So the Habs trade the younger better cheaper player with no extra picks back??

only a 3rd lacking here but I'd take Faksa over Evans.

Evans is only cheaper and younger. Better he isn't. Faksa had elite season defensively.

What about : no

why give Robo for one year of Matthews

It's a sign-and-trade.

I still take Robo instead of Matthews any day

This year? Yeah I agree.

Overall? Nah.

Matthews at his best is literally the best goal scorer on the planet. His goals per game ratio is also greatest of all time (0.62 per game). I'd love to have a guy like that in my team.

That said, I'm also content with keeping Robo.

I absolutely hate that fourth line. Looks like the Stars go from a 4 line team to a 3 line team with this roster.

Tbf my cap space was very, very limited.

Oh 100%. It's even more crazy when you have 3 ELCs and a 2 way contract on the 4th line.

Matthews overall is better, but is it really worth 5 millions more on the cap?

If he plays like the best goal scorer in the league and we win the cup, yes. But that remains to be seen.

It's not like it's a risk free option for Stars, which is one of the reasons why I included Seguin in the trade. At least we get to ship one risky contract of our own to Toronto.