Post by Hawks on Apr 7, 2021 12:16:01 GMT -5
After a lackluster season last year as the Hawks continue a rebuild, a big gem fell into our lap in the form of fantastic ratings for Mika Zibanejad, not wanting to move him or waste those ratings, GM Gavin Steidele decided the move all the upcoming draft picks (and a '22 2nd) and well as prospects Owen Tippet and Kristian Vesalainen to fill in the blanks and form a more competitive roster, bringing in Bo Horvat, Cam Atkinson, Matt Niskanen, & Jared Spurgeon to carry heavy minutes, along with Alexander Steen and Luca Sbisa to increase depth in more defensive roles. Doubts are abound on if this roster can beat powerhouse teams like Calgary (always our nemesis it seems), but at the least we shouldn't struggle to make the playoffs and should be a threat this year. Sporting likely one of the best "bang for the buck" goalie pairings in the league with two starter quality goalies for just 1,750,000 in cap space, solid puck moving defense, and strong depth down the forward lines, Chicago is hoping it could cause an upset here or there. Chicago remains young and still planning for the future, but should be primed for an exciting year ahead.
Projected Lineup. White - Returning Roster Players, Red - Trade Acquired, Green - FA signing/resigning
Should be a fun season, lets drop the puck!
Projected Lineup. White - Returning Roster Players, Red - Trade Acquired, Green - FA signing/resigning
Forwards:
1: LW: Brandon Saad / C: Mika Zibanejad / RW: Brendan Gallagher
2: LW: Brady Tkachuk / C: Bo Horvat / RW: Cam Atkinson
3: LW: Alexander Steen / C: Robert Thomas / RW: Alexander Radulov
4: LW: Jimmy Vesey / C: Johan Larsson / RW: Nick Cousins
Defense:
1: Matt Niskanen / Rasmus Dahlin
2: Jared Spurgeon / John Klingberg
3: Luca Sbisa / Jordie Benn
7th: Zach Bogosian
Goalies:
Starter: Simeon Varlamov
Backup: Corey Crawford
1: LW: Brandon Saad / C: Mika Zibanejad / RW: Brendan Gallagher
2: LW: Brady Tkachuk / C: Bo Horvat / RW: Cam Atkinson
3: LW: Alexander Steen / C: Robert Thomas / RW: Alexander Radulov
4: LW: Jimmy Vesey / C: Johan Larsson / RW: Nick Cousins
Defense:
1: Matt Niskanen / Rasmus Dahlin
2: Jared Spurgeon / John Klingberg
3: Luca Sbisa / Jordie Benn
7th: Zach Bogosian
Goalies:
Starter: Simeon Varlamov
Backup: Corey Crawford
Should be a fun season, lets drop the puck!