Lindstrom and a 4th round pick. Pens retain $1.3 million, Canadiens and Red Wings pay $2.3 million each. Contract has 2 remaining years. Seems like a relatively even trade of a veteran presence for a young defensman.

  • Osiris@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Why? They already have too many D. Are they planning to play Petry, Chirot, and Matta over Edvinsson?

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      1 year ago

      We traded a borderline ahl guy for a real pro. Edvinsson also is a left shot and injured. He also wasn’t clearly ready for top level play the little we saw him last year.

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      1 year ago

      I think it’s because he’s a veteran Right hand defenseman that can still play a top 4 role if needed. It’ll be a good problem to have if Edvinsson can jump over Chiarot or Matta in the depth chart.

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      1 year ago

      He’s going around in circles! Traded to Pens last July, then traded back to Canadiens again a couple weeks ago in the Karlsson trade. I guess there was a handshake agreement with Montreal that they would move him elsewhere.