The Kings were in the market for a veteran top-four rearguard, so they did well to land Maatta--a two-time Stanley Cup champion with the Penguins in 2016 and 2017. The young Kings did not give up much here, and even got Chicago to retain $750,108 on Maatta's contract.

The 'Hawks obviously felt the need to move out a contract in anticipation of the free agency period, which begins later this week. So, they moved Maatta in exchange for a minor-league center in Morrison (who is not going to be a factor at the NHL level). More moves to come.

Maatta's role and ice time could increase with the Kings, so he may have sneaky sleeper fantasy value in 2020-21. The Finnish blueliner is a candidate to play alongside Drew Doughty on the top pairing this season.