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Originally Posted by edslunch
The difference is that a true cap dump is when you need to trade garbage (e.g. Kotalik) to clear space and you're at the mercy of the team taking that player.
In the Hawks case, if Leddy and Oduya are in play then it's not a pure dump - these guys have value so there is a hockey trade to be made. Yes the Hawks are hamstrung by needing to make a move but it's not too different from if the players had requested trades - you still auction them to the highest bidder, and there will be several, you just won't A grade offers
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This is the point I was trying to make, but I like the way you have put it into words, and the reason I said not a "pure" cap dump situation. Of course the Hawks are moving him because of salary, but unlike the likes of Kotalik, they are moving guys that are valuable roster pieces.
The Hawks have been in much more dire situations and managed to get positive and fair market value assets back for the following:
Byfuglien
Ladd
Versteeg
Bolland
Barker
Bollig
This situation won't be any different. The opposing GM's won't gang up together and decide they are all going to lowball the Blackhawks because of their situation. He will become available and many teams will put in bids, expect the price to be at, or very close to market price for these players.