Muzzin traded a Stone's throw away

[RT14]

To Phi:
-Jake Muzzin, D 26yrs $4.75mx2y - top pairing Dman in LA

To NYR:
-Michael Stone, D 25yrs $2mx2y - top pairing Dman in Ari
-Josh Manson, D 23yrs AHL - got taste of NHL with Ducks
-2015 1st #30
-2015 2nd #33

I like Muzzin's future with the Kings but there was too many solid young pieces coming back to turn this deal away. Stone may end up as good as Muzzin in the end and already put up decent numbers last year if you discount his -24 rating with the lowly Coyotes. To add another 1st, early 2nd and solid additional young Dman, it seemed worth it.

Thanks to Chief for the talks and glad to finally get my trading feet wet again.

[TurdFerguson]

Interesting deal. Not sure what I think of stone, really under the radar guy.

Muzzin is even more important to the Kings if voinov doesn't return next season ( no idea where that situation is at).

[simmer2]

I don't know much about Stone either.

Love to see so many moves right now though!

[Da_Chief]

Wasn't planning on moving my picks but the deal was right and Muzzin fits the salary cap and is a big upgrade. So easy deal. Thanks RT!

[Swayze11]

I'm not sure Stone is a top pairing D on most teams but either way it's a good deal for both sides.