In this swap of promising defensemen, the Canucks land the player closer to the NHL in Clendening--who was caught in the numbers game as a right-shooting defender in the Blackhawks organization. He is undersized but highly skilled, and might get an opportunity in Vancouver this season (especially with Bieksa currently out of action).

Since Clendening was not able to supplant Rundblad in Chicago, and had even lost some ground to Riemsdyk earlier this season (prior to van Riemsdyk going down to injury), the Blackhawks did him a favor by moving him to another organization. In return, the 'Hawks get a quality blueline prospect for their long-range future in Forsling--who was recently a brilliant performer for Sweden at the 2015 WJC.

Clendening's fantasy stock should move in a positive direction now that he has moved on himself. He is a quality offensive defenseman. As for Forsling, he may have even more keeper appeal but is only 18 years old and won't be a factor in Chicago for a few years.