PIT and FLA have recent trade history, allows FLA to trade Hoffman for asset(s), Galchenyuk takes Hoffman's spot for cheaper with a fellow Russian on the other side in Dadonov, JJ is the classic mold of defensemen that an old school coach like Q loves, and with his CF at 50% and xGF at 53% the stats better match his reputation of a steady defensive defenseman this year, their D is now balanced with righties paired with lefties

a team that needs a potential top 6 winger for cheap and with a situation they feel can support Gally is who will be our dance partner for him, FLA is uniquely positioned to think they can maximize him with multiple Russian-ish players on the roster and a geography that they seem drawn to here in the States, Marino has passed Schultz this year so Schultz is our current 3rd pair RHD, Weegar is a solid defensive-minded RHD and at 1.6M he's more suited for that spot going forward than Schultz at 5.75M, that allows you to deal Schultz for asset(s) and use his cap space to sign our numerous RFAs this summer

Pens add a pick for a hometown kid in Dugan and to even things out a bit more

Schultz is a good #3 (and passable #2 if necessary) offensive RHD which is a premium asset in the NHL. VGK have somewhat of a surplus of top 4 LHD but don't have too many RHD. Hague is a good prospect but he's also a LHD and a rookie. VGK gets some balance and a guy that is ready right now (as opposed to down the line) to help them push for a Cup while still having a fairly young D corps locked in with Schmidt, Theodore, McNabb. They get Schultz who's still on the right side of 30 as a rental for the Cup run and of course the chance to sign him and even out their pairs going forward if he meshes. Which he absolutely will, with their uptempo style and identity as a team of former castoffs. Schultz used to be one of those so he should fit right in with their Isle of misfit toys culture

injury history is risky, but the potential reward is a future breakout candidate and fancy stats darling

Lafferty has shown flashes of skill already and does a lot of the little stuff well, the kind of young players coaches love, and slightly younger than Kase which benefits the Ducks who are rebuilding