Yesterday, Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill threw an unexpected curveball by trading D Jordie Benn to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for D Greg Pateryn and a fourth-round pick.
Surprised? More than likely. Appalled? Maybe. However you might feel about the trade, one thing is clear: Jim Nill is prepared to go down any path during this trade deadline. It doesn’t matter the stakes or the players involved. If it sounds good, he very well might take it.
Before we break down this trade, everyone needs to do one thing: check your emotions at the door.