Why on earth would VGK not only trade Smith to a division rival but retain for a terrible return?

Habs reject. Add broberg, then Bourgault, then konovalov and it's a deal

Good point. Oilers definitely would be interested in moving 2 of their top 3 prospects and arguably our top goalie prospect for a 35 year old who has had 4 or 5 major surgeries over the years. Definitely realistic

lol trading Smith “within the division” doesn’t mean a whole lot. He’s an below average 2C/really good 3C who’s a UFA. It’s not like you’re trading a young, elite dman or centerman who’s going to haunt you for the next decade haha

I see how the value isn’t great for VGK in this deal, but they do need cap space for Eichel so it’s not a crazy proposal to think they may slightly lose a deal.

Why would vgk trade him to someone they could possibly face in the 1st or 2nd round of the playoffs? If we move smith it will be to an eastern team…

Also We need cap space so we retain half and take on Turris so under a million in cap savings? No thanks

Devils say no

Koskinen cap dump should net the Devils a 2nd at least.
PK should return a 2nd plus at TDL if retained.
Devils can't decline fast enough.