mothariah
Joined: Jul. 2017
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mmmk, let's start with the Murphy deal. I think they don't move him unless they get Faulk. That would clearly be an upgrade. I think they will likely bring in prospects for him instead of picks, but he had a horrid year last year, so I don't know if he has a lot of value right now. Always room to rebound, like the rest of the 'Hawks.
Second, let's look at that Faulk deal. I don't see them talking on Anisimov. They don't need any more 2nd/3rd line centers. They need top line centers. They are also deep on defense, so I'm not sure Forsling makes the most sense. That deal probably starts with a good forward prospect, but they just traded Hinastroza, so I'm not sure it makes sense for them right now. This seems like a struggle because they have an excess of young defensive prospects, but the Hurricanes don't need that. They don't have a lot of forward prospects, which is what Carolina would likely want.
Last, the Pacioretty deal. Here is a deal that makes a ton of sense. The Habs could use any sort of talent. Rutta doesn't make sense, but maybe you add Forsling to this deal instead. A package of Forsling, Iacopelli, a pick (1st or 2nd), and another high-level prospect should make sense.