3 destinations where Bryan Bickell could revive his career, maybe

Byfuglien, Campbell, Ladd, Frolik, Sharp, Saad.

These are just a few of the talented, imperfect players who built up stock with the Chicago Blackhawks, only to have priced themselves out of the empire.

Bryan Bickell is the latest casualty of the system, though his upshot is more bleak. He's not starring in another sweater because, frankly, he's not as good. But unlike the previous victims and obviously uncharacteristic of the Blackhawks, his downfall was an inaccurate appraisal.

Here are three teams that can dig him out of the minors, and benefit from it, too.

Anaheim Ducks

Patrick Maroon isn't a flattering comparison, as he too has stubbed his toe, having been buried on a fourth line by Ducks head coach Bruce Boudreau. But what he used to do for Anaheim might fall in line with Bickell's capabilities.

The Ducks play fast, but Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry have a slow, slugging way about them that effectively wears on opponents. Problem is, it might be wearing on them, too. Bickell, who can't keep the pace the Blackhawks employ, might complement the Ducks' top players quite well, saving them from the punishment they endure in the corners and in front of the net.

Bickell's $4-million cap hit won't hurt the budget-conscious Ducks as much as it kills the Blackhawks, though it would require a willingness to spend.

Florida Panthers

The Dave Bolland reclamation project isn't panning out as desired, but Dale Tallon may be able to find success with one of his other former draft picks.

With Jaromir Jagr continuing to lead the way, blazing speed isn't exactly a requisite for success for the first-place Panthers. They're heavy, disciplined, and could certainly use some middle-six assistance down the wing.

Florida has another team fronting the cost of elite goaltending this season. Perhaps a similar arrangement, if Chicago's willing, can help supplement the attack.

Edmonton Oilers

Believed to have had interest in the past, the Oilers might be more willing to pull the trigger now, as there's a little less risk in this, another lost season, and also a little more desperation on the Blackhawks' side.

The Oilers aren't postseason bound, again, so giving Bickell, unrestricted in less than 18 months, an opportunity to find his footing in a top nine involves no immediate risk. He would add weight and little toughness to a small, sometimes vulnerable top-nine forward grouping, which would benefit from a big body fighting for his NHL livelihood.

It's imperative that Edmonton competes next season, so the distribution of dollars does matter. But with Teddy Purcell and a trio of heavy forwards in Zack Kassian, Luke Gazdic, and Rob Klinkhammer also all up for contracts and perhaps unlikely to be re-signed, there will be both a need and the space to absorb Bickell - especially at a discount.

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