I don't think CHI is giving up a young 26 yr old dman with that kind of offensive output for a 2nd round pick. I like the player, but we'd have to give up more.

For comparison... I wouldn't give up Mete for a 2nd... and I think Gustafsson is a better d-man than Mete...

You might be right - but I stole the value from a recent post of a Blackhawks fan post on this site, so there is that ...

Chicago probably doesnt trade gus unless the return wows them. MTL would need to give a first or an A prospect

If you check out recent Blackhawks cap friendly teams, Gustafsson is being sold frequently for a 2nd, or part of a package for a first. No grade A prospects anywhere, since as Chicago fans describe him, he's a human turn-style in his own end. But he puts up points so a 2nd is reasonable.

I agree thats probably what hes worth but I dont think the hawks particularly want to get rid of him so I think a team would have to overpay to get him