[Caged Great]

Originally Posted by Poe969

The deal could happen but why would the Flames do that if it were just 1 for 1? The hawks would rid themselves of Bickell who is essentially worthless on their team while getting a player that not only has value but that they actually need. Their contracts are the roughly the same that's true but Smid would end up playing and Bickell would likely be the 13th forward if that.

A deal could happen but it's clear that the hawks want to rid themselves of Bickell and they need D. If the Flames trade them Smid, I'd take Bickell but I'd want something else of value, someone who can help this team score and imipact the roster, for that to happen the Flames would have to add more too.

Smid for Bickell helps the hawks a lot more than it helps the Flames.

a 5th to make it even?