No, we're not attaching pick 35 to Gibson.

Picks are going the wrong way in the Rangers trade, Kakko and Toruba are each worth maybe a 3rd, Vatrano is going to cost a 1+

Let Colangelo gets reps in San Diego and ride out more of Stromes deal, that's a lot of retention for that little payout.

You improved the defense, but the bottom 6 is still lacking

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I like Gibson more than most Devils fans, I think. But I don’t think I would move a key roster piece for him if there is no salary retention. At full salary, it’s going to be a price Ducks fans won’t like. This is why I think Gibson will only be moved if he asks to do so.

Kakko and Trouba (without retention) as a package are probably worth a second and a fourth. I wouldn't include Vaaks, let alone Frankie, in that deal.

I don't see the point of trading Gibby if it costs us a second (especially pick #35!). Marino's contract expires the season that I'd expect this roster to be competitive.

Vatrano was not good in the playoffs with Zibanajad and Kreider for the Rangers, talking like 33%xgf almost exactly in each series