Explanation: NYR are shopping Lundkvist and even though they may not be actively shopping Kratsov he is by no means untouchable. Hughes is still interested in his old players and decides to make a move.
Why it makes sense for NYR: While you don't get anything big back, Ylonen is a B level prospect who could break into the lineup soon enough, pezzeta adds great grit, and pitlick is a very good depth piece on a great contract, especially if he can replicate last year's production. On top of that you get a couple decent picks for reassurance.
Why it makes sense for MON: While it may seem a bit odd to give up young players and picks in a rebuild; Ylonen is not gonna be able to develop with the amount of wingers currently, pezzeta is a great guy for the team but you don't need him right now, and pitlick and the picks, while they would be great to keep, are imo worth it to give up to get a couple good young players.
If the trade's a bit undervalue on one side, feel free to add some picks or something.

It's easy to see Gorton going for two player he have draft himself both could add what MTL need and speed the rebuilding process but not for this return. I would take more to be able to add them sadly NYR have only 1m left on the cap space and they are looking for center otherwise I would suggest adding a guys like Dvorak to maybe take care of need for NYR.