavardoni8069 After ruining Boqvist and Jokiharu with the rushed development plan, I was very upset to see the Davidson regime do that with Korchinski. It’s almost like they sacrificed him so Bedard could have another teenage teammate.
I agree it was totally unnecessary. They often use Vlasic as an example of proper development which it is but then they throw Korchinski to the wolves. Completely unnecessary. I hope they let Levshunov go back to Michigan State as well. There’s no need to have a teenager playing in Rockford.
@@paulciavardoni8069 Lev back at MSU would be ideal. Rockford wouldn’t be ideal but he would be able to hold his own, physically as he’s an early bloomer. NHL before the trade deadline at the earliest would be a travesty.
Yeah with the Blackhawks signing two veteran defensemen I think Rockford may have a crowded blue line as well. Let Levshunov go back and try to win an NCAA Championship. Makar,Power and Luke Hughes all went back for their sophomore seasons and I think it only helped them. Plus going back to college is free development for the Blackhawks. He won’t be on their payroll while getting excellent development playing NCAA hockey.
Like most, if not all of the pick ups. Teuvo coming home, along with Bertuzzi are good ads that either should be able to handle playing with Connor, extra on the 2nd. The 4th line is basically brand new, definitely improved. Two good vets on the back to help guide the youngsters. Plus a better back up goalie. All with relatively short terms, nothing thats really going to interfer too much with the up and comers. We'll see how Nazar and Reichel's camps go. With Hall and AA hopefully back and healthy, this should be a much better product on the ice. Not saying playoff bound, but should get them out of the cellar and playing at a higher competition level than last year.
What a mess. Hockey hell again. Let's sign a bunch of old players. Next step to Bedards cousin.
Mikheyev, Bertuzzi, and Teuvo aren’t “old” just not 20 years old and still highly productive. The team was severely lacking leadership and accountability Martinez is still rock solid and a pit bull. Maroons a bruiser, they all have their places. Plus adding 4 guys with a cup or multiple is invaluable to our deep prospect pool. Lighten up Francis it’s a process.
Adding two excellent 29 year old scoring forwards like Bertuzzi and Teravainen is a mess? ...and solidifying the 3rd and 4th lines is hockey hell? This is a massive upgrade over what we had last year.
It’s an incremental improvement over last year which is exactly what is needed. You wanted them to sign Reinhardt, Guentzel and Montour? 😂
Bertuzzi and Teravainen are solid 20 - 30 goal guys, two way forwards, and Bertuzzi is a solid net front guy, which we haven't had since Perry had to go away. We needed some veteran D men cause we didn't have any that you wanted to actually out on the ice.so all these guys are an upgrade for mostly short term. Also the league mandates a salary floor as well as a salary roof, and they are as serious as a heart attack about both. Its a hard cap and floor league. Montour and Marchessault would be looking for 6-7 year term at which time they would become a millstone around Davidson's neck trying to resign the young guys. This is the mistake that Bowman made.
Ummm no
I like the signings except for Maroon( baboon on skates) but I understand what they’re trying to take care of. Levy Nazar Slaggert will be allowed some experience in the Rock which is invaluable Levy of course back to Mich St. it’ll be fun to watch them this year for sure! Let’s go Hawks! Oh by the way Rockford will be fun to watch also!
Line 1 Bedard / Hall / Bertuzzi Line 3 Dickinson/ Michalov/ Kureshev Line 4 Smith / Donato/ Foligno Line 2 AA / Tevo / ????
Tevo, Reichel, Athanasiou?
QUESTION OF THE DAY -- What Was YOUR Favorite Move Made By Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson During Day 1 of Free Agency? Why?
The Hawks were psychologically destroyed every time Soderblöm was in between the pipes...5-22 is not even close to acceptable. So, Bossiert was my favorite. I also like the Bertuzzi and Teravainen addition for the top 6. Bedard needed support cuz Kurachev and Bedard are not going to be gritty players. Bertuzzi is exactly that type of player.
KD got lucky with getting Bedard in draft lottery. Other than that, he’s only proven that he can do the “tear down” portion of a rebuild so far.
We gave away 3 second round picks in this draft to move up slightly on two picks. Wtf? The picks weren’t even good. Imagine if they’d have packaged those 3 second rounders and a first to move up and get Demidov.
Tbh i wouldve given all 3 seconds and next years top pick .. i like demidov so much i wouldve given 18 also
@@kyledelcotto4550 same
You really have to question the decision making. We should not have traded 2 second round picks for #27. That’s stupid… imagine if we would have offered next year’s first round puck and these two second rounders to have moved up to get Demidov.
Martinez eliminated the hawk's.
sooo were trading all the kids? we cant possibly be trading seth jones as no one wants a lazy pos on their team with a 9 mil contract.
Hockey Hell ? So much for the rebuild.
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Don't know who plays center on 2nd line but we won Cups with that same problem lol
Our top 6 just got much better , maybe AA gets moved. But maybe not way overpaid
Back in the day the Penguins would put an average winger with Mario , and he would put up crazy #s. Then trade him for a nice package
Hoping Brodie / Martinez have something left in the tank. The back up Goalie might be the surprise move of FA
Grade C+ for draft. No upset with the 2 later 1st rounders , but getting rid of 3 2nds for guys that should have been there anyway. Vanneker was getting surgery , which he would have probably been there at our 2nd spot. Head scratcher
Kyle too busy getting his face on youtube videos instead of being a competent GM.
Grade B+ for FA
Total ramble Jamble today Jack 😔
Guys, jack is plastered every podcast he just holds it together lol give him a break😂 locked on corporate this is a joke relax
C+. We missed out on some big names and soderblom is an objective bust. He never belonged on an NHL roster. Bertuzzi was a good signing though as long as he doesn’t pull a domi and take dumb ass penalties. We need bonafide scorers. We have yet to sign one. Bedard is the only pure scorer on this roster. Gonna be a rough couple more years until we can draft one, but KD had the chance this year and chose more role players… Demidov and Eiserman were the guys we needed.
I love the moves the hawks are making!
Pridham back to bchl i believe.Enjoy your content and insight!
Tyler Bertuzzi is an excellent signing. Surprised they did not sign Sam Lafferty - 2 yrs. at $2 million per year does not sound rich to me. Nice to see Joey Anderson rewarded with a 2-yr. contract. Anyone who finished the 2023-2024 NHL season with a + rating (Joey Anderson was +5 over 55 games) should be mentioned for the Hart Memorial Trophy.
He was facing every teams worst players though… that’s not something to be proud of. He’s a non tender on an actual contender.
Demidov wasn't taken till pick five, just sayin... I will say that I was surprised he dropped that far. That said, WTH was Anaheim thinking? If they take Lindstrom, a a similar but better player than Senneke, Columbus would have been open to trading the #4 pick and maybe the Hawks could have gotten Demidov. Effing Anaheim
Going to be hard for AA to find a spot , he is not ideal in the bottom 6. And top 6 should be filled , we will see
Love the Bertuzzi and Tevo move !!! But the back up Goalie might be the best. Picked up some D , great day overall
Picks 18 and 27 cost them 3 second round picks when it didn’t have to cost anything. That’s messed up. Never mind the argument for relative talent that was passed up.
Can’t say that about 27.
@@isurrender3640 Sure I can. Vanacker’s average ranking was in the UPPER 40s. His highest ranking was 27 and that was for North American skaters only. He definitely would have been available at 34. Two second round picks up in smoke.
Teuvo is back baby!!!