On the surface, this deal looks like a pure one-for-one hockey trade. However, Ottawa needed to add more cap space to reach the salary floor and adding Anisimov while subtracting Smith accomplishes that. Furthermore, the Senators also saved a little bit of actual salary in real dollars with this deal. Anisimov can be used in all situations and is a solid veteran addition to a very young squad on the ice.

The Blackhawks were able to reduce their salary cap number with this trade, which helps them moving forward. Chicago paid out a $2 million signing bonus to Anisimov prior to the trade, which helped facilitate the move. Smith is a versatile veteran forward who can play both wing and center, kill penalties and provide physicality. He should serve a valuable depth role with the 'Hawks.

Anisimov could see a bigger role in Ottawa in 2019-20 than what was expected of him in Chicago, so his fantasy value may see a spike here. That said, he is still limited to a last-round pickup in most league drafts. As for Smith, he will probably remain a role player after the trade. His fantasy days appear to be behind him.