Is Kyle Davidson running out of reasons to wait on Anton Frondell? Could Anton Frondell be the immediate boost the Blackhawks need? The CHGO Blackhawks crew takes a closer look at Frondell’s upside, NHL readiness, and how he could fit alongside Connor Bedard. With Chicago looking for more forward depth, the pressure is on to find help fast. Join us as we evaluate whether Frondell is part of the solution or still a work in progress.
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47 Comments
Is this pre recorded?
Dang i was hoping to catch this live to talk up my guy Frondell. Strongest, hardest working, most dangerous player available at 3. He compliments Bedard perfectly, and had the best production relative to league. Hes the guy at 3.
I wouldn't trade the 3rd overall pick for Jason Robertson. Can Jason Robertson be the 1st or 2nd best forward on a Stanley Cup Champion? I'm not sure about that.
Tage Thompson. Buffalo is a bit of a fire sale and I know he hasn’t been floated but man he’d be killer in Chicago.
the russians..lol
Take martone nazer will be second line center next year just needs a lil time
I was always high on Frondell. Talked him up quite a bit months ago in chat. He's my guy. Would be very happy with that pick
NOBODY we have ..except for Bedard or Nazar….is going to turn this team into a playoff team !! we NEED help.. ( HOPE )
The hawks need a large play maker that will drop the gloves to play with Bedard. I just don't see where Frondell fits. He definitely isn't going to get the Hawks to the stanley cup and will be like most European players. I called the Dach pick said they should take Cozens and here we are again.
I would rather trade to get Misa. If they go with Frondell, he’s got as much upside as any of the players they will be choosing from… A tough counter checker w/ a 57% win on FOs, the best one-timer would look pretty good next to Bedard or Nazar on the wing or at center. Just need to stack more talent.
Bedard should hold out signing a new contract till Davidson BRINGS IN HELP.
I think Laffy just needs a change of scenery. NYR were an absolute mess on every level last year. Plus, NYR's development of young players has been equally disastrous.
Not sure how serious Chicago is about putting Bedard on wing. If so, even occasionally, Frondell would be a good pick.
Trade Murphy and Dickerson and our 2 nd round pick…to Detroit for their 13th pick
I’m concerned with the lack of offensive talent in the forward prospect group they have. These forward prospects are probably all bottom six guys besides obviously Bedard and Nazar and we still need to see a few more make it up to the NHL but I would have to think Kyle has a big trade or two coming to get some top line guys here to help Bedard and Nazar. Frondell in my opinion just adds to the log jam of bottom six forwards
We SCREWED ourselves last year by not taking the OBVIOUS choice in Demidov. While it’s not as clear of a choice in this draft, I still think Frondell is the best option- at least a MUCH better option than many of the other names being thrown around…
Its def not time to add significant pieces at least with long term contracts. It be nice but too early. Everyone losing patience.
yes, come over to the dark side jay!! lafreniere and/or cuylle are on the top of my offseason wish list. also, i believe (not 100% confident) that the hawks would have a 3 year window to deliver the compensatory 1st rd picks if they had to give up two 1st rd picks as comp on an offer sheet. so, if they sign knies to a 11.7mil aav offer sheet, (i believe) the hawks could keep their 26 1st rd pick and relinquish their 27 and 28 1st rd picks instead (if they wanted). if i am correct, that is something i might consider doing if i am kfc. if i am wrong, try to offersheet w.cuylle.
I just don’t think the NHL free agent market looks at the Hawks as serious contenders. I think the big names aren’t interested in playing here yet and a big barometer of that is the fact that Donato doesn’t see the organization as a place he wants to be. If he feels that way how does the rest of the free agent market feel? This year’s free agent market is pretty weak anyway. Let the kids play, pump the brakes, give Bedard an opportunity to grow and learn how to handle leadership.
Malkin, Karlsson and Letang are killing the Pens from changing that team into a better team.
Would you rather have a 90 overall Korchinski or a 90 overall Misa ?
Honestly, i can get excited on everyone of those four – Hagens, Martone, Frondell, Deysnores. But so far Frondell is my top pick. Partly for the style of play, but partly because i support any european players and if recent history has shown us anything, every canadian star needs a european sidekick. Crosby and Malkin, McDavid and Draisaitl, MacKinnon and Rantanen. Let’s go Bedard and Frondell.
Any “Process” in which Sam Bennett is not a good fit is a bad “Process”. I want no part of that “Process”.
I will not be upset if Bennett chooses somewhere other than Chicago but I’ll be livid if KD doesn’t go after him hard.
I don’t like Frondell. Martone is the size forward this team needs.
Seriously, why do we keep giving KD credit?? We are just PRAYING that every single one of these prospects pan out, and we can just not add anyone in free agency.. Players like Marner RARELY get to free agency and the Blackhawks are able to make a run for him, or another bigger name! Bedard can't play with bertuzzi and Teuvo.
don't forget when you hit the like button, it guarantees that kfc will draft or sign/trade for the player(s) of your choosing.
ALaF is a guy who would have benefited from some AHL time. His development feels a lot like RNH to me. Guys who were supposed to be instant game changers who didn’t develop as fast as their franchises wanted.
Keep bringing this same roster back and Bedard will not be signing an extension.
It is so hilarious listening to this show for years, describe needing Kane and Toews but refusing to acknowledge it and getting mad at the mere mention of it. You couldn’t create 2 players in a lab this team could use more, this offseason especially. Instead of toeing the company line, advocate for the betterment of your young team. It’s not about living in the past, it’s about the development of the future
If a talent is out there, it's their responsibility to get them. Just remember Patrick Sharp, Marion Hossa etc. You owe it the team to bring in help scoring . The young guys learn on the fly just as they did in 05, 06 and so on.
I’ve been the only one calling for the hawks to pick him over Martone. I am glad it’s finally picking up
Desnoyers for leadership qualities and all around game.
Skill alone does not win cups, look at Toronto and Edmonton.
Without Jonathan Toews the Hawks don’t win three cups.
I can see the laf trade happening. Keep forgetting hes only a couple years older than reichel. Hes got no trade protection for another 2 seasons. Points have gone up since his first few seasons too. He'll be 30 when his deal is up. Might not be a bad acquisition
If the hawks are patient and taking best player available and long term vision. …picked for need last year and levshunov had an "nhl ready" body
Gonna pick Frondel coz hes got an "nhl ready" body and high floor
Rushed Korchinski right after drafting him for noooooooo fkn reason.
Take anything kyle says with a grain of salt.
If they, KD doesn't want to burn a high draft pick. Hawks can rfa a good player at 4M range and sign a Boeser or Ehlers for 8M and fans will be able to watch a NHL club
If you can’t get Misa by trading up take Frondell or Desnoyers and trade that second first and a second maybe Reichel for another top 10
Moore-Greene and Thompson should all start in Rockford next season.
You guys talk like these top six forwards grow on trees and are readily available. They aren’t. Especially trying to sell them on coming to a rebuilding team. Even trading for one is difficult. You guys seem impatient.
If HAWKS TAKE Fondell they should trade down most experts thing hes 7th or 8th
Are we extending Shea Weber this summer? Because unless the Hawks add big dollar players, or continue to grossly overpay bottom 6 retirement-age veterans, they won’t make the CBA floor next summer. Embarrassing cheapness highly reminiscent of the Dollar Bill Era.
Let Frondell cook in the SWEHL. He’s a younger player in the draft and not close to NHL ready. 1 year in SWEHL, 1 year in AHL, then see if he’s NHL ready
If we don’t take Porter Martone ima be pissed …
Lafreniere’s nock is that he’s not the best skater.. KDs not trading for him
Listening to this while I work. I don't see any of this years prospects as year 1 impact players. I expect 2 years of hockey before they start to get consistent minutes and a full season of games.
Tampa Drafted Stamkos and made the playoff 3 years later. Why was that? They had Lecavalier and St louis still. They had some decent depth forwards. And Stamkos had 45 goals. Bedard isn't doing that. Kane and toews are gone. They had Roloson. You have the stud center prospect and the goalie. The aim needs to be a supporting cast imo and develop the stars. The playoffs is gonna be a couple of years out. Make the bottom 6 a bit stronger. Let the kids play more than them.
ughh reach…. Hagens/Martone way better imo
Empire flooring is the biggest ripoff
no. he wont be on the roster for 2 years.