I think a pick would have to be in the deal on Vancouver's side to get Maata but I like the thinking behind this. Would need Edler Hutton Maata or Hughes to play the right side but not really a problem.

great trade thought by you! It's interesting going back and seeing who offered who for what players and gets it right. Glad to see your analysis of how it would benefit both teams, too. I would have been okay with giving up Maatta even though I have really liked him for all 5 years that he has been in PIT, mainly because of the reason you stated with the cheaper options down the road. I'm putting my pitchfork down for right now, as whatever happens with the Pens would be a pleasant surprise at this point. Hope you are right!

I had no idea that Pearson would end up a Canucks, so I guess I got it right, just 1 for 1 instead of 2 for 2.