Confirmed Trade: [UTA/DET] Olli Maatta for 2025 NYR 3rd round pick

[SoundAndFury]

So wait, Detroit trades pays a second to trade Walman away but acquires a 3rd to ship out Maatta?

Very much thought this was the Rags getting Maatta and was quite confused. Still not sure how the same team has to pay a 2nd to move Walman but gets a 3rd for a worse defenceman

That's market economy for ya.

 

[mattihp]

Just the last day I saw him in a thread about players impossible not to like. I think he will be a good character and a decent hockey player for them.

 

[dragonballgtz]

Can we give them Holl & Goof as well? Utah, you can keep your 3rd round pick.

 

[nbwingsfan]

Maybe it's the system if most of the dmen suck? You guys said Hronek sucked while a wing but here in Vancouver he's been a legitimate #2 and by all accounts he's taken another step in his own end this season.

Ah yes. Ben Chairot, the ghost of Jeff Petry, Justin Holl and Gus were all known as such all stars before they became to the Wings

 

[Dead Coyote]

People definitely underestimating Maatta in here because he isn't flashy, has weaknesses, and doesn't score points.

Solid stay at home D, exactly what Utah needed, at a low cost. Would have been better if he was a RHD but for the cost he was definitely better than anyone else on the market. No, Holl or Liljegren are not better than Maatta at what he does. Holl would be cheaper and Liljegren has more value and is a better player, but neither are better stay at home D.

 

[LarKing]

Maatta was probably the best of Holl, Petry, etc but this gives room for a permanent spot for Johansson. Seems like a win for both team.