The Chicago Blackhawks will spend some money on the attackers
Ben PopeChicago Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson has confirmed that they will be looking to add forwards to help get them to the salary floor.
“We have a number of players moving on from last year’s roster and we have to fill their roles. It only makes sense as we will have to put in a little bit of money.”
Ben Pope: It doesn’t look like they will bring back the suspended UFA Jujhar Khaira.
Some potential business targets for the Colorado Avalanche collapse
Evan Rawal is a Colorado hockey player now: Finding a second-line center will be one of the areas the Colorado Avalanche is looking to address this off-season. Some potential business goals for Avs.
Pierre-Luc Dubois – Winnipeg Jets – Is Avs one of the teams on his trade list? Can Avs afford a long-term deal?
Elias Lindholm – Calgary Flames – One year left at $4.85 million and would be a great fit behind Nathan McKinnon.
Kevin Hayes – Philadelphia Flyers – 3 years, $7,142,857 million each He was on the wing for most of last season. Health has been an issue in the past. The pilots will need to keep the salary.
Evgeny Kuznetsov – Washington Capitals – 2 years at $7.8 million each He is looking for a change of scenery after a down year. Avs may want to keep some of the salary.
Nick Schmaltz – Arizona Coyotes – 3 years, $5.85 million Is it center or wing? He has been the most productive of the last two years on the wing.
Adam Henrique – Anaheim Ducks – 1 year, $5.825 million It will be a short term fix.
William Nylander – Toronto Maple Leafs – 1 year at $6,962,366. He moved on playing wing and went out for the season with 40 goals.
Jack Roslovic – Columbus Blue Jackets – 1 year, $4 million It was not consistent and not a solution as hub #2. It would be more suitable for our system.
Brock Bowser – Vancouver Canucks – 2 years, $6.65 million A winger that Avs players looked up to in the past.
Ross Colton – Tampa Bay Lightning – RFA commentator who owes a qualifying offer of $1.25 million. Mostly a winger but he did play some midfield. The acquisition cost will not be cheap.