You know who's excited today? The Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks, and Dallas Stars. Sure, their new acquisitions could all be busts, but you can take it to the bank that those locker rooms and those fan bases are jazzed. Fourteen years ago, then-GM Neil Smith obtained Stephane Matteau, Brian Noonan, Glenn Anderson, and Craig MacTavish at the trade deadline in exchange for Tony Amonte, Mike Gartner, and Todd Marchant. Risky? Of course. Worth it? You tell me.
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