Modifié 24 août 2023 à 11 h 51
Quoting: Leafsfan98
So why not build one? You would have Bedard, Nylander, your 2024 1st guy, Korchinski and Nazar, and that's off the top of my head... That's a nice core
A core consists of TEAM of proven NHLers, IMO. Nylander would be the only member of the core you just named who has even played one NHL game! No prospect is a guaranteed, core player (except prolly Bedard).
At this point, the Hawks "core" might be Bedard and S. Jones. Adding Nylander would make three. That's not a core, IMO - it's a start.
The rebuild like the one on which the Hawks have embarked will likely take three to five years. To build a "core" requires hitting on a lot of high draft picks and a lot of luck. Then would be the time to add a FINAL piece to the puzzle.
Hey, I could be wrong... Reasonable minds can disagree. Cheers!