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Montreal Canadiens Eastern Conference Atlantic Division
Trade Details
DEVILS, HABS SWAP BIG WINGERS Monday, February 29, 2016
The Montreal Canadiens acquired winger Stefan Matteau from the New Jersey Devils for winger Devante Smith-Pelly.
What does it give the Montreal Canadiens?
The Habs claimed rugged veteran winger Mike Brown off waivers from San Jose, which made Smith-Pelly expendable. In Matteau, the Habs receive a strapping left-winger with an unrefined game (but still some upside as a power forward).
What does it give the New Jersey Devils?
The Devils traded Lee Stempniak to Boston, which opened up a spot on right wing for Smith-Pelly with the Devils. Therefore, this deal could work out well for New Jersey. Smith-Pelly brings much-needed grit to the Devils' forward corps.
Fantasy Impact
Smith-Pelly's fantasy value should spike up after this deal, as he may be given a legitimate top-nine forward role for the rest of 2015-16. Matteau is more of a project still, but should be a fantasy dark horse for 2016-17.
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