Quoting: ChiHawk
Holl and Ritchie are cap dumps and negative value to the Hawks. I think you remove the 3rd going back and on paper the value is relatively close if you believe in Robertson. Hawks won't do it though is my guess because they just extended Murphy and he's a beast physically for them behind Jones.
You should probably learn the definition of a "cap dump" before commenting ignorant stuff like this.
Holl, while not playing at his best this season, is at least a serviceable defenceman that can play in the top 4 if needed but is better suited for a #5 role - at only $2M through the end of next season, that is definitely not a "dump" by any means. Ritchie hasn't fit in well and obviously lacks foot speed for the league. But he brings the physical presence that every team looks for in playoffs. If you look at the structure of his contract, it makes him a higher likelihood to be a buy out candidate than a "dump". Even if he was moved for cap purposes, it wouldn't cost a lot because of his buyout structure. He wouldn't have much value if any at all, but he's not a pure dump either.
As for whether Chicago does it or not, it really depends where they see themselves in 2 seasons from now. If they see themselves as contending, then sure maybe they give it a second look before backing away. If not, they'd jump on this deal. Robertson and the 1st are worth that return alone, let alone adding in other assets to help a rebuild in Chicago.
But geez, kids need to learn the definition of things and stop being so bias before commenting. It's tiring on here.