I really like a lot of the ideas here.

A few nits though...I don't see Mitchell bringing a 2nd. Honestly probably lucky to get a 3rd or even 4th at which point I just ride him into the failed prospect train station myself instead of giving him away and letting someone else have a shot at things clicking and him being a late bloomer. I might be open to flipping him for a similar forward prospect or if he moves the needle for someone in something bigger (say throwing in Lafferty with McCabe to net a 1st and 2nd type deal). Avoid DROUIN at all costs all the talent in the world with no guts no heart , lazy without the puck . He could not handle criticism or pressure and was uncoachable in TAMPA AND MONTREAL . This is not someone you want being an influence on a young player

I think the Domi ship sailed when the Hawks won the lotto and Bedard. Two 5'10 190lb centers is not the right ingredients for the recipe I want to make. I would do Drouin for a year to give Bedard some skill to play with, but with the intent of pump and flip for a pick at the TDL. Doesn't help with the size thing, but a 1 year deal might be more realistic where Domi has been pretty good this year and will command a multi year deal..

I like the idea of Reaves, but at 36 I am not even thinking about giving him a 2nd year and that annual price is a little rich. Plenty of big boys that can stand up for a teammate out there, I would hope we can find one at 2.25 for 2 years that can actually play hockey which I am not so sure Reaves can any more.

I would just assume move on from Jones (even if his brother don't like it) and Bjork if that is their price tags.

I really like a lot of the ideas here.

A few nits though...I don't see Mitchell bringing a 2nd. Honestly probably lucky to get a 3rd or even 4th at which point I just ride him into the failed prospect train station myself instead of giving him away and letting someone else have a shot at things clicking and him being a late bloomer. I might be open to flipping him for a similar forward prospect or if he moves the needle for someone in something bigger (say throwing in Lafferty with McCabe to net a 1st and 2nd type deal).

I think the Domi ship sailed when the Hawks won the lotto and Bedard. Two 5'10 190lb centers is not the right ingredients for the recipe I want to make. I would do Drouin for a year to give Bedard some skill to play with, but with the intent of pump and flip for a pick at the TDL. Doesn't help with the size thing, but a 1 year deal might be more realistic where Domi has been pretty good this year and will command a multi year deal..

I like the idea of Reaves, but at 36 I am not even thinking about giving him a 2nd year and that annual price is a little rich. Plenty of big boys that can stand up for a teammate out there, I would hope we can find one at 2.25 for 2 years that can actually play hockey which I am not so sure Reaves can any more.

I would just assume move on from Jones (even if his brother don't like it) and Bjork if that is their price tags.