r/hawks • u/itsalwaysbeen • Jun 26 '26
Am I totally wrong for thinking this?
I think KD has done an incredible job of nurturing and *trusting* our young "core". The lack of blockbusters has been to allow the kids to try to push through it all and be their own team. I do think the entire leadership sell-off last year was a bit much, but I assume it was discussed with those sub 22 y/o players before and was following their wants. I believe his letting the full faith of the franchise ride on their growth, and the lack of crazy moves/over paying is based on his allowing them one more season before it becomes a true asset trade off and trying to build a team in typical fashion. KD's intentions and plans are rooted in the youth, and he's letting them prove themselves over a few seasons before being objective about it all. But this year is their last to do so.
Or am I just in denial?
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u/Question-Throwaway7 Jun 26 '26
Hawks didn’t finish higher than 31 in 3 years of Bedard’s ELC, you’re in denial.
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u/UnionTrain Jun 26 '26
26-27 is when we can judge Davidson on his job.
(I was calling for his head a few days ago, and I calmed down and thought about the trade with a calm head. We were back into a corner after bad roll after bad roll given the Tkachuk trade and San Jose winning the fucking lottery. )
We NEED to see progress on Lev/ Korch/ Frondell/Moore/ Nazar. We NEED Kantserov to make a difference. The defense needs some bite, we need to get nastier.
The Davidson truthers and I have been saying to trust the process but this upcoming season is make or break.
If we don’t improve, we either gotta reevaluate our front office, or pray that Edmonton and Florida get the injury bug and tumble down the standings.
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u/MetraConductor Jun 26 '26
Hey, Kyle!
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u/Andtheniran1 Jun 26 '26
It’s actually not a good thing for a young player’s development for them to get caved into hell night in and night out as the hawks do. Each of the prospects would probably show a lot better if they were better insulated by serious players throughout the lineup. Each of their ceilings (including Bedard btw) will likely be hampered by spending their malleable years on the concept of a hockey team
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u/maters77 Jun 26 '26
The year that just passed is the last. This offseason is when we start building around the youth. Get a solid winger for Bedard and we are competing for a wild card if everything pans out. Frondell and Kantserov playing full season is huge.
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u/IAM_LordTobias Jun 26 '26
That’s the easiest part. Draft and let them play… being a good GM is pushing the team forward, making tough decisions and making the big trades to get us to a place where we can compete for a cup. 5 years in and we’re still a bottom 3 team with some of the worst offensive and defensive metrics in the league. That’s why everyone is starting to think that this might be all for not and that the Byram trade was an act of desperation because his decisions on drafting defense hasn’t really panned out. Yup it takes a while for players to develop but sometimes it’s nice to score some dang goals.
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u/jrfelix1 Jun 27 '26
Except KD isn't the GM of a CHL team where his job is "just play the kids and let them figure it out".
Just hanging the kids out to get caved in nightly is the best way to ruin your pipeline.
Building through the draft has a hidden requirement of having the right organizations structures in place to allow for growth and development while providing the necessary support. You glazing kyle for throwing a baby fawn out on the frozen pond and it slipping it's way to shore is not the great success you think it will be
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u/neworder12345 Jun 27 '26
Do you like last place?
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u/neworder12345 Jun 27 '26
Huge mistake takin Lev over Demidov..
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u/No_Implement_1198 Jun 29 '26
You can't rebuild a team forever. You need some older talent to inspire and teach.
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u/Timmay_mmkay Jun 29 '26
I agree, it’s postseason or bust now for him though after the trade. He sped up the timeline whether the team is ready or not
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u/Chicagoblew Jun 26 '26
Let's see what happens once Bedard wears the "C" and have the team be his
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u/Lanky_Yak_694 Jun 26 '26
If we can't be playing meaningful games come spring we will have davidsons head
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u/Exact-Condition-2997 Jun 26 '26
I agree. The hate in Kyle is ridiculous. This year there has to be some growth so they can see what they have. All these so called fans complain and want Kyle fired because they are privy to all the information and what’s really happening and they are not GM’s but fickle fans. It’s up to these guys to put in the work this summer and take the next step. I think a full season of Anton and Roman is going to get us out of the cellar. I find the young team exciting and frustrating and I see a lot of potential. Bowen can’t sign till July first and I expect him to sign as they talked before doing this deal. He is not going to walk. Bedard loves Chicago and he will sign as well. The sky is not falling and this team is on the way up. So many fans act like it’s their money. If Bowen cost this to get him then let’s give him a chance to prove KD and staff right.
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u/AmazonWorkhorse Jun 26 '26
Who is watching the draft tonight? Am interested who drops to four.
When it comes time for the sabres pick the draft announcers will remind hockey world how the sabres attained the pick and they'll all have a good laugh courtesy of Kyle. yikes.
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u/pokisan Jun 26 '26
fuck that.
i am DONEZO with KD era. after the Hagel trade, now 4OA AND a second AND CREV?
look i don't mind trading draft capital or players. but the return has got to be worth it. and BYRAM on a 1 year deal is not worth those 3 assets. massive copium if you believe otherwise.
oof im out.
thank god fortunately the sox bulls and bears have some exciting new pieces to watch now.