Doesn't do anything for Minny, lateral at best for them. Makes them older and saves $650k in cap space.

Scandella is 4 years younger, $100k cheaper, has 2 less games played (career), and can score once in awhile. Emelin is more physical.

Koivu for Plekanec is pretty even, but why bother for either team?

Mtl gets a forward that they have to protect which Minny won't have too after that swap plecky and Emelin don't have a no trade clause. Also idk about that Tampa bay trade I feel like Montreal needs to be the team sending the second round pick