from Jesse Rogers of ESPN Chicago, So what could the Hawks get back for Bolland? There are rumors which seem to have some basis coming out of Pittsburgh that 6-foot-4, 220-pound center Jordan Staal will be available via the trade market. He has one year left on a deal with a salary cap hit of $4 million. He’ll be an unrestricted free-agent after next season as will teammate Sidney Crosby. Staal, 23, had 25 goals and 25 assists in 62 games last season and would be a perfect fit for the Hawks….
Bolland alone won’t get Staal. Not even close. But Bolland and hot prospect Brandon Saad might get the Penguins to the table. Saad is a Pittsburgh native and very popular in that area. A package of Bolland, Saad, another prospect and a first-round pick or two might get Staal to Chicago.
The Penguins undoubtedly would want to trade Staal to a Western Conference team and the Hawks likewise, with Bolland heading the other way. Maybe it takes another player from the Hawks roster but the Penguins...
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PLAYERS:
Jordan Staal,
Dave Bolland,
Sidney Crosby,
Brandon Saad,
Nick Leddy,
Niklas Hjalmarsson
TEAMS: Pittsburgh Penguins, Chicago Blackhawks
TEAMS: Pittsburgh Penguins, Chicago Blackhawks
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