Quoting: palhal
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.