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Rejoint: sept. 2018
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Pacioretty replaces Carter technically, and Shaw is a sweetener to the package, since LA has always had a knack for having hard hitters who can score goals as part of their mantra. Montreal does gain Carter as a #1C or RW depending how they want to roll with Drouin and Domi on Wings or Center? Whatever the case, it gives flexibility for Coach Julien and puts less pressure on the 2nd and 3rd line Centers no matter which way they go. The Kings already signed Kovalchuk as either a LW or RW, adding Patches would mean he plays with Kovy and Kopitar on top line minutes, or plays a secondary scoring LW with Shaw playing Center and Taffoli on their RW. The Kings wouldn't be lost with this deal at all! I tried to make this about adjusting the problem directly with players to play now, not 5 years from now.
Either way, it seems I'm getting feedback from both sides agreeing that it isn't a perfect deal, but it isn't a bad one either.