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Originally Posted by kukkudo
Crawford is not getting a 1st round pick from anybody with the season he is having. 6M Cap is a big chunk to take on for any team thats why I see him being traded for a Frolik or Stone type contract. Hawks still save some cap.
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But what is Chicago's motivation to trade him for fungible players? Better to keep him and hope he plays better. Then next year at the deadline, they can move him as a rental.
Crawford has a pedigree which would be worth something. He may be a bit rusty right now, but he hasn't been horrible considering how bad Chicago's defense is this year, likely the worse in the NHL.
In any event, Chicago has indicated they will talk to their core in the summer if they want to stay around for a rebuild. I doubt any are moved this year unless someone entices them by overpaying. And that's not Stone, Frolik and Smith, who combined likely have negative value.