Horak can be a useful NHL player but he does not fit the "Burke" criteria. I don't see how he really helps Edmonton either to be honest. He is a very similar player to Anton Lander.
Brossoit has all the tools to be a successful NHL goaltender. I am not sure if he has the mental toughness though. We shall see. I liked him as a prospect though and will miss him for sure.
Outside of being a right handed shot Ladislav Smid is everything that this defense is currently missing. He is without a doubt a top four defensmen and is only 27 years old.
Based on pure value we win this trade easily. I like it!
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