Rejoint: nov. 2022
Messages: 9,119
Mentions "j'aime": 11,086
Hawks don't make that trade. Hawks probably value Murphy as a late 1st, two 2nd's at a minimum. But the Hawks landing #1 overall (most likely Bedard) changes things for Chicago I think. After the way Murphy stepped up leadership wise after the TDL was impressive. I can definitely see a scenario where Bedard lives w/ Murphy during his rookie season and Murphy mentors him as he transitions to the NHL. I could be all wrong too. I just feel like it now takes an overpay to get Murphy out of Chicago.
Murphy also recently bought a new home in Chicago and is marrying a Chicago girl this summer, so...