Tue, Feb 27, 2007 at 5:30pm

KARL STEWART FOR NIKITA ALEXEEV

The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired left winger Karl Stewart and a sixth-round draft pick in 2007 from the Chicago Blackhawks for forward Nikita Alexeev.

What does it give the Tampa Bay Lightning
Stewart is a great skater and an energy guy, so he should be a better fit on the fourth line than the departed Alexeev. He'll provide a lot of grit, but not a lot of scoring for the Bolts. Adding a draft pick is merely a bonus.

What does it give the Chicago Blackhawks
Alexeev is a high-upside winger that has not delivered the goods in Tampa Bay, but could get a fresh start in the Windy City. Expect him to play a third-line role with the Blackhawks. Rick Dudley, formerly with the Lightning and currently in the Chicago organization, has always been high on Alexeev.

Fantasy impact

Player focus

Tampa Bay Lightning

Karl Stewart LW

a sixth-round draft pick in 2007

Chicago Blackhawks

Nikita Alexeev RW/LW