Byram

The Chicago trade is a stretch. The Seabrook contract if tough.. but the #3rd OA for the 10th OA is a big price tag. There is a significant difference in quality of player between #3 and 10, I cant see Chicago pulling the trigger on that trade when they have almost 20 mil in cap space this year.

Generally yes but this year 3-10 are all on the same prospect level, as is 1-2.

Ottawa doesn't save any money with this deal. Most of Gaborik's contract gets paid through insurance, so they could be paying as little as 10% of his salary. Also moving Condon is a meaningless move for Ottawa.

I think Ottawa will take on Eriksson this offseason, but they're going to get paid while doing it.

Hawks aren't dropping 7 spots just to unload on Seabrooks contract. Not even close.

If I'm Chicago I do the trade immediately, if Van adds something to what they give to the hawks. Seabrook's contract is abysmal and this year's draft is deep. 10OA pick could probably still land you a very very good player