strome cubed

the chicago athletic writers seem to think the team doesn’t want to re-sign him and would have moved him at the deadline if they’d gotten a decent offer so i feel like two seconds is definitely enough. that said if i were ottawa i would not acquire him to play wing because he simply is not good at it.

Canucks take that deal

What Chicago wanted and the market was willing to pay are two separate things. I believe Chicago, based on everything I read, stood it's ground and wanted more then just a 2nd round pick...i'm guessing a prospect as well (be it a okay prospect/reclamation project or a good prospect). That said, since January 1st, strome is playing at over a point per game rate now that he's being correctly utilized as a top 6 center and has a standout line driving winger on his flank (Kane or Cat or both). Why would Chicago want to trade a young center then? I believe a lot of it has to do with his arbitration rights. While Strome's qualifying offer of $3.6M per year is easily manageable and a bargain at that, the problem is if he goes to arbitration, based on stats, he could be awarded in the $5M+ dollar to $7M range which would be concerning given his lack of defensive play (his weak spot, although better in the last few months) that most teams I would guess would not want him for $5M+. It's the arbitration rights that makes him a risky acquisition for all teams.

I think the hawks at this point likely try to sign him for $4M'ish for 2 to 3 years and if unsuccessful he will go to free agency. If successful, they can always move him at the TDL next year especially if he continues to put up a point per game.

That all said, Strome is not a winger and no team should acquire him for that intended purpose. He has proven time and time again, he is ineffective on the wing.

No spot for Strome (and he's not a good skater enough to be good on the wing)

If there's one spot the Sens are set it's Center : Stutzle, Norris, Pinto