Mackiaveli
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- Nov 24, 2015
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Pretty simple proposal - would the Sharks entertain a Will Smith for the Habs 1st Rd Pick swap?
From SJS's perspective, if they get Celebrini at the draft they will have Eklund/Smith/Celebrini down the middle. With 5-7OA, they can add a top prospect d-man (Levshunov/Parekh) and trade from a position of strength.
For MTL, Smith was their original target at the draft given the history between Hughes/Smith and the fit both in terms of personality and playstyle to what their team currently needs (high skill center). While there will be great players available at the draft at 5-7, it is very likely Lindstrom will be gone by then which would be the only other top 10 quality C in the draft. Smith is also likely ready to step into the NHL next year, which better fits the timeline for the Habs than an Eiserman or Catton who may be another year away.
From SJS's perspective, if they get Celebrini at the draft they will have Eklund/Smith/Celebrini down the middle. With 5-7OA, they can add a top prospect d-man (Levshunov/Parekh) and trade from a position of strength.
For MTL, Smith was their original target at the draft given the history between Hughes/Smith and the fit both in terms of personality and playstyle to what their team currently needs (high skill center). While there will be great players available at the draft at 5-7, it is very likely Lindstrom will be gone by then which would be the only other top 10 quality C in the draft. Smith is also likely ready to step into the NHL next year, which better fits the timeline for the Habs than an Eiserman or Catton who may be another year away.