The Dallas Stars have traded defenseman Jordie Benn to the Montreal Canadiens for Greg Pateryn and a 2017 4th round pick.
The 29-year old Benn was undrafted. He carries a $1.1 million salary cap hit for two more years.
The 26-year old Pateryn was drafted 128th overall in the 5th round of the 2008 draft by the Maple Leafs. He carries a $800,000 cap hit for another year.
Thoughts from the media …
Brian Wilde: “Benn is a defenceman who shoots left. He’s a steady d-man. He won’t give you anything flashy. Only -3 on a bad team. 2nd pair D. Well done.”
Arpon Basu: “Frankly, getting anything for an unhappy Greg Pateryn who for a reason I will never understand wasn’t going to get a shot makes good sense.”
Eric Engels: “Pateryn has 82 games of NHL experience under his belt. Hadn’t been able to gain a consistent spot in MTL’s lineup since 2012.”
Arpon Basu: “Two more years at $1.1 million for Jordie Benn, 29, seems like a good situation for Habs.”
Jordie Benn
Greg Pateryn