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thefoss1957 · 09-11-2015, 01:51 PM

This move puts the 'Hawks at about $1.66 million under the cap...and, most Chi fans see this move as purely to get enough cap space to offer the more valuable, especially on the PK, Kruger, a small raise.

Versteeg seemed to fit well with Q's systems, and was a serviceable low 2nd or solid 3rd line wing. Both times the 'Hawks moved him, was for purely salary reasons, he just doesn't do enough on special teams to make him vital. I certainly don't read his movement, here, as any flaw in the guy as a person or player (except with slightly lower than average puck decision making).

Nordstrom was a nice, young, defensive forward that can play wing or center...probably looking at a 3rd liner tops, but with PK skills.

09-11-2015, 01:51 PM	#17
thefoss1957 Franchise Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Native relocated to the stinking desert of Utah Exp:	This move puts the 'Hawks at about $1.66 million under the cap...and, most Chi fans see this move as purely to get enough cap space to offer the more valuable, especially on the PK, Kruger, a small raise. Versteeg seemed to fit well with Q's systems, and was a serviceable low 2nd or solid 3rd line wing. Both times the 'Hawks moved him, was for purely salary reasons, he just doesn't do enough on special teams to make him vital. I certainly don't read his movement, here, as any flaw in the guy as a person or player (except with slightly lower than average puck decision making). Nordstrom was a nice, young, defensive forward that can play wing or center...probably looking at a 3rd liner tops, but with PK skills. __________________ "If the wine's not good enough for the cook, the wine's not good enough for the dish!" - Julia Child (goddess of the kitchen)