Panik was wildly inconsistent for the 'Hawks, though, was one of their few physical players, having led them in hits. The hope was that he would be the RW answer for Toews' line. But, that has been a revolving door.
The move does gain about $1M for cap, but, if Duclair does well, he might be too expensive to keep, as he becomes an RFA.
Clendening goes to the Rock, and simple seems a move to balance the cash, a little.
Dauphin is behind too many forwards, although none of the guys in front of him are true Centers.
I read somewhere that the move was instigated by Duclair, who wanted out from the Dogs. Guys with attitude don't really last in Chicago.
BTW in December, news had Hartman "liking" a tweet that slammed Panik (Hartman has since deleted his "like"), about the time the 'Hawks called up Hinostrosa. So perhaps this too, was a "chemistry" move.
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