Finding a realistic trade partner for Brendan Smith

When it comes to the trade deadline, the Rangers don’t have many tangible assets to trade from. Unlike past deadlines during the rebuild, their pending UFAs aren’t of much value. With Phil Di Giuseppe likely not getting much in a trade, it makes you wonder if a Brendan Smith trade makes more sense. He might have some actual value, given he’s been relatively serviceable this season. At least when he’s not paired with Libor Hajek.

Two irresponsible rumormongering posts in one day? How dare I?

When Smith is away from Hajek, he’s a serviceable third pair defender. He’s not going to win you games, but he shouldn’t cost you games either. He’s certainly overpaid on his current contract, but dealing…