Rejoint: mars 2017
Messages: 493
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I'd be open to trading Malkin to open up ice time and salary on the Pens, stay out of the quicksand LA has fallen into. Look at Chicago, they let go of almost everyone to keep moving forward.
But losing a trade today is a move you make, knowing you've got the edge in winning the trade at some point in the future.
Brown doesn't come close to Malkin or Matta. The 1st is completely undercut by the PIT 2nd going out, which means it's moving one pick up about 30 spots instead of adding a prospect.
JVR, Kadri, Bozak. Pittsburgh would be gambling their future to win this year alone. Would be interesting chemistry with Phil on the 3rd with Bozak.
I also don't like how this looks for Toronto's roster. They do add Matta, and Malkin is great but they're paying for his most expensive years while they've got 3 great young stars they would be smart to retain and get the most out of.
The trade would have more logic if one of Matthews/Nylander/Marner was in the package for Malkin + Matta.
I think Bozak's a great fit for Pittsburgh, once Pittsburgh unloads whatever vets at a post-Stanley Cup premium price and has more picks/prospects to deal from.
Hornqivst would be a good fit in Arizona for position/role/experience, but Arizona is extremely budget conscious as Gary's half-brother bought the team with a bank loan the NHL set up. The Coyotes started to let go of the past and make a push to improve using all the young players they've accumulated, but their arena plans have fallen through and they will stick to the cap floor until they really benefit from improved performance in a new home.