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Hawks will definitely sign a couple of UFA's in July. They will need a C to play on top line, and a W to play middle 6 role. As to the trades:
1. Hawks keep Blackwell if all they get for him is a 7th.
2. Bailey's $5m cap hit probably takes a 2nd to move. Johnstone for Johnson seems fair
3. Not sure Pens see Pettersson as a cap dump. If so, then why not give him a shot on top pair w/ Jones
4. Tampa probably gives a 6th to take Seabs. Hawks should do it for exact reasons you stated above
5. Hawks only take Hoffman if it's for future considerations and they need his cap hit to reach the floor. Hawks won't spend assets (even a 7th) to acquire salary. Too many other options available.