Knighthood

We have a bridge to the next presumed starter Comesso. There’s little need to go out and get Knight during the rebuild.

Can't see either team being interested in this deal. Hawks just re-signed Mrazak and they have three young goalies in the pipeline. If they are trading Reichel, it should be for forward help.

I actually don't mind the swap of Soderblom for Knight. They are essentially the same age and at similar points in their development right now, it gives FLA some cap relief and CHI some cap insulation. But, FLA would have to pay for the cap relief. Also, Sourdif and a 4th isn't going to pay for Reichel, let alone TJ half retained, too. I don't care how bad Reichel has been in his first full NHL season, his upside is too high to sell so low on him. There is zero incentive to give up on him unless someone is paying a 1st for his upside.

Now, if FLA is worried about giving Lundell a raise, I think CHI should offer an affordable high upside forward like Reichel for him. But something like that would more than likely be after the season ends and not at the deadline.