St Louis has cap problems (as do many teams). Adding Malkin would cause a lot of juggling to the Blues lineup.

St. Louis is in the position where they could make a trade like this. They have some contracts coming off the books at the end of this year, plus having Schwartz involved in the trade.

Overall, I gave these trades a lot of thought before posting them. The main focus on is the St. Louis trade. The pens have formed an identity of playing a fast game. Adding Schwartz, finally solidifies the top line left wing along side Crosby.
Fabbri is a potential 60 point center, on an ECL. And could be a good fit in between Haglin and Kessel. It provides some added skill and youth to the top 6.

Plus adding a 2nd round pick and cap space.

I left the D pretty much as is, they have played well as or late and keeping Pouliot in the mix while adding a defensive prospect.

The bottom 6 I left as is with the addition of Sprong on the 3rd line right wing. And Kunitz moving down (I don't think it's realistic not to have him on a roster for next year).

Overall I think it's a very decent roster. Top line improved, some added youth and cap space. Another forward and D prospect and it gives the pens 3 2nd round pick this year.

I appreciate that you put thought into the trades before posting. That's a lot more than what most people seem to do here. Throw sh*t at the wall and see what sticks.

Overall I don't think your trade is too off after reading how you have it working for both teams. As a partial Pens fan, I think it'd be hard to lose Malkin, but at the right price, as you may have come up with, I think it could be possible. I think it could work out in the end. But I'm sure someone will come on here and just tear into it without giving any real thought.

Thanks. Looking at some of the trades that are posted, I agree with you.

A lot of it comes down to finding a trade that works. And that benefits both teams involved. Is Malkin worth more, maybe. But there is also no doubting the potential benefits it this trade from a Pens prospective, a first line LW that plays to the pens current style, a second line centre on an ECL with the potential to be a 60 point player for the Pens and a second round pick (it is what it is). Schwartz is also an RFA.

In reality could there be an added pick or prospect on the blues side going to the Pens, sure, or a roster player for cap reasons. It's definitely possible. Overall I think it's a fairly realistic trade that benefits both teams.

Now from a St. Louis point of view, a legitimate franchise first line center in his prime. I don't think there is anyone that wouldn't want to see what Malkin and Vladimir Tarasenko could do together, I think that could be magic. The Blues could run a 1, 2 punch of Malkin and Stastny down the middle. Add Steen to the mix and that's the makings of a very good top 6.