Edited Dec. 19, 2018 at 3:25 a.m.
Quoting: HawksFan28
The Hawks are contending for the Cup next season go read my above post..
*****EDIT, just saw this post was made in May, here’s my take for next offseason though******
1- Land either Hughes or Kappo
2- young D make a legitimate impact next season
3- sign Panarin
4- GM finally makes some better roaster moves filling out the depth of his bottom 6
Yes then they absolutely could contend for a cup.
Lmao people are so quick to count the hawks up due to recent bias of struggling. People thought San Jose’s window was closed but look at 2016 and their team now. If hawks play their cards right (and have some luck) they could absolutely contend next year.
Saad-toews-debrincat
Panarin-strome- Kane
Plus potentially Hughes or Kappo is a very strong Top 6
Keith- Jokiharju
Good free agent/trade - Boquist
Has potential to be a very solid top 4 as well depending on the development of their young guys.
Not saying they’re GONNA contend again, but definitely not saying they “can’t” contend either. This offseason/draft is CRUCIAL to the success of the franchise imo