we’re going to be so bad by then that’s going to be a good pick

Long awaited, glad to see it happen. Free 2nd round pick and with any luck Bailey puts up garbage points and has some value with retention at the TDL. GJ Davidson.

Good trade

Lou kicking the can far enough that it will be someone else's problem.

OK per scott powers CHI is buying out Bailey, which makes zero sense. Plenty of cap space, why not get him off the books in one year?

Because buyout is at 2/3 of contract value spread over double the yrs remaining . If not he would take up a spot for absolutely nothing . Hawks should do same with Zaitsev . This year and next will be burnt yrs anyways . Hawks are 2 yrs from playoffs .Bedard is a huge add but can not drag this team into playoffs on his on . All the other prospects have to get seasoning and hope they improve . Guys like Bailey will just hold back icetime from the younger guys coming up .