Since we are getting close to the trade deadline, I think this thread should probably start heating up.
So I'll put in my two cents for what I think the Hawks should do (Warning, there is a buttload of speculation and opinion up ahead, I'm not trying to guess what the Hawks will do, I'm just saying what I would do):
- I hope the Hawks seriously consider bringing back Sopel. I shouldn't even need to explain myself on that one. Apparently, he might be available, but I'm not sure I buy that rumor if ATL does want to make an impact in the Playoffs.
-Don't trade Seabrook. Campbell can go for the right price, preferably someone with a shorter contract but has to have a defenseman coming back as well -- this would have to be a unique situation, there aren't many players that fit the mold.
-And that brings me to suggest this, see if Toronto is interested in Campbell and see if you can pry Kaberle from them. This is obviously a huge reach, and there is no basis around this, I just think if you can make that work then its worth exploring. Probably one of the very few scenarios that I would trade Campbell.
-If neither of those options are available, at least find someone that can play so Boynton never has to play again. IMO a defenseman is top priority this deadline, if they can't land one I'll be disappointed. It doesn't have to be a superstar either, a Sopel type would be great though.
-Leave the offense alone. Unless you can get Sami Pahlsson, John Madden, or someone else who can win a lot of faceoffs and take the pressure off Johnny on each important draw. Of course both those players are also pretty damn good defensively, which is probably the only type of forward I would want.
