Would appreciate constructive criticism and not "these trades suck". Went out and traded for that much needed forward depth. I'm not too sure if the price is a little lacking on our part for the Meier trade, but a 3rd instead of a 4th may well be worth it. SJS will have the cap space to get some good pieces via Free Agency. In all liklihood, the Stars try Spezza as the second line C again and see what happens. I can forsee Faksa getting more ice time and responsibilities. Hopefully Honka shows us what he's made of. I'm not 100 percent sold Val will be great or ready for the second line, but Meier showed some potential last year and might have a breakout season.

I don't think Neuvrith is worth that and I don't think San Jose wants another older defenseman. They have a couple guys in the system and a couple free agent options. Methot really wouldn't have a good partner. Also, I don't think they want to move Meier he took big steps this postseason.

SJS could always move him at the deadline, just a rental option. It's unlikely this trade goes through but I would love for it to. For the Philly trade, it all depends if they see Ritchie as a scoring 3rd liner or a grinder 4th liner. All I know is Jim Nill can sweet talk a trade if he really wants to.

Philly would say yes, it's overpay from Dallas is what I'm saying Ritchie is a very good versatile player he can play on any line really. And he's young.

***Updated trades and signed a few UFA's***