4 players who needed a change of scenery, Good luck to rathbone, thought he was going to be good, lit it up in Abby one year and things kinda stagnated from there.
Friedman will be missed just with his chirpy and aggressive play.
I like this deal for Pittsburgh. Shakes it up and Rathbone who was expected to be a stud in 2021, could still grow his game and be the guy he was expected to be.
Pittsburgh wins as only Rathbone has a shot at ever being an NHL regular. While Juulsen hasnt looked great after just 2 games this season- Freidman isnt a significant upgrade at all.
Rathbone is the only player with a chance to be a regular NHLer so Pittsburgh wins the trade. Friedman is roster fill for the Canucks and depending on injuries might see some games but his career is definitely in the rear mirror. Glover barely an AHLer Plasek already back in Europe and likely never to be heard from again.