I like it a little more for SJ than Jersey. The Devils seem to give up a lot here for a goalie who I'm not sure they need that bad. I would think Harding is the goalie of the future so although Budaj is solid and improving, Harding has just as much of a chance to be the longterm #1 in NJ. I guess Budaj might be a few OV points higher next season but beyond that Harding has more potential. Basically, NJ paid a high price to fill a hole they might have been able to fill from within.
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