You would support to trade away a potential 1st line center and the 8thOA for a smaller version of Iafallo and a 12 goal career high winger, who's production is declining since 3 years to 6 goals?
Iafallo has never hit 20 goals; I see Fiala's potential as a 30 goal scorer. They're completely different players, and Fiala brings dynamic zone entry skills and he's a threat to create his own chances going outside-in. He's also been on teams who have historically suppressed offense in NSH and MIN, and I think with some of our up and coming prospects he could further blossom. He's the centerpiece of this deal for me.
Greenway on the other hand is the type of player we don't have on our team or potentially in our system. Look at Tuch in Vegas, Maroon in Tampa, etc. He's a big body with snarl who creates space for his teammates and has an underrated passing ability. He can play on your 2nd line if needed, and is a stud on the 3rd line if you're a contender.
Lastly, they both fit the age group we are thinnest in. Kempe, Iafallo, and perhaps Moore are basically the only meaningful players we have insulating young guys after Kopitar and Doughty. I like Kupari, but you have to give to get and we have plenty of center prospects. As for the 8th overall, we have the deepest pool in the NHL. I'd be ecstatic if that pick became a player like Fiala, so why not acquire him now to help mesh with our current NHL-ready prospects rather than wait 3-4 years?
I'm not saying I'd for sure pull the trigger on this, but I definitely would be decently happy with it.
