Fans on this board fail to realize RNH is a fine player . Everyone and his dog wanted him after his world cup play . Now they think he crap because of his point totals . He is Edmonton best defensive C and is being used in a checking role . If fans took the time to look at his under lying numbers they would see he is playing good hockey . Have to admit he did have a really bad game last week , one of his worst but one game doesn't make or break a player if so everyone should offer the TML whatever they want for Matthews after all his first NHL games a 4 goal game .
The only way RNH will be traded is for cap space when needed or for a PMPPQB in the form a RHD .
Now from LA point of view Carter is the better player today and they don't care if RNH is better next year or in 3 years they are a cup contender today and they stick with the player they know fits in their system . Classic case of you don't fix whats not broken .