On this day in 2017 (February 27, 2017), the Dallas Stars made a midseason roster move, acquiring defenseman Greg Pateryn and a 2017 fourth-round pick from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for defenseman Jordie Benn.

Pateryn, 26 at the time, was viewed as a reliable, right-shot defenseman who could provide depth, physicality, and penalty-killing ability on the back end. While not known for high offensive output, he brought experience and stability to the Stars’ blue line. The included fourth-round pick also added a future asset for Dallas as the organization looked to balance immediate needs with long-term planning.

For Montreal, Jordie Benn offered versatility, grit, and playoff-style experience. Having spent parts of six seasons with Dallas, Benn was capable of logging heavy minutes and contributing in multiple situations, helping the Canadiens as they geared up for a playoff push.

While not a blockbuster trade, this swap represented a classic deadline-style move, with both teams addressing specific roster needs. Nearly six years later, it remains an interesting example of teams balancing depth, experience, and draft assets during the stretch run of a season.

What do you think looking back? Did Dallas get more value by adding Pateryn and a draft pick, or did Montreal benefit more with Benn for their playoff run?