Boeser to Devils ACGMs

None of the above. I like Ty Smith, but he can't be the center piece of a Boeser deal. The deal would need to center around NJ's first, Holtz or L. Hughes. I can't see NJ giving up their first or Luke, so Holtz+ 2nd round pick for Boeser and Poolman works. Or Holtz + 2nd pick + Zacha for Boeser + late round pick.

If that's too high of a price, Smith could be the center piece of a Garland trade.

Devils are 100% not trading a top-5 pick, or any of their A+ prospects.
And I'd think Canucks fans, if they were in our shoes, would say the same. No?

If we are to believe the rumors, Zacha and Smith are targets for Vancouver.
I doubt Devils would move both guys as it would probably be one of them along with a lesser prospect or pick.

Where I think it probably stands....

Devils fan bid......Zacha
Devils GM bid......Zacha, 2nd
Fair price..............Zacha, McCarthy, 2nd
Canuck GM ask...Zacha, Smith
Canuck fan ask....Zacha, Luke, 1st

"None of the above... The deal would need to center around NJ's first"

... But there are multiple trades up there with NJ's first involved?

Yeah, there is a very wide range of returns on the menu here.

It would be ideal if we had a second pick in 1st round to use in Boeser deal.
But offering a top-5 pick or an unprotected 1st in 2023 shouldn't be considered.

Maybe there is a scenario where we trade for a late 1st to swap to Vancouver.

That's why Garland might be a better target vs Boeser