Sorry, no offense but...
This phrase screams of someone who doesn't watch any hockey outside NJ or just reads box scores.
I'm not saying that MZ is the answer, but this is far and wide not another #7D D man trade.
MZ is probably the best puck mover this team has seen since pre-Oduya, if he can even return close to pre-2012 form.
The fact that this guy REALLY wants to play here means nothing to folks as well? How many threads are constantly posted here of players who even subtlety allude to anything they even remotely liked better about their new team vs. their time in NJ.
I give Lou credit in showing ZP that he's putting effort and making this team a competitive team NOW - not in 2015. That and any playoff depth beyond the 1st round would do wonders.
Honestly does anyone really think that Suter, Weber, or even Vishnovsky was available, much less without sacrificing any prime pieces?
Fair trade - taking a risk - shows the fanbase and ZP that NJ is never a "content" franchise.