Stan says they're set

Équipe: 2016-17 Blackhawks de Chicago

Date de création initiale: 7 juill. 2016

Publié: 7 juill. 2016

Mode - plafond salarial: Basique

I believe Stan and company will reward the men who have done their due diligence in Rockford, at least to start the year, (Hartman, Moose, Hino) and have posted impressive numbers while they were at it.

It’s only a matter of time before Motte and Schmaltz come up but history shows Q will want them to get some Rockford minutes under their belt before they come up and play a big role.

That 4th line is some big boy hockey with 6’4 Mashinter, 6’3 Rasmussen, and Mr. Tootoo. The Hawks finally have a big, physicality look to their bottom 6. We may see some hit numbers for a change this year.

D is going to be much more solid this year, and I bet Gus will see some time in that third pairing as well.

Kruger and Desy have always had great chemistry and I think Hartman can help play Shawzy’s defensive role on the line that shutdown top scorers in the 2015 playoffs (Desy-Krug-Shaw).

Kane will see time with Toews and Panik, and I truly think Panarin could spark some offense out of Hossa if Kane and Hoss flip-flop.

There are a few viable options still on the FA market but Stan has alluded to the fact that he likes the way our roster looks as is.

This leaves plenty of cap space for the usual trade deadline acquisition as well.