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The problem with trading Demelo is that you are trading away a guy who has experience and proven performance against elite players - so even if you get the top 4 wish list d guy in the deal, you're robbing Peter to pay Paul. I think Heinola and Samberg make Stanley expendable.
Don't get me wrong, I've really loved Stanley and woud be happy to have him here long term and continue to watch his growth, but logically he could be the guy to deal to help us this year.
Stanley's play this year should make him more valuable in trade than Samberg and certainly more valuable than DeMelo. Heinola has probably had enough exposure that he carries a fair value himself. The reason to consider trading Stanley is exactly because he would have significant value.