Confirmed Trade: [CHI/ARI] Nick Schmaltz for Brendan Perlini and Dylan Strome

[FireGerardGallant]

What the Hell is Chayka doing

 

[LeafChief]

Perlini swings the pendulum. Not bad for Chicago.

 

[SR]

That makes the deal dramatically better for Chicago, Perlini is the centerpiece of the trade if he's being involved in the swap. Perlini being included makes it a hell of a lot better than if Strome was the centerpiece.

It's not both, its one of Strome or Perlini. I hope anyway.

 

[780il]

Why tf would Chicago trade Schmaltz for Strome lmao

 

[MMC]

 

[Empoleon8771]

It's not both, its one of Strome or Perlini. I hope anyway.

No, it's both.

 

[Kcb12345]

Actually not a bad trade for the Hawks.

 

[LordNeverLose]

 

[Breakers]

I just don't get it.
This was Schmaltz on the dumpster fire that was Chicago last season:

Overall points: 52 (t-2nd)
5v5 points: 33 (3rd)
Power play points: 13 (2nd)
Overall goals: 21 (3rd)
5v5 goals: 7 (t-7th)
Overall assists: 31 (3rd)
5v5 assists: 16th (4th)
5v5 Corsi percentage (min. 41 games): 51.63 (7th)
5v5 on-ice goals for percentage (min. 41 games): 52.17 (4th)
Takeaways: 86 (1st)

 

[HOPE]

wowow trades like this rarely happen before chrismas...

 

[thesaadfather]

WHY WHY WHY would Chicago give up on Schmaltz.

Chicago trading Schmaltz because of a poor 20 games seems incredibly dumb to me, especially when the primary piece of the return is Strome. Just seems really, really dumb.

It's a hell of a trade for Arizona if it ends up happening, what a steal for them.

I'm puzzled as well. Is this another cap move from the Hawks?

He had a good year last year, but they've been trying break Schmaltz out of the mold of pure playmaker, but he still defers too much. Still not sure if he's a wing or center. Good stick defensively but doesn't consistently make an impact in his own zone, IMO. Probably just too much uncertainty, and he likely wanted a big contract.

 

[PensandCaps]

Schmaltz is fantastic imo in games ive seen.

Really underrated. Think he can hit 70. Bad trade for Chicago.

 

[Burnt Biscuits]

Why tf would Chicago trade Schmaltz for Strome lmao

I like that deal for Chicago, Strome and Perlini for Schmaltz is a good rebuilding move. Actually think I like Perlini more out of him and D. Strome.

 

[ffh]

If this is Schmaltz for Strome + minor pieces then Chayka wins yet another trade.

do you consider perlini minor peices

 

[VainGretzky]

Arizona what the hell

 

[780il]

I like that deal for Chicago, Strome and Perlini for Schmaltz is a good rebuilding move.

I just saw that its both Perlini and Strome. I like that for Chicago

 

[Wintersun]

I like that deal for Arizona. It could maybe backfire but as far as I'm concerned I'm not even sure Perlini and Strome are legitimate NHL players. They may improve but that doesn't look nearly as bad as some think for Arizona. These guys were pretty highly valued not long ago but they have not done much.

It could obviously backfire, but that's far from certain.

 

[SR]

No, it's both.

Eh, ya right. Damn, thats going to bite us in the ass.

Perlini if given the right line mates is fantastic. Strome, still a project.

 

[Lays]

Unexpected wow, I like it for the Hawks

 

[Empoleon8771]

Why tf would Chicago trade Schmaltz for Strome lmao

The trade became really good for the Hawks once it was announced Perlini was involved in the swap. Strome isn't the primary piece in the trade, it was a really good move for Chicago.

I think both teams benefit from this, I think Arizona gets the best player right now, but Chicago gets 2 guys who have the potential to be big contributors down the road.

 

[780il]

Wtf Arizona?

Perlini AND Strome for Schmaltz?

Chicago takes it and runs

 

[Machinehead]

This better not crash Corsica

 

[devilsfan35]

Risky for Chicago but I’m sure Strome will figure it out

 

[Orca Smash]

For me schmaltz is the best player in this trade, love his skill level, feel like arizona wins this.

 

[Foppberg]

Good trade. Arizona gets the better player but if Perlini/Strome pan out then it'll be pretty clear win for them. I just doubt the likelihood of that.