[SuperMatt18]

It does make me laugh a little.

Huberdeau had 115 points last year, was +35, and outscored the next team mate by 27 points. (65.35% GF%)

Tkachuk is on pace 111 points, is + 21, and is on pace to outscore his next team mate by 35 points. (62.67 GF%)

So really in terms of impact to the Panthers their offensive performance isn't that different YoY. They did get a player that is 4.5 years younger, and Tkachuk is the better 200 ft player and play driver. But the team really misses Weegar a lot.

In terms of making the Panthers better in the short term when they are trying to contend for a cup I still don't think it made them better. Trade might actually be a little bit lose - lose at this point, really Tkachuk is the only person coming out ahead...which is exactly what Tkachuk is all about.