new team

I know another CHI fan posted that idea first, but I disagree with it. BUF's 1st should be worth every bit of dumping Skinners $9m x 3 year contract. If it isn't, then both sides should walk away. A few spots in the draft isn't worth taking all of that on, IMHO. Maybe one of our late 2nd round picks, at best.

Also, Joki isn't worth more than Iaffallo, and if he were, it isn't THAT much more. That is probably an overpayment for Wild Bill. The price on Kovacevic is probably fine, might be a bit light, depending on how you view/value him.

Hawks accept

There's no need for Winnipeg to include that 2nd in the deal.

I doubt that.

#11 and #37 for #20 to take Skinner? I like that value. Skinner is overpaid, but he's still putting up 20+ goals. I actually like him better than Hall as Bedsy's LW. And I get the whole 3rd year thing w/ his contract, but Hawks can just buy that last year out if they need cap space or his production craters.