Simple, but nice enough.

I'd like to see Gustafsson get some North American pro hockey games under his belt before just handing over a roster spot though. He should start in Rockford. Pokka spent the whole last season in Rockford, and is a much better prospect anyway. I think he's more ready.

At least the hawks would have cap flexibility. Have many more options.

If you want cap flexibility, realistically you'd still have to move Shaw (assuming Bickell is untradeable). The bonuses count against the cap, too. And there's always the chance some of them cause overage.