Trading problems - Habs fan perspective

The Canes get the better player in the deal, but they are also locking up an additional 3.7M of cap space for a lot of years. At his floor PLD is a great 3rd line center, but his ceiling could have him playing wing on a top line.

In PLD they get a player who can hopefully rediscover his top 6 form and slot in behind Aho. If you forgive this season, he's probably a 60-65 point player who plays a physical game, is happy to go into the blue paint, and who really just needs to rediscover his consistency.

He did not react the right way to losing his spot to Danault, but he would not be the first NHL player to underestimate Phil Danault.

I think he's due for a big rebound season in Carolina!

KK has proven he has what it takes to be a 3rd line center IMO. It's not clear if he can be more than that.

He made some mistakes in Montreal. He was arrogant and did not want to follow the development path they set out for him. I can't blame him for signing the offer sheet, but it added even more pressure for him to become a top 6 player, which he may never be.

The King's would get 2 years back and 3.7M in cap relief and could expect KK to play a solid 3rd line role.