Blackhawks

Hawks probably accept the EDM deal if they strike out elsewhere on a RD.

It's going to take more than a 2nd to move Lee.

Hawks aren't paying for Smith.

Can't see them going after Karlsson when he still has 3 years left on a deal, plus if Vegas needs to move cap, they can pay for it.

I don’t see Anders Lee moving to be honest although I do think it would be a good move for NYI. I think they are more likely to move out a guy like Pageau or maybe Palmieri despite his pretty good season. Go hawks!

Lee probably takes more than a single 2nd to move to Chicago. If Smith costs a 4th, pass. Hawks can sign a UFA and hang on to that pick. If Vegas is shedding cap, it's likely on their blue line. I doubt they'd trade Karlsson for a 2nd anyway. And I'm not a fan of the term (3 years) left on that contract.

Idk if CHI would be interested in Wild Bill. His behavior at the cup rally last year was questionable. Might be something KD would want to inquire about before making a trade like that. CHI has too much controversy as it is, without adding an embarrassing sloppy drunk to the team. That could end up being another Perry situation waiting to happen. But, I'm open to the possibility that he was just regular-drunk and exhausted and it was no big deal, and if so, I wouldn't mind bringing a player like him in. Same with Smith. Both are experienced veterans who know what it takes to win in the NHL. That could be invaluable to the rebuild and the development of CHI's young prospects.

Probably not enough to take Lee, though. I don't like Ceci as a target either, I think we can do better. I'd also bet most of the waiver exempt players spend a lot of time in Rockford, including Korchinski. But, we'll see what happens. Not too shabby. Good job!

I don't mind bringing in Smith, but I'm not paying for him. He doesn't do anything that couldn't be found on the UFA market.