[TRADE] Panrin/Saad flip spots

[Axeman33]

Wow, this is a big one!

[Rato]

Don't really know what's the point for Chicago.

[rataylor22]

with saad they made 3 straight deep playoff runs
as soon as panarin came to chicago they never went past the 1st round

not saying it's all his fault but they must really love the way saad plays or something to get him back at all costs.

They for sure think that, but that doesn't mean it's smart or correct thinking.

[rufio.85]

https://twitter.com/PierreVLeBrun/st...94816160862208

"Blackhawks wanted some cost certainty moving forward. Didn't think they could re-sign Panarin or Hjalmarsson in 2 yrs."

[Mr. Guru]

This made me laugh.....

@TSNBobMcKenzie
Stan Bowman doesn't believe this signals taking a step back. Says Saad's 5-on-5 offence equal to Panarin, tho they will miss Panarin on PP.

So isn't that a step back?!?

[rataylor22]

This made me laugh.....




So isn't that a step back?!?

Also Saad is worse 5v5

[ericdaoust]

Forsberg as the new backup would be interesting.

[Jouko-Pouko]

https://twitter.com/PierreVLeBrun/st...94816160862208

"Blackhawks wanted some cost certainty moving forward. Didn't think they could re-sign Panarin or Hjalmarsson in 2 yrs."

Cost certainty is a very valid point for them... But they made their team worse for two years, and I don't expect Toews, Kane, Keith, Seabrook and Crawford to be better in two years than what they are now.

[VintageVibe]

"Wennberg to Werenski to Panarin -- scores!!!".

Panarin owners -- I wouldn't be concerned about this at all. At least... that's what I keep telling myself.

Chicago needed more long-term certainty and obviously weren't going to be able to afford Panarin when it came to resigning him. They will simply add in their college signings/drafted prospects to the lineup as they do year after year.

CBJ keeps on improving. CHI taking a minor step backwards (if at all) but remain a serious playoff contender and solidify goaltending future with Forsberg.

[2014olympicgold]

Forsberg is a RFA too. He still needs to be signed.

[BreadManPanarin]

https://twitter.com/PierreVLeBrun/st...94816160862208

"Blackhawks wanted some cost certainty moving forward. Didn't think they could re-sign Panarin or Hjalmarsson in 2 yrs."

This is exactly how I was looking at it. In 2 years Panarin goes for well more than $6 mil if he keeps putting up 70. So he's gone. Might as well have Saad for the extra 2 years, especially if you think he brings more in playoffs and/or can help get Toews back on track as an offensive force.

Hjalmarsson we wouldn't be able to afford in 2 years either, but his loss will hurt more in the short term.

We Hawks fans have long since gotten used to the fact that management makes drastic moves to deal with their two $10 mil contracts and the associated cap consequences. In Bowman I continue to trust.

[rataylor22]

This is exactly how I was looking at it. In 2 years Panarin goes for well more than $6 mil if he keeps putting up 70. So he's gone. Might as well have Saad for the extra 2 years, especially if you think he brings more in playoffs and/or can help get Toews back on track as an offensive force.

Hjalmarsson we wouldn't be able to afford in 2 years either, but his loss will hurt more in the short term.

We Hawks fans have long since gotten used to the fact that management makes drastic moves to deal with their two $10 mil contracts and the associated cap consequences. In Bowman I continue to trust.

This is the Montreal folly.

The Hawks entire salary structure is to win one more in the next two years. After that doesn't matter. The Hawks are in a far worse place now to win soon.

[Rato]

Also don't undertaker why this "in two year" sudden mania. Aren't they used to dismantle teams just after winning the cup? Why are the planning beyond the next 2 years now?

[BreadManPanarin]

This is the Montreal folly.

The Hawks entire salary structure is to win one more in the next two years. After that doesn't matter. The Hawks are in a far worse place now to win soon.

I realize you feel that way, and you may be right. We'll find out for sure when the roster is finalized and they start playing games.

[BreadManPanarin]

By the way, I'm not changing my Avatar to reflect the new jersey.