mechaphil wrote:
Now, Malone last season would have been easy to snatch up with a good trade. But this year, he's absolutely remade himself on a Tampa Bay team that will push for the playoffs, and he won't be going anywhere unless Tampa can get something greater than him in return.
To get Malone I'd trade Butler, and Connolly + 1st rounder.
Give a little, get a little. They'd improve on defense, and continue to build beyond St. Louis and Lecavilier; I think that Weber could become just as good as Butler if he continues to develop. He's hitting that age where he should be playing NHL hockey, he's completely destroying the AHL right now. +17 with 10 points in 36 games. Very promising stats.