If Martinez is agreeable to a move to Chicago, the Hawks probably accept.

MTL have no reason to take on a lot of unnecessary cap for free

Hawks should pass on that trade. The only thing the 35 yr old DMan would do is take ice time away from the kids that need to develop.

Here's my thinking on taking him. He gives Seth a veteran, stay at home partner on top pair. Something Hawks need. He gives Murphy a legit partner on the top PK unit. Something Hawks need. Vlasic drops down to 2nd pair w/ Murphy. Phillips to 3rd pair w/ ?? (Zaitsev, Mitchell, Regula, Caleb, Tinordi). Martinez takes ice time from Tinordi or Caleb, not any of the young guys.

I get your POV & Richardson would probably prefer more veterans on D as well. My thinking is that KD is under no pressure to get better quicker, he is playing the slow waiting game as far as I can tell. That falls in line with giving young unproven guys chances not sitting behind vets.
I’m rooting for them to let Caleb walk in addition to my no giving up picks to acquire vets stance. Sounds like the FO may have given up on Mitchell & will not be signing him, I would prefer 1 more (good) shot on him.