Instant Analysis
New Jersey
New Jersey gets younger and deeper with this trade. Yes, they lose a superstar in Geno Malkin, but they have arguably the strongest front 6 in the league along with two of the best young LWs in the game. They also manage to get some cap room to boot. This trade probably makes guys like Ryder and PA Parenteau expendable.
Carolina
Where to start? They get a superstar still in his prime with a good contract. The Canes had good depth across the board but were missing that superstar. It will be interesting to see the expected first line of Elias-Malkin-Moulson in action (with a possibility Berglund gets bumped up to the first line and Elias down to second). They also get a future Hall of Famer in Brodeur who is an improvement in net, so they are obviously trying to make a strong push immediately
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