Chicago Blackhawks Trade Draft Picks With NY Islanders, + Patrick Kane's Return Rumors

[@LockedOnBlackhawks]

QUESTION OF THE DAY -- What Was YOUR Reaction To The Blackhawks Trading The 20th, 54th, & 61st Picks To The New York Islanders For The 18th & 50th Picks In This Year's Draft?

[@robbyllewellyn]

If there was a way to get back into the top-10 that would be great. The Hawks already have a nice prospect pool just need the high-end guys that can play with Bedard

[@Lebowski55]

You referenced when the Blackhawks went to the conference finals in 2008-09 but that wasn't really "right away" they were terrible the 5 seasons prior, slowly and somewhat discretely stockpiling loads of talented prospects that nobody had heard of. They drafted Kane #1 overall but that was at the tail end not at the beginning.

[@Mark1958-wwjd]

All your thoughts about what does Kane want, what does the organization want, what is their relationship like after Kane being let go?All of your analysis fails to conclude that yes it is a good fit, it is a good time to do it, it is something that Kane could cherrish. He could love coming back. 1) The relationship to the fans and the long standing relationship to the organization screams come back. 2) The timing screams come back. 3) Who better to mentor Bedard, then Kane. Two similar players where the kid needs to learn how to be an offensive weapon and still hold down his defensive contribution. Kane learned that and does it well. How to avoid getting killed while you are out there. Kane and teach this kid. The fans need something to catapult them through the next 4 seasons while waiting for the prospect pool to mature. What more excitement could there be than to have Kane and Bedard together as the torch gets passed into a new era. The old era holds his rightful place in Blackhawk hockey history as the records fall. Kane got to see what the grass was like on the other side of the fence. I say he comes back. I would give him 20 mil over the next 5 years. It is a match made in heaven, worth every penny and hopefully culminates in Kane's 4th Stanley Cup!

[@LockedOnBlackhawks]

20 million over 5 years.... yeah no

[@Lebowski55]

Apparently, the Blackhawks think that the quality of player that could be on the board at 18 and 50 is much better than having the extra 2nd round pick. Maybe they think that they can get a player in the same tier in the 3rd round that they would get at #61.

[@Chip-hm3ny]

And now they could move up a couple more spots on draft day. It is much easier to get a team to move 2-3 places than 4-5. In any case, they take more control over their second 1st round pick and move within that 50th spot where the other big drop off is said to be in talent. It is also said that the drop-off is around the 16th place, and they are hoping their player is there at 18.

[@Mark1958-wwjd]

I think after taking Demidov with number 2, they will go big center at 18 and RD at 34. 50 will be either another RD or a unique player with a high upside potential.

[@michaeldwyer977]

Never try to predict positions. You always draft the best player regardless of need.

[@tomslick2058]

If Iginla wows he will get in the no2 conversation. He's the safest pick and highest ceiling. A mix of small and power forward skills. Yes a Levshunov could be a fine defenseman. I like his confidence with the puck. Kourchinski treats the puck like a hot potato. They have a couple players in mind with their second pick. Think he sticks to 18. Unless a special player falls to 14 or 15. A power forward perhaps.

[@LockedOnBlackhawks]

I don't see Iginla going over Demidov but I know he's very intriguing to lots of teams in the top six or seven.

[@dlphcoracl9645]

This was an excellent trade because the chance of a prospect KD and the scouts are keenly interested in being available are significantly greater at No 18 than No. 20 and the time to make the trade is now. As KD saw last year, trying to make a last minute trade for a prospect that is dropping, e.g., Oliver Moore, doesn't work because the other GMs will try to exploit your desperation by making unreasonable trade offers.

[@LockedOnBlackhawks]

Good points!

[@Lebowski55]

I don't know what bringing Kane back would do to the team dynamic and what kind of impact it would have on the new emerging leadership. If Kane is on the team, how does it impact the emerging leadership of Bedard, Vlasic, Korch, maybe Del Mastro, Nazar? If you remember when Kane and Toews were rookies and super young, Chris Chelios and Roenick were long gong. Can you imagine the impact it would have had on Toews's growth as a leader if Chelios was still on the team?

[@blankname6629]

I don’t think it would do anything it’s a different locker room now

[@toddoien8936]

Is it too much to dream of line #1 Bedard-Stamkos-Kane?

[@LockedOnBlackhawks]

Very much so, yes. But that would be quite fun lol

[@thehappyhermit01]

I like it!

[@LockedOnBlackhawks]

I do too!

[@Mark1958-wwjd]

I find that most that pontificate on the Kane coming back question in the social media realm are rather gutless because they don't want to get their hopes up, sure it would be nice, but.... Gutless!!!! It makes sense, it should happen. Why NOT!!!!! Go ahead Kyle, swallow your pride and do it.

[@jtwilliams8895]

I think it should be noted that last years NY Rangers with Kane fizzled big time, this years Rangers without Kane might just win the Cup! The Red Wings underachieved this year. Not that it’s all Kane’s fault. I love 88, always will. I’m just not sure that his assets outweigh his deficiencies anymore.

[@LockedOnBlackhawks]

I just don't think it fits right here right now.

[@dparis2172]

On the surface this looks like a “look, I’m doing stuff” sort of trade. Unless this is part of a move even higher up in the first round, it’s sort of a nothingburger.

[@LockedOnBlackhawks]

I don't think Kyle Davidson is in the business of making moves to make moves. That doesn't make much sense considering where the Hawks are. That's like something I could see Cheveldayoff doing for Winnipeg lol

[@phhdvm]

Kane’s time was great, but it’s over. Move on.

[@LockedOnBlackhawks]

Agreed. And I love the guy.