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I see no reason that Elias Pettersson would even be considered as a fall-back add, after Kyle was unable to use anyb of his 11 2027 draft picks or any of his 8 2028 slots incluidng EIGHT in the first two rounds.
Pettersson neither lead his team in goals nor assists last year.
I am going to bet that when he originally signed this deal, iot was after a Cap increase, similar to the post-Carlsson egg shell era we are currently in.
He is quick, high IQ smart offensively, but not worth the contract that eliminates top 6 opportunities for the kids of an the draft the entire team philosophy KD stands by with ownership.
And let’s see how the rest of the Player agents actually drive the UFA prices up. I had a friend say Bedard will get 8 mil. I laughed and said they will give him 8million and a partail stake in ownership to keep the Cap hit lower, and actually not limitingthe possible future aquisitions.
Here’s Kyle with EIGHT 1st & 2nd round picks, 19 draft picks in the next two years, and he WAS / IS big game hunting for a UFA addition.
He got the add of a ture carrier shooter and non-passive defender with just ONE pick, a rare tarde of a early pick.
I am sure he is still looking for a scorer who has faith in the move to the Blackhawks even willing to miss a Cup run along the way (or
more).He shook all the team trees and nothing fell out.
Especially NOW, where the buying market may never stabilize, I expect him to continue his patient stance, looking for a REAL add that helps long term. Will the Philly attack on the Ducks be a one and done?
It is almost horse/ cart situation. They need Kantservov, Lardis, Moore and even Boisvert to show more 60 minute dominance.
I am gonna guess that eventually they are going to move Frankie to a wing.
Frondell will play anywhere.
They add a marquee forward when one is there for them, they planets, aligning.
I see no reason that Elias Pettersson would even be considered as a fall-back add, after Kyle was unable to use anyb of his 11 2027 draft picks or any of his 8 2028 slots incluidng EIGHT in the first two rounds.
Pettersson neither lead his team in goals nor assists last year.
I am going to bet that when he originally signed this deal, iot was after a Cap increase, similar to the post-Carlsson egg shell era we are currently in.
He is quick, high IQ smart offensively, but not worth the contract that eliminates top 6 opportunities for the kids of an the draft the entire team philosophy KD stands by with ownership.
And let’s see how the rest of the Player agents actually drive the UFA prices up. I had a friend say Bedard will get 8 mil. I laughed and said they will give him 8million and a partail stake in ownership to keep the Cap hit lower, and actually not limitingthe possible future aquisitions.
Here’s Kyle with EIGHT 1st & 2nd round picks, 19 draft picks in the next two years, and he WAS / IS big game hunting for a UFA addition.
He got the add of a ture carrier shooter and non-passive defender with just ONE pick, a rare tarde of a early pick.
I am sure he is still looking for a scorer who has faith in the move to the Blackhawks even willing to miss a Cup run along the way (or
more).He shook all the team trees and nothing fell out.
Especially NOW, where the buying market may never stabilize, I expect him to continue his patient stance, looking for a REAL add that helps long term. Will the Philly attack on the Ducks be a one and done?
It is almost horse/ cart situation. They need Kantservov, Lardis, Moore and even Boisvert to show more 60 minute dominance.
I am gonna guess that eventually they are going to move Frankie to a wing.
Frondell will play anywhere.
They add a marquee forward when one is there for them, they planets, aligning.
We need to find Mr. Richocet !
We lost him a home blog or two back….
I have to admit the more i sit and think
Byram and Rinzel
Vlasic and Arty
Kaiser and KK, EDM, or ColeThat top 5 is really really impressive.
Instead of trading for a scoring forward i wish there was a way we could create a 100 more games of experience for this team without sacrificing this up coming season but unfortunately that’s what its going to take. If Korchinski takes a nice step forward then we will have the best dmen group in the NHL
Luckily the Blackhawks have drafted high character/work ethic type players, so your hope that the kids rally around each other during Bedard’s absence is not at all far-fetched. And I definitely agree with you that the D-corps are going to be much improved than last season. Adding Byram on your top pair has a puck moving threat for the majority of the game, and if Rinzel and/or Levshunov steady their games that will add to your prediction of the Hawks possessing a staunch defensive group.
I think Bedard being out is more of a blessing in disguise. It will force the team to play as one.
I think things a little differently, this will be the first season all the dead weight is off the team.
Bedard was the only top 6 player we had when we drafted him, now the top 9 is filling in nicely with Nazar, Frondell, Kantserov, Moore, Lardis and a few others to mention.
This will be the best 3rd and 4th line we’ve had in 10 years with Greenway, Smith, Donato, Teuvo, Boisvert, Slaggert, Greene and whatever kids surprise in camp.
KD has done something most fans don’t realize, our defense is going to be one of the best skating groups in the league which will only help them in transition and not being stuck in their own end.
Blackhawks lost 22 games by one goal last year, they also gave up 15 EN goals? So they lost 35 games by one goal? 14 were OT losses, so 20 games if they had just an ounce of more talent they could tie or win in OT last season? They are so close.
We might have to just watch them play as you said. Either way, I think they’ll be a much better team than last year, and I’ll be watching them as usual. 😉
KFC made his trade and then signed two free agents. I think he’s done. Time to see how well he drafted. Let the rookies play. It’s great to have a good farm system, but we need to see what we have.
Count me in as thinking they’ll be a better team this year. Most of the team is back from last year and will be stabilizing the system brought in from Blashill and the coaches. Couldn’t expect too much from a team composed of mostly youngsters and a new coaching staff and a new system. So, yeah I agree this year will be better, but I’m just worried about the start of the season.
With Bedard missing possibly 15 games, that’s a lot of points missed if they don’t come out of the gates firing on all cylinders. The reason I keep thinking about Pettersson is KD stated that this off-season was going to be different in that they were going to seek a serious upgrade or upgrades to the team.
Now he delivered on Byram, contrary to most people’s belief—-“he needed to find help on Bedard’s line… Bedard needs a wing … Davidson needed to upgrade the forward group and he gets a defenseman….” If you think about it, KD did help Bedard. He got a young experienced dman that can skate the puck up, and deliver it to Bedard and the forwards. When the Hawks’ defensemen can skate with the puck and then pass, they’re fine, but in the past, there were too many times where D to D passes made the Dmen stand still, and due to pressure, they would hoist the puck out of the zone or ice the puck. Now the Hawks have a majority of their Dmen who could skate with the puck; this could lessen the instances where they’re hemmed in the defensive zone, leading to more o-zone time. When people think of the Avalanche and their offense, they think MacKinnon and…. Rantanen?… Necas?… no it’s Makar that comes to mind. Well Bedard is not MacKinnon, and Byram is not Makar, but you can see how this can work for the Hawks.
Now back to Pettersson. KD has tried to fetch help for Bedard with talks regarding Knies and Robertson, although both still seem unlikely. Vancouver is in a rebuild, so they are a perfect and probably the only team to trade with regarding what the Blackhawks have plenty of: picks and prospects. Pettersson is a skilled centerman. He would qualify to me, as a serious upgrade. He could start off the season as the #1 center and when Bedard comes back, it’ll allow him to ease back into the lineup probably as a wing. This makes at least one of Nazar and/or Frondell to play as a top line wing.
Now we don’t know much regarding Pettersson’s attitude or character or lack thereof. I have not heard if he has been healthy scratched in the last two years; usually a telltale sign. Only thing I can recall was the JT Miller thing. Anyway, if Pettersson doesn’t have the stomach to go to a young up and coming squad like the Hawks, then perhaps he’s not the fit character-wise for this team. He’ll just use that no trade clause to nix the deal. But I think KD has to take the swing on this given the circumstances of Bedard’s injury. Besides, if the Canucks trade him for picks, plus discount him for a couple million, he’d be getting paid like a second line center which he’ll be destined to be if he joins the Hawks.
If Petterson produced like he did 3 to 4 years ago, sure. The past 2 years, no thanks.
It sucks that Bedard got hurt but at the same time the Blackhawks last year were 5-7-1 when he missed the month last year.
It’s a team sport, is our defense better I think so.
Is our forwards group better, i think so
Goalies better, i think so
It’ll be interesting but i believe this team will be better than they were last year.
I’ve wavered on trading for Elias Pettersson, but now because of Bedard’s injury, I think KD needs to make that trade. The Hawks can’t afford to come out of the gates slowly. Pettersson is still a highly skilled player and a natural center. He’s just overpaid right now. In a couple years with all the crazy salaries, he’ll be paid like a #2 center, which coincidentally will probably be his position. Having him as the #2 center will allow either one or both of Nazar or Frondell to be on the wing. But for the start of the season Pettersson can be the #1 pivot until Bedard returns from injury. I’d just hate to see them sputter at the start of the season and hearing all the nay-sayers, “They shoulda done this, they shoulda done that, they shouldn’t have signed Byram….”
All in all, I’m good with the current plan; it’s just that I can see Bedard’s recent injury having a major impact to the start of the season, and the club’s hope of making the playoffs. Either way, if they trade for help or just play with the next man up mantra, all we can do is hope for the best.
