I am sure the ducks are interested in resigning Lindholm, but with the defense market demanding 9 million + for above-average D men they may look to trade him at the deadline if they cant agree to an extension.

Since the hawks don't have a first-round pick this year (Still sigh) they will likely have to beat out teams that do have that asset still available. Perhaps the ducks will look to more immediate assets that will help to accelerate their rebuild.

Nicolas Beaudin: I think it's possible Nic Beaudin can be a solid defenseman in the NHL as soon as next season. In this scenario, he has not carved out a spot on the hawks and would likely be a prime candidate to be traded.

Strome: Still young, but his future in Chicago is questionable at best. A change of scenery could do him good, but who knows.