Question to Rags fans

he's played well for nyr, but it's almost like he hit an informal ceiling. he was progressing every game but has kinda been on and off. his defense has slipped and his offense has been okay. a lot of boneheaded dzone clears and isn't great defending oddman rushes (no one is great at this, but it tends to always go in when it is him). he might be packaged at the deadline honestly if they can upgrade his position. if he can stay healthy and improve his game a bit, a swap for dvorak would be intriguing, but most likely unrealistic. a mid first round pick would do it, if we're talking draft picks.

yeah, mid pick. maybe swap of similar players. but really. so young. should not give up on 22 year olds

To actually pry him away, Barron, Habs 1st and cheap RW

But unlikely since he’s Trouba’s replacement in 2 years

As a Rangers fan, its weird how I feel like he has somehow been worse each season. I feel like he is not nearly as physical and blows coverages. I still like the kid. I wouldn't be opposed to trading him for a good RW prospect so they can stop wasting picks on rentals for that role.

In Pronman's most recent prospect rankings he had Schneider and Barron in the same tier "middle of the lineup" so basically 2nd pair. Barron and Schnieder are fom the same draft, taken 6 selections apart. Barron is more offensive while Schneider is more defensive, the difference is not a "1st Round pick plus a RW". Regardless, this trade makes no sense. If MTL is trading a D prospect it won't be for another one in return.