I think I've figured out how to make it work. Pluswhise, it puts an extra 125 OFF on every line. He gets more ice time that he would as a 3rd line RW. Strengthens whatever line DP1 is out with offensively.
As far as the first deal goes, I wanted to trade him for a scorer, but the teams that need defensive players didn't have a scorer of even near value. I'd have gotten more back if I had taken the 1st deal, but the LAST thing I needed was 2 MORE defensive players. I'm already playing Schoborg, Lorimer and Bogdanov (and occasionally Halleck) as forwards as it is.
I basically get the cash back I sent Speedy for my back-up/prospect goalie and a modest prospect.