MartysBetter
Rejoint: déc. 2017
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I actually really like Smith and I wouldn't be interested in moving him for Hughes. Mostly because with Hamilton here as NJ's #1 defenseman, I think Smith is a terrific #2 going forward. Whereas Hughes is a #1 and will be paid like one which could be really tough for the Devils. Basically it comes down to I prefer Smith @5x5 over Hughes@ 7x9 or something.
All that said from a realistic standpoint I think that trade value is fair. I just don't think it's realistic. Both teams would probably prefer to keep their homegrown talent. Only way I really see Q. Hughes to NJ is if he specifically requests to leave Vancouver and play with his brothers. Which if it happened would more likely be a couple years down the road. And if that is the case and NJ has all of the leverage his value will be way down to a point where Smith is not going to be involved. I don't see it happening anyways, more likely he signs a long extension with Vancouver and maybe goes to NJ when he gets to UFA.