Vegas' bottom 6 depth after Tuch and Glass is pretty terrible so I don't see them doing that tbh.

Perhaps Vegas will agree only if they really know how to use Risto correctly and if there is Thompson in the deal, who will replace Tuch on the right wing in the near future.

Id need to know more about his injury, id rather have Smith or Stastny. Also rather not trade Asplund for no reason, Risto is enough. If they need bottom 6 forwards, Vesey or Sheary, there you go

Tuch we need more because of type and age, he has a good contract.

Enter *Rasmus Asplund

I would add Tage or Asplund to this deal, both have pretty similar value

Why would you rather have Smith? He's 5 years older and on a worse contract

decent numbers in the AHL how do you know though that this will translate to NHL success?

Dont but i like the depth instead of, 'idk maybe overkill, who cares' thats bad asset managment

Smith getting 5 mill for 3 more years, similar contract to Risto, and is good for 50 to 60 points especially in a top 6 role. With Tuch out, he's been nearly a ppg player in Vegas top 6, his stats usually dip when put on Eakin's line. He's the same age as Skinner, and the just gave him 9 mill for a long time

Well yes, I meant it, replace Asplund with Thompson.