Confirmed with Link: [ARI/WPG] Coyotes acquire Nathan Smith plus Brian Little (LTIR) for 2022 4th rd pick.

[TheLegend]

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[RABBIT]

And unsigned college UFA/Olympian Nathan Smith

 

[TheLegend]

Here's why.....

 

[rt]

Is Nathan Smith a player, or what? Unlike McBain, he’s not been on my radar. Another big C, highly productive college player, and Olympian like McBain.

Does this explain why Nash was waived, despite Larsson being on the block? Will Smith and McBain join the Yotes this season?

 

[hbk]

Another C prospect having a breakout year.

 

[TheLegend]

We're sending a fourth round pick back.

 

[TheLegend]

 

[TheLegend]

Fear not.... thread title will be updated to include Nathan Smith

 

[TheLegend]

Another C prospect having a breakout year.

 

[SR]

BA with another beauty. Smith is a damn good pick up. Was a monster at Minnesota. I like this.

 

[SR]

These college kids are playing against the best talent there is not counting the pro leagues.

 

[JasonDemersWasOkay]

I could see McBain jumping in this year for a couple games. Smith will be in Tucson for forseeable future

 

[Bonin21]

Smith can still become a free agent July 1 if he wants I'm pretty sure. Blake Wheeler/Justin Schultz scenario.

 

[rt]

 

[rt]

Smith can still become a free agent July 1 if he wants I'm pretty sure. Blake Wheeler/Justin Schultz scenario.

They aren’t trading for these kids prior to negotiating with them. The trade signals that they’ve agreed to terms already.

 

[Jamieh]

I could see McBain jumping in this year for a couple games. Smith will be in Tucson for forseeable future

Normally these guys will only sign if you agree to play them this season to burn off a year of entry level deal.

 

[rt]

We're sending a fourth round pick back.

That’s not how it was reported initially. You sure?

 

[Sm00chy]

Don't know anything about Smith. I do like rolling the dice on a few guys who are a little further along in their development. That 4th is what?... 4-5 years from getting a crack at an NHL lineup?

 

[Jamieh]

That’s not how it was reported initially. You sure?

 

[rt]

@mouser - likelihood that Little’s contract is insured?

 

[Bonin21]

They aren’t trading for these kids prior to negotiating with them. The trade signals that they’ve agreed to terms already.

We'll see. Nothing is locked in until they sign and he's still got game(s) to play.

 

[rt]

I could see McBain jumping in this year for a couple games. Smith will be in Tucson for forseeable future

@mouser - how does the ELC year burn off work? Do they need to play in the NHL if the team agrees to burn a year?

 

[TheLegend]

We're getting BIG down the middle Chauncey......

 

[MIGs Dog]

These college kids are playing against the best talent there is not counting the pro leagues.

Well...we are playing in a college arena next few seasons, so totally makes sense.

 

[Kevin27NYI]

Really liked this deal, plus the other deal you guys made. College guys that are ready to step in right away.