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Why would Buffalo want even more defenseman back in return for Jack Eichel? They already have too many left-handed defenders as it is. They need forwards and forward prospects, not more defenders. They’re already going to be drafting Owen Power who is yet another left-handed defenseman. Even if they are Vegas’s best prospects (and they’re not) unless buffalo turns around and flips them for the forwards they want the deal doesn’t do any favors for Buffalo.
Rielly Smith is all well and good except he has a one-year contract and probably no intention of re-signing in Buffalo. The trade doesn’t happen without Alex Tuch and Krebs or Glass. The late first round pick is more of a throw in than a corner stone asset.