[Trade] Leafs acquire Denis Malgin from Florida for Mason Marchment

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Malgin is the definition of a fringe NHLer. Too small to check anyone effectively. Not a consistent enough scorer to stick in the top 9. Defensive liability at times.

He's got skills, but he isn't a complete player, hence why he was in and out of the lineup this year. Plus the Panther's forward depth is pretty good. That's not going to change in Toronto.

I know nothing about Marchment, so I wonder if this was just a move to accommodate the player in the spirit of goodwill rather than a solid hockey trade.

[PeteMoss]

Kind of odd that two teams in a battle for a playoff spot traded with each other.

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers

They won’t survive the first round without a D upgrade. They’re getting picked apart. They have no problems scoring.

They might not even make the playoffs.

[savemedrzaius]

Originally Posted by transplant99

They might not even make the playoffs.

Unless Buffalo goes on some kind of run these last 20 games (not likely, it is the Sabres) one of them will get in.

This trade seems fine. Marchment was unimpressive in his few games up this season. Two fresh starts is all this is for two so-so prospects.