i think i'm prepare to say that just swapping jokipakka for russell straight across makes sense for both teams. one piece is owed a major payday and possibly doesn't fit the flames future plans the other is a young controlable asset on a modest salary that seems to fit with the flames stated direction of size and mobility. Dallas also isn't short changed in the deal as they get a legitimate boost in their cup quest from russell.
that's how i would break the deal down were it one for one. however this has the potential to be a grand slam for the flames with all that dallas added to the deal. i was also a little surprised BTW that we got a roster dman back in the trade at all, just doesn't happen too often that teams subtract any player from an area of need when loading up at the deadline.
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