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Did the Hawks youth hit the wall the last couple of games? If you were KD/Blashill, what would you do to get this team back to the way it has been most of the season?
Thanks for the thoughts regarding this. Perhaps the Hawks already have the intel you mentioned. I like the Geekie option that you mentioned.
It’s really going to be interesting where KD goes from here.
I just can’t see him making a trade for a player who’s unhappy somewhere else.
With so many prospects coming and with the youth movement i think they’ll be able to sign some very good vets who want to win. I think the next couple of years and beyond are going to be exciting.
Thanks for your question!
I took a look at Winnipeg’s situation, and the biggest challenge is the salary cap. Adding Brossoit’s contract would be tough for them unless the Blackhawks retain some of the AAV. Even then, Hellebuyck is expected back in about three weeks, and Brossoit himself probably needs around 10 more days before he’s fully ready to play NHL games again.
For a short-term hole of only 2–3 weeks, I just don’t see Winnipeg paying for a goalie — especially with their cap so tight.
Now, about Brad Lambert…
He’s an interesting case. One year before his draft, he was seen as a potential top-15 pick, but he slid to 30th overall. His AHL start was strong, but the last couple of seasons have been inconsistent. He reminds me a bit of Fabian Lysell in Boston — lots of skill, great tools, but they haven’t been able to translate it to full-time NHL roles. Some players look great in the AHL but struggle to find their game in the NHL.
Right now, I don’t see Lambert as a strong fit for the Blackhawks unless Chicago wants to gamble on upside.
If I was Chicago, the two prospects I’d look at instead are:
• Connor Geekie (Tampa Bay – Syracuse AHL)
• Brennan Othmann (Rangers – Hartford AHL)Both players are stuck in their organization’s pipeline, both play a heavier forechecking style, and both could fit what the Hawks want to build. They’re still trying to break into the NHL, and their profiles make more sense for Chicago’s system than Lambert.
Final thought:
I’ve heard some negative scouting comments about Lambert over the years, but I can’t confirm anything personally — I’ve never been close enough around him to judge that myself. Your idea isn’t bad at all, but based on the cap, the timeline, and the player fit, I think the Hawks have better options than Lambert.Coach what do you think of the chances of the Hawks sending Broissoit back to Winnipeg along with maybe a defenseman or a pick for Brad Lambert. Assuming Broissoit is later healthy enough, they woud know what they’re getting in him, and the Hawks should know quite a bit about Lambert when they were monitoring Dach, Allen and Korchinski in Seattle. Not sure of the feasibility or even the interest by the teams, just that the familiarity of both teams make this an interesting fit.
Welcome my friend… You’re right about the situation. Brossoit can go on a conditioning stint in Rockford, and the Hawks have enough roster flexibility to manage three goalies for a short period. It won’t hurt them at all.
Once Foligno returns, Slaggert is the most likely move if the forward group stays healthy. Everything lines up for Chicago to evaluate Brossoit properly before making a final decision.
Thanks for your post!
Absolutely they should consider bringing him back — especially if Foligno and Dickinson don’t return.
Mikheyev fits perfectly in a middle-six role and he gives you the same thing every single night: speed, compete level, smart defensive plays, and strong penalty killing.He’s 31 years old, but he still skates like a younger player and his work ethic is never in question. With close to 400 NHL games of experience, he brings leadership and reliability — two things this roster still needs.
The Blackhawks will have plenty of cap space next season, so signing him will not be a problem. I can see Chicago offering something like:
3 years at $4.5M–$5M AAV.
If Mikheyev wants more term — maybe 4 years — then the Hawks could push the AAV down a bit to make it work.Overall:
He’s a very good fit, he fills a clear need, and he’s the type of veteran you want around Bedard and the young core.Thanks for your question
