If Donato is just a straight up 3rd without some other strategy attached I say keep him. Maybe keep him if it’s a low 2nd. I don’t think it hurts a bit to have a vet like him around for another 2 years to help set the tone to the others on work ethic, grindset, etc. Sure, you can find it elsewhere too - but if you already have it…..
Keep Donato. Donato brings the same work ethic and energy you praised Slaggert for. He plays the right way. You always know when Donato is on the ice. I rather have him then a low second round pick.
Donato, Dickinson, Teuvo, Bertuzzi, Jones,Mikheyev, form next years core veterans and beyond. All under 30. For next year, we have more forward roster spots and then we have young players to fill those spots. Foligno is under contract next year but he’s not part of the future beyond in 2026.
Hall is just self promoting for his next contract. He needs to explain his play for the next team. No big deal. I had really high hopes for the Hawks. I wish it would have worked. Cant complain about a guy who speaks his mind , usually mundane cliches. Hope he lights it up in the playoffs
If Donato is just a straight up 3rd without some other strategy attached I say keep him. Maybe keep him if it’s a low 2nd. I don’t think it hurts a bit to have a vet like him around for another 2 years to help set the tone to the others on work ethic, grindset, etc. Sure, you can find it elsewhere too - but if you already have it…..
Keep Donato. Donato brings the same work ethic and energy you praised Slaggert for. He plays the right way. You always know when Donato is on the ice. I rather have him then a low second round pick.
Keep Donato and trade Jones
Keep Donato.
Pat Boyle can't count apparently. LOL.
Donato, Dickinson, Teuvo, Bertuzzi, Jones,Mikheyev, form next years core veterans and beyond. All under 30. For next year, we have more forward roster spots and then we have young players to fill those spots. Foligno is under contract next year but he’s not part of the future beyond in 2026.
Hall is just self promoting for his next contract. He needs to explain his play for the next team. No big deal. I had really high hopes for the Hawks. I wish it would have worked. Cant complain about a guy who speaks his mind , usually mundane cliches. Hope he lights it up in the playoffs