SlickWilly

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Forum: Armchair-GM10 hours ago

Thread: This is the end

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SlickWilly</b></div><div>Doesn't dig into Bedard's post ELC years, sign me up for that 1st rounder</div></div>

Agreed.

Forum: Mock-DraftYesterday at 11:57 a.m.

Thread: Poll Who Should the Hawks Take

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SlickWilly</b></div><div>Yeah I mean even lumping forwards in together as a whole, you see what's happened with reichel, development isn't guaranteed. You never know who's gonna top out as a 3rd liner or who's gonna make it through. Nazar and Moore are off to good starts in their development but you just never know. You need that blue chip elite prospect that you feel confident penciling in there for the next 15 years.</div></div>

If you look at all the successful playoff teams, they have a couple stars (or more) up front. Bedard alone as the star with a bunch of guys who are good but not quite that level, are not going to get it done. Moore or Nazar can emerge to become a star (Reichel as well), but the chance is not anywhere as high as Demidov.

Forum: Armchair-GMWed. at 9:38 a.m.

Thread: Demidov or Levshunov

For me, in a perfect world, we draft Demidov and then use our plethora of draft capital to move up and get Yakemchuk. What that would take....who knows? But I could see teams looking to move down. Maybe the Devils or Wild? IDK.

***EDIT*** BUT at #2...You draft the best available. I want to get that out of the way too. If KD thinks that Levshunov...so be it, but don't target a position at #2 OA. Just best available.

Forum: Armchair-GMWed. at 9:32 a.m.

Thread: Demidov or Levshunov

Demidov all day long, but I'm sure I will waiver. I will be happen with either Demidov or Levshunov, either would be the Hawks immediate best prospect and address one of the team's needs. KD and team have a tough decision on their hands.

Forum: Armchair-GMTue. at 10:58 p.m.

Thread: The vision for next season

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SlickWilly</b></div><div>This seems unethical... who wins the Calder?</div></div>

Rinzel

Forum: Armchair-GMTue. at 9:58 p.m.

Thread: The vision for next season

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SlickWilly</b></div><div>Only 1 year. Demidov turned down an extension in russia, so his contract will expire at the end of the 2024-25 season.</div></div>

2025-26 is the year of Hagens and the demigod?

Forum: Armchair-GMTue. at 9:49 p.m.

Thread: 2025-26 with Demigod

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SlickWilly</b></div><div>Fair enough. I still like Badinka as well. My only exception to our point is if Yakemchuk somehow falls to 20. I'd take him without thinking twice. But i doubt it. I feel there's gonna be an early run of defensemen, someone will get overdrafted, and one of the good forwards are gonna fall to us at 20.</div></div>

Yep. I'm thinking the same thing.

Forum: Armchair-GMTue. at 9:46 p.m.

Thread: 2025-26 with Demigod

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SlickWilly</b></div><div>That's fair. My views on Mews come from a little bit of backing based on his D-1, but I really like Emery's athleticism. In the end, I trust Davidson to evaluate talent. But if we could get Demidov at 2 and Teddy Stiga, Sennecke, or Tarik Parascak at 20 (I think Hage and Chernyshov will be gone)... oooooooooiiiiiii</div></div>

Also, YES! Definitely a forward at 20th. Sennecke, Basha, Stiga, Chernyshov, Hage, Misa, etc. would be very good picks.

Forum: Armchair-GMTue. at 9:39 p.m.

Thread: 2025-26 with Demigod

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SlickWilly</b></div><div>That's fair. My views on Mews come from a little bit of backing based on his D-1, but I really like Emery's athleticism. In the end, I trust Davidson to evaluate talent. But if we could get Demidov at 2 and Teddy Stiga, Sennecke, or Tarik Parascak at 20 (I think Hage and Chernyshov will be gone)... oooooooooiiiiiii</div></div>

For sure. I was pretty high on Mewes going into this season, his profile seemed to fit what CHI is trying to build, but he has not progressed, and even more so, a lot of other players have rather easily passed him over. I love Emery's game. I do not like Elick much, though. Plus, Elick doesn't really fit Davidson's vision, IMO.

Forum: Armchair-GMTue. at 9:26 p.m.

Thread: 2025-26 with Demigod

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SlickWilly</b></div><div>Agree. I think for efficiency's sake, it's better to draft another forward at 20 and then pick whoever of Mews or Elick falls to us at 34 (i like them better than who you listed but the point remains)</div></div>

Truth. A forward at 20th is probably going to be the BPA. But, Elick and Mewes don't impress me at all, though. If they want an RD in the 2nd round, I'd be looking at Emery, Brunicke, Badinka, Danford, Gill, or Kleber, depending on who is available.

Forum: Armchair-GMTue. at 8:05 p.m.

Thread: 2025-26 with Demigod

I'm still not a fan of Jiricek at 20th overall. I'd maybe consider him in the 2nd round, but I like Emery and Brunicke more. At 20th OA, I'm looking at Sennecke, Basha, Chernyshov, or Hage. I might even be fine with them taking Stiga there, he has risen up the rankings a ton and in my viewings, I f#$%ing love the kid.

Next year, I like a lot of guys. Hagens, Martone, Hensler, Spence, Frondell, Ryabkin, McQueen, Misa, Trethewey, etc. Should also be a good haul for the rebuild no matter where we land.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 4 at 9:14 a.m.

Thread: Marner

As a Hawks fan I would be happy with that deal for Batherson, I just can’t see Ottawa making that move.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 4 at 5:39 a.m.

Thread: Marner

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SlickWilly</b></div><div>Cost controlled for 3 years? Sign me up</div></div>

Yeah that won't be happening. Under Martin, Batherson was better than a point per game. If he plays in a system that helps him defensively. He will easily hit the 70 point park next season. At less than $5M? That's just too valuable to move....especially for draft picks. We will need his offense.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 4 at 12:53 a.m.

Thread: Marner

As a hawks fan I’d be happy with this. We need a cost controlled ~60 point forward to play in the top 6 with Bedard. Batherson seems to fit the bill for me. The hawks have an abundance of 2nd rounders too, plus we get to keep our own in this proposed deal. Seems fair to me 👍

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 28 at 3:31 p.m.

Thread: Necas

I think KD will be willing to move the tampa and/or toronto first for the right young player. He's certainly gonna cost at least that much to get carolina to move him. Would love him in Chicago though.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 15 at 7:43 a.m.

Thread: Frank is IN

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SlickWilly</b></div><div>Maybe finally we can get Foligno/Dickinson off of Bedard's line so that I don't have an aneurysm every time they kill an offensive zone possession from having bricks for hands</div></div>

I'd assume the plan is for Hall to take that spot back over next season

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 14 at 9:15 p.m.

Thread: Frank is IN

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Garak</b></div><div>Yay!</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Hawksguy81</b></div><div>Lights the lamp 🚨 on his first shot on goal!</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SlickWilly</b></div><div>Im pretty cool with him on that line as well, at least to start off. Probably a little sheltered minutes against not the top defensive units, and Dickinson and Anderson both play hard but have offensive skills as well</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>newman23</b></div><div>havent been this excited for a game since October</div></div>

I formally take back anything i've said on this site about Franky needing to go play in rockford next year

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 14 at 7:26 p.m.

Thread: If we get the second pick

Why would you pay to dump Vlasic with that much cap space? Also why would Chicago agree to take on that much salary for that little?

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 14 at 6:49 p.m.

Thread: Frank is IN

Lights the lamp 🚨 on his first shot on goal!

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 14 at 4:12 p.m.

Thread: Frank is IN

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>newman23</b></div><div>havent been this excited for a game since October</div></div>

Same here! Very interested to see where he ends up in the lineup too. I'm also just glad that no matter what Frank was gonna do, he isn't going back to Michigan. I did not like the fit for him there. I felt like they were utilizing him improperly and I also felt like he made plays constantly that were awesome and brilliant but no one he played with was ever on the same page.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 14 at 7:31 a.m.

Thread: Tomorrow

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SlickWilly</b></div><div>Well I suppose since Ludwinski wont see the NHL i guess they can both wear it this season. But we'll find out tomorrow I'd assume</div></div>

Generally, players within a system do not wear the same number. But, yeah, I don't think there is any rule saying they can't both wear 91. It's kinda weird though, I was looking at all the rosters Nazar has been a part of going back to Honeybaked, and he has almost always worn a different number. And, if they did indeed give him 22, it is still perplexing that they would give Nazar 22 when Zaitsev is still on the team, doesn't even seem like they bothered to give Zaitsev a new number either. I wonder if they are planning on sitting Z the rest of the season.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 13 at 9:26 a.m.

Thread: Tomorrow

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SlickWilly</b></div><div>I'm not sure who you spoke to but this is not true. Unless they are signed to an AHL specific contract (an ATO, for example), if they were not on the AHL roster at the deadline, they cannot play in the AHL for the playoffs.

Here is a clip for explanation from a guy who knows a lot more than I do.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gdr-RQTz3lM</div></div>

Oh. Yeah. It was a capologist that I spoke with in a group setting. But it seems I mixed up the arguments. You are correct.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 11 at 10:24 p.m.

Thread: Off-season moves

Can't see chicago paying more than a 2nd for liljegren but I'd be happy if they landed him

Forum: Mock-DraftApr. 8 at 9:20 p.m.

Thread: might as well make one

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SlickWilly</b></div><div>For any clarification, the Buium to Sens details was meant to read as "Buium is the better prospect to me, but RD is more of a need, so I could see it going either way."</div></div>

Right side but Ieft shot, wouldn’t really fill the need

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 8 at 6:40 p.m.

Thread: We are taking one of Parekh Iginla Catton or Dickinson

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>SlickWilly</b></div><div>That's probably the consensus among spectators, but front offices have their differences, and I wouldn't be surprised if Buium has some fans in high places, especially if Denver can go all the way.</div></div>

I agree with this just not as high on Silayev and Helenius. I like Helenius but he’s lower paced and his offensive ceiling might only be a 2nd liner . Also I’m meh on Buium

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