I hate to say it, but you almost need to trade away a D Prospect. I'm not sure at this point EDM wants a late 1st draft pick. They have all the forwards they need up in the NHL and somehow don't have too many quality D prospects. You may have to give up TVR or Pokka, but I think that's just too much for a rental.

Hate to disturb the discussion between knowledgable Hawk fans but.....is Purcell a difference maker for the Hawks this year? Might be better to save your trade ammo for someone that is really needed (and better), if at all.

Agree

Plus the fact that they don't have a 2nd round pick for the upcoming draft, trading away a 1st rounder would be a bad idea. First 50 picks according to the rankings on NHL.com seem to be loaded with dmen and the hawks could use another d prospect going forward with Pokka being there only promising prospect right now.

@exo2769: With what I just said, being that the draft seems to have a lot of dmen in the top 50, I'm sure Edmonton would use that pick to draft one, but again, can't see the hawks giving up a 1st without having a 2nd rounder. Not only that, but the hawks are short on d prospects. Pokka being their best, Forsling likely being their 2nd best and I really don't see anything promising coming from him.

Don't like having to take back Runblad & Bickell because of their salary & term but the rest of the pieces in the deal are acceptable if not great returns.

One of the more intriguing trades I've seen on here, kudos! Would be interesting to see.