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Wadejos123

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Forum: Armchair-GM26 mars à 21 h 6
Sujet: A Little Bit of This and a Little Bit of That
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Jco5ta5</b></div><div>I do think Korch and Nazar should be in Rockford next year. I know some folks think Nazar can and should go back for a third year at Michigan but I’m curious if NCAA vs AHL is better for his growth.

Dont mind the signings. Appreciate you sticking to the plan of 1-2 year overpay contracts for veterans who can be flipped.

I think Kaiser has a leg up on EDM for a roster spot though. EDM and Allan will likely be injury call ups all season long just like Crev and Phillips were.

I wonder if Reichel would sign a Hagel deal, 3yr $1.5M. I’d guess not since he has to believe he’ll improve and if he does he’s screwing himself. But if he does improve depending on the state of affairs Hawks could also flip him like they did Hagel and get more future pieces.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Wadejos123</b></div><div>Agree with Nazar in Rockford, don't agree or think KK will go back there. So for that reason I agree with the Toffoli and Tanev (or Demelo) singings but not OEL. On top of the fact that KK will be in Chicago I also think Kaiser and EDM will see NHL games, so probably no need to bring in a LD unless it's in a 7th D role</div></div>

I'd like to think Korchinski puts on some more weight, matures a bit, and comes back next season having taken another step. But, I don't think they play favorites with him, he will be waiver exempt and his junior club won't be able to claim him. So, if someone outplays him in camp, I don't think CHI will hesitate to send him down. And rightfully so, you don't get real development by playing favorites and not demanding excellence. But I certainly could be wrong, they may see something in him that they need to get out at the NHL level where they can be more hands on with his development. It all depends how they are looking at it. But, I wouldn't take it for granted if I were him.
Forum: Armchair-GM26 févr. à 19 h 25
Sujet: Realistic Offseason
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Wadejos123</b></div><div>Based on Nazar being way too good to back to NCAA again. It's kinda like Korchinski last year where you maybe prefer he goes back to juniors but he's just outgrown that. The positive with Nazar that we didn't have with KK is that he can go to Rockford.</div></div>

I didn't buy that narrative with Korch and I don't buy it with Nazar, either. It's completely up to Frankie, but I wouldn't be surprised in the least bit if he wants two full NCAA seasons. He is certainly a very good young prospect, but I think he could potentially have a lot to gain by going back for another year. His decision might hinge on what the other guys decide to do, though. If some of Michigans other top players are gonna move on, he might want to move on too, rather than being on a depleted roster that is in transition. Either way, though, he will likely need time in the AHL to even make the NHL roster, and even then he will probably need some time to acclimate and find his game at the NHL level at any sort of consistent pace. Then there is his size to consider, as well. He will have to learn how to be a small guy in the NHL with all these giants that are made of pure muscle. Again, I'm not gonna be surprised or upset or anything like that, if I'm wrong. But, I am also not going to bet on him or any of CHI's prospects being an impact players for at least 2-5 more years, including whoever we pick in the next few drafts.
Forum: Armchair-GM20 févr. à 10 h 30
Sujet: Get the man help
I doubt Nazar plays with the Hawks out of the gates next season. More likely he plays in Rockford at least the first third of the season. There's no reason to rush him.

Vlasic is on the top line with Jones. Jones needs a big stay at home defender and looks much better with Vlasic.

Del Mastro, Philips, Kaiser, and Crevier should rotate in and out of the lineup until one of them emerges.

Put Kurashev on the RW IMO, he plays well on his off-side.

Put Reichel with AA as they've had chemistry in the past.

Celebrini would be great to land of course, and I do believe he would be ready right away, but the Hawks may end up keeping him in college for another season as they are in no rush. Lottery odds are still in favor of the Hawks not landing the #1 OA even as a last place team. In that case, Levshunov, Lindstrom, and Demidov would all be options and another season away anyway.

Giving Guentzel $8.5M for a player turning 30 years before the start of next season would be a mistake. The Hawks should NOT be adding any huge names, nor players on the wrong side of 30.

This team, while probably not as a bad as this year, still is in rebuild/tank mode next year, which is okay.
Forum: Armchair-GM29 janv. à 20 h 39
Sujet: Jiricek
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Wadejos123</b></div><div>You'd value Korchinski and Drysdale higher due to draft pedigree and offensive potential, but my point was that Vlasic has played at a level this year thats higher than Drysdale ever has</div></div>

I'd agree with that. But small sample size on a guy who doesn't have the pedigree of the other two makes it tougher.

Which is why Vlasic wouldn't be the guy I'd have put up for sale if I was Chi unless he was valued according to his play this year. But I doubt that's how he'd be valued and so he wouldn't be involved in the trade.

As of right now I'd say Vlasic's actual value is significantly more than his trade value. with time they will get closer together, either from an increase in trade value as he sustains play and becomes more "safe", or a decrease in actual value if his play declines
Forum: Armchair-GM29 janv. à 19 h 1
Sujet: Jiricek
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Wadejos123</b></div><div>If Korchinski asked out of Chicago (won't happen) I would accept a package of a Reichel level former 1st round pick prospect and a 1st around 20th overall. Maybe we disagree with what reichel is worth but if someone posted the equivalent of this for Korchinski I wouldn't feel like i'm getting spat on like CBJ fans do</div></div>

Disclaimer: Not trying to have attitude, but just trying to explain the CBJ perspective as an exhausted fan, this isn't directed at you.

The difference is we are trying to compete on a quicker timeline than Chicago given the current roster makeup, and have a glaring need for 1RD. It doesn't make sense to trade the only person in the organization who could potentially fill that role unless we're getting someone back who can. The CBJ fandom ire is 100% directed at people ignoring both the fact that he hasn't requested a trade and that, regardless of actual value coming back, you don't fill the 1RD spot with a 17-year-old who won't be ready for a few years and a winger, for example.

We could trade Jiricek for 1OA and, like, Logan Cooley and it still doesn't fix the fact that we <em><strong>still need a Jiricek. </strong></em>

But for some reason, "Jiricek isn't available" or "we need a RD coming back" isn't good enough for anyone on here. End rant, thanks for listening haha