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Comparing Hagel to Coleman is about as relative as it gets, but that said, it's still not all that relative. Hagel is 23, on a cheaper cap hit for 2 more seasons and then a RFA. Compared to Coleman, those are significant differences and add value obviously. Then add to it Hagel is more productive on the ice and nobody knows what his ceiling is only playing a year and a half in the NHL versus a 26 year old Coleman who was close to his ceiling. On top of it, the Hawks aren't shopping or wanting to trade Hagel, he fits their rebuild plans given his age, cap hit and RFA status.
If a trade for Hagel happens and I believe it to be highly unlikely, I think the Hawks hands have got to be forced with a stupid overpay which no fan of the acquiring team will like. 1st plus a younger top prospect is what analysts are saying.