Team: 2021-22 Chicago Blackhawks

Initial Creation Date: May 5, 2021

Published: May 5, 2021

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

I'm trying to come up with a fair deal that helps both sides, but I do need to start with some context for the ducks
1. The Anaheim Ducks have the worst offense in hockey, no doubt, they need any scoring in the worst way
2. They want to give the kids opportunities, but they don't want to rush their ice time before theyre ready for it
3. The likely want to give Haydn Fleury more opportunity to show he can be a top 4 defenseman of the future.
4. It seems unlikely that with the direction of the organization, Hampus Lindholm will want to stick around after his contract expires in 2022, he will be a UFA that summer
For the Blackhawks
1.They need a top pairing defenseman in the worst way, specifically one who is a two way left handed guy to play alongside their top young defensive player, Adam Boqvist.
2. Dylan Strome needs a new opportunity
3. Nikita Zadorov's time in the organization has ran out

Here's why this deal makes sense for each team IMO
1. The left side on D for Anaheim when everyone is healthy is Cam Fowler, Hampus Lindholm and Haydn Fleury. This leaves Fleury exactly where he was before the trade to Anaheim, without opportunity. If you move Fleury up to the second pair and slot Zadorov on the third pair in a defensive, physical, PK role, that can work for this organization
2. Dylan Strome fills the Ducks need of a stop-gap 1C. No, Dylan Strome likely will never be a top line center on a good team, maybe not even a #2C on a good team, but in order to not rush certain players, this move fits what the Ducks want. Allow Zegras, Lundestrom and others to grow into those roles, meanwhile, Strome can hold down the fort for the time being.
3. The ducks get draft capital as well with this move.
4. Ryan Miller is retiring and Subban can fill a role as an okay backup. Very inconsistent but he's always a threat to have a randomly elite game here and there.
5. They can take a swing on bringing over Max Shalunov, who doesn't have trade value, but might play for the team.

Why this deal makes sense for the Hawks (really simple)
1. Boqvist can now play with a good defenseman on his left side. Imagine what he can do when his defense partner is a quick puck mover who is steady in his own zone. Similar to how great Morgan Rielly has been with TJ Brodie being added. It took the leafs over 5 years to finally get a great defenseman for Rielly, the Hawks can solve this issue for now and the next 5 years by adding Lindholm this offseason
2. This gives allows for a change of scenery for some players and defines the roles of a few others.

What I would like to know. I want to know the value of trading for Lindholm and what it would take. I would like everyone responding this to assume that the Ducks will not be able to resign Lindholm and he will walk in FA if he is not traded. It doesn't matter to me if you think he won't get traded because this is about how valuable he is if he is traded. I also want to make it clear that I do not consider Max Shalunov to be a "prospect" or even a player with trade value. He is a pure throw-in in this deal. Shalunov is a 27-28 year old who had a great season in the KHL. On a team without much NHL regulars, Shalunov might be willing to sign and thats what this is. No risk with some potential for reward in ANA. Plus with Ryan Miller retiring, Subban can provide some value as a serviceable backup. Hes very inconsistent but at the most random times, he will have elite games.
So again, my question for Ducks fans. What would it take to move Hampus Lindholm? Do the players going back fit what you want to do? And what would be a reasonable contract extension for him once he is dealt to Chicago in this scenario.

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