Eastside's Hockey Elite Collide

To Los Angeles: Zach Hamill (76)

To Boston: Vladimir Mihalek (70), Vyacheslav Voinov (70) and CGY 2nd Round 2013 pick.

Reasoning: Zach Hamill has value on offense. He's good at faceoffs and as a playmaker, but he doesn't have the talent or proper skillset to crack my top 6. He's also a bit of a defensive liability but should flourish in the Kings top-6.

I've been looking for an improvement for my top-4 defensemen, and Mihalek should be the shot in the arm my defensive corp needs. Voinov should become a top-4 defenseman just around the time Mark Stuart starts to decline, or can fill any gap left by Stuart should he be traded to fill other gaps in my lineup. For now, Voinov should help my AHL squad immensely and help some of the other youngsters develop as well.

I had to move a 2nd round pick in the deal with Calgary, so why not take one back?


Pleasure doing business with you, Hugo, and good luck.

To Los Angeles: Zach Hamill (76)

To Boston: Vladimir Mihalek (70), Vyacheslav Voinov (70) and CGY 2nd Round 2013 pick.

Accepted.

Need an offensive guy to take Dustin Brown place, Voinov and CGY 2nd pick was the price to pay. I<ve been shopping Mihalik for a couple of week for a 5th rd pick, so i<m really happy to give his contract to BOSTON. Hamill have good offensive skill and good CON. I still have 2 more 2nd pick and CGY will for sure finish in the top 10.

Approved and entered.

Mihalik is a hefty contract for his skill set, offset by the futures of Voinov and a 2nd. Hamill, as we've seen with guys like Loktionov, can certainly contribute at a high level.

Mihalik and Voinov CON drops reset.