If he goes on IR, does that clear cap space? Not to get ahead of ourselves, but this would no doubt put pressure on Dale to add a front line guy. it clears cap space if he goes on long-term IR. his cap hit is 3.725m, and he would need to be out for the rest of the season (since, after acquiring a player, they wouldn't be able to fit him back under the cap when he comes off IR) for a move to be made. you look at guys that are available and they're in that 4m range (Guerin, Weight, Tkachuk, etc). so there would need to be a little bit of financial finagling, but that could definitely call for another move if he's out for the year. if he's just out for the regular season, though, i don't know if i'd make a trade since the Hawks are pretty well locked into their spot. if he's out for the playoffs, too...then i would make a move.