Yeah this isn't the steal all are making it out to be. Good trade for both sides.
Cole can be a good player, provides some size and physicality, and has some chemistry with Whitney from their time in Carolina.
Dallas likely knew they couldn't resign Ryder at seasons end, have a hard time attracting FAs, so decided to bring in a serviceable player that has some years left on his contract.
Montreal wanted cap flexibility so they brought in a UFA in Ryder.
The only weird aspect was the 3rd rounder as the trade was pretty even prior to that addition.
Sadly for the Flames another Western team brought in a big forward...something the Flames struggle to contain.
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