Two 4th round picks for a top 6 defenseman who can play top 4 at times on a cheap deal is pretty good.

Reunite the Benn Brothers and clear a contract spot.

Serviceable Top 6 D.

Cap Dump for picks.

Montreal needs Size in their lineup and Simmonds brings that physical presence and toughness that they've needed for years. The trade for Lehtera is to bring in a decent bottom 6 forward on an expiring deal to be able to send them shaw.

Gallagher is a small gritty 30 goal scorer on a decent contract. Shaw is a gritty bottom six forward who has cup winning experience and is an upgrade to Lehtera.

Rumours are going around that Nashville is unhappy with PK and Montreal is the perfect team to trade for him since they need Offense from their D. It also fixes the mistake made in 2016 to trade him in the first place. Trading for Tolvanen brings in a potential 30 goal scorer and a potential linemate for Kotkaniemi. Montreal also receives a late 20's first-round pick from Nashville.

Webber was Nashville's captain for years so this trade adds his leadership to a team that's in dire need of some. Scherbak is a potential top-six winger add to Nashville's enormous prospect pool. Pacioretty is a 30 goal scorer on a team with no centres and could potentially be a 40 goal scorer playing in the right situation. Pacioretty then signs a 7 year 6 million dollar extension.

Montreal could use some extra draft picks.

The Hawks want to get back into the playoffs in 2019 and need cheap depth.