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Time to Rebuild

Created by: TheDachter
Team: 2018-19 Chicago Blackhawks
Initial Creation Date: Mar. 5, 2018
Published: Mar. 6, 2018
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I’m actually kind of excited to rebuild. Rebuilding is the time to build up on young prospects to try to become a dynasty of a team for years to come. To start off, we have a similar type of player that can fit Anisimov’s role perfectly in newly acquired Victor Ejdsell. Ejdsell has over 30 points in over 40 games in the SHL. Ejdsell has Anisimov like size and plays a two-way game. Ejdsell still has work ahead of him in both zones, but he’s looking to be a mini Anisimov. Ejdsell is also fast and has nice hands/puck skills so he might be an upgrade over Anisimov (ya never know). Dylan Sikura hopefully can get a contract soon. We don’t need another Kevin Hayes type situation come August with Sikura so hopefully Bowman is really serious about getting him an entry level deal. Now an interesting player on there is Tim Söderlund. Söderlund was drafted recently in 2017 and had one of the goals in the WJC Gold Medal Game. Söderlund was a very effective penalty killer for team Sweden and one of the players that forechecked well by using his speed. Söderlund has comparisons to Viktor Arvidsson which is a very intriguing name to hear. Though Arvidsson mainly didn’t really break out huge until the 16/17 season when he was 24/25 years old, it may take Söderlund a little bit to start to be able to play in the top 6. The Hawks also want Henri Jokiharju to be a top 4 defenseman in the future and he’s looking to be one soon. He may be able to make the roster next season. His puck moving abilities are just what we need and also is having his best season in Portland. Jokiharju has over 50 assists and 8 goals and will definitely have an impact on the Blackhawks and their offense from the back end. Ian Mitchell is another player having a great season in Denver.
Free Agent Signings
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2$2,000,000
2$1,300,000
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Jokiharju, Henri
3$925,000
Krys, Chad
3$925,000
Mitchell, Ian
3$925,000
Sikura, Dylan
3$925,000
Söderlund, Tim
3$925,000
Trades
1.
CHI
  1. Abramov, Vitaly
CBJ
  1. Anisimov, Artem
  2. 2019 3rd round pick (CHI)
2.
CHI
  1. Eriksson, Loui
VAN
  1. Seabrook, Brent
  2. 2019 2nd round pick (CHI)
3.
CHI
  1. 2019 6th round pick (EDM)
EDM
  1. Oesterle, Jordan
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2019
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2020
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2021
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ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
23$80,000,000$56,013,044$1,232,500$1,430,000$23,986,956

Roster

Left WingCentreRight Wing
Saad, Brandon
$5,000,000$5,000,000
LW, RW
UFA - 3
Toews, Jonathan
$10,500,000$10,500,000
C
NMC
UFA - 5
DeBrincat, Alex
$778,333$778,333 (Performance Bonus$132,500$132K)
LW, RW
UFA - 2
Sikura, Dylan
$925,000$925,000
Schmaltz, Nick
$925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$850,000$850K)
RW, C
UFA - 1
Kane, Patrick
$2,625,000$2,625,000
RW
NMC
UFA - 5
Abramov, Vitaly
$730,833$730,833 (Performance Bonus$182,500$182K)
LW
RFA - 3
Waivers ExemptEjdsell, Victor
$833,750$833,750
C, LW
RFA - 1
Duclair, Anthony
$2,000,000$2,000,000
LW, RW
UFA - 1
Söderlund, Tim
$925,000$925,000
Highmore, Matthew
$775,833$775,833 (Performance Bonus$157,500$158K)
LW, RW
UFA - 2
Hinostroza, Vinnie
$1,300,000$1,300,000
RW, LW
UFA - 2
Eriksson, Loui
$6,000,000$6,000,000
LW, RW
NTC
UFA - 4
Kämpf, David
$925,000$925,000
C
UFA - 1
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
Keith, Duncan
$5,538,462$5,538,462
LD
NMC
UFA - 5
Jokiharju, Henri
$925,000$925,000
Crawford, Corey
$6,000,000$6,000,000
G
M-NTC, NMC
UFA - 2
Mitchell, Ian
$925,000$925,000
Murphy, Connor
$3,850,000$3,850,000
RD
UFA - 4
Forsberg, Anton
$750,000$750,000
G
UFA - 1
Forsling, Gustav
$872,500$872,500
LD
UFA - 1
Krys, Chad
$925,000$925,000
Dahlström, Carl
$750,833$750,833 (Performance Bonus$107,500$108K)
LD
UFA - 1
ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
Hossa, Marián
$5,275,000$5,275,000
RW
NMC
UFA - 3

Special Teams

Power Play 1
Saad, B.
Schmaltz, N.
Kane, P.
DeBrincat, A.
Keith, D.
Power Play 2
Sikura, D.
Toews, J.
Hinostroza, V.
Duclair, A.
Jokiharju, H.
Penalty Kill 1
Toews, J.
Saad, B.
Keith, D.
Murphy, C.
Penalty Kill 2
Highmore, M.
Söderlund, T.
Mitchell, I.
Forsling, G.

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Mar. 6, 2018 at 8:37 p.m.
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BigBeardBurns
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U know, there’s 1 thing the Hawks’ management did that was extremely dump that completely showed they were not ready for this kind of thing to happen to them-NMCs, and a lot of ‘em. I hope u can wait for 2023 when this rebuild can actually start!
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Mar. 6, 2018 at 8:43 p.m.
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Quoting: BigBeardBurns
U know, there’s 1 thing the Hawks’ management did that was extremely dump that completely showed they were not ready for this kind of thing to happen to them-NMCs, and a lot of ‘em. I hope u can wait for 2023 when this rebuild can actually start!


I’m legit actually excited. I’m sick of having veterans everywhere on my team
Mar. 6, 2018 at 8:50 p.m.
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MattRud
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I'd rather keep AA you can get so much for him. 1st and a prospect at least.
Mar. 6, 2018 at 8:58 p.m.
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Quoting: MattRud
I'd rather keep AA you can get so much for him. 1st and a prospect at least.


Wasn’t sure on the value of Anisimov if Abramov was in the return. Since Vitalii is starting to develop into one of Columbus’ better prospects
Mar. 6, 2018 at 9:19 p.m.
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Seabrook has a NMC which means he'd have to accept a deal if it were to be made. I don't think he'd accept to go to Vancouver. That's even worse than staying on the Hawks for a rebuild imo.
Mar. 6, 2018 at 10:21 p.m.
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Itz_Kane_88
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Quoting: FryesLeapMaine
Seabrook has a NMC which means he'd have to accept a deal if it were to be made. I don't think he'd accept to go to Vancouver. That's even worse than staying on the Hawks for a rebuild imo.

Yeah but Vancouver is his hometown
Mar. 6, 2018 at 10:57 p.m.
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Quoting: Itz_Kane_88
Yeah but Vancouver is his hometown


Does he want to go home to play for a loser? It could happen, but I think even if Chicago sells off some parts and retool's they're still a lot closer to a Cup than Vancouver.
Mar. 7, 2018 at 6:51 a.m.
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Hawks fans are going to have to come to grips with the idea that Hossa and Seabrook have limited market value. If a rebuild is to be triggered, it means getting top picks, which means being willing to trade Duncan Keith, Toews and/or Kane. The picks from either Kane/Toews and Keith, coupled with maybe one more year down in the dumps with the Habs and Sens, would put in place the next generation of greatness.
 
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