Quoting: Celtics21
My guess is top 12 protected
Schmid and Foote don’t make the Bruins and are pointless adds to this trade. Would rather have a 3rd based on current depth even though I think Schmid is worth a 3rd to another team.
My guess is Boston would prefer an immediate good prospect or a 2024 first
2024 1st vs 2025 1st...very different scenarios
2024 1st:
-- Trade occurs in late June.
-- Top-10 Pick has higher value.
-- Ullmark would be sold as rental, so has a little less value himself.
-- Swayman may not be extended, so Bruins may give up leverage in negotiations him if they trade Ullmark
-- So NJD probably would want something else out of it.
2025 1st:
-- Trade occurs in July
-- After free agency period
-- Fewer other goalies on market
-- Likely after Swayman extends
-- When Ullmark can extend
-- Pick is worth a bit less
-- So BOS probably would want something else out of it
On Schmid.....He is our best prospect goalie, who was rushed to NHL. He is waiver exempt next year, so we can use 2024-25 to develop him in AHL without any worry.