NJ is the ideal trade partner for the Canucks but Fitz seems to be a very patient GM, that knows the values of his player. Imo, he sold high on Smith for Marino.
Slowly, he is building a solid young team but there goalie situation is the one area, that needs to get sorted out. Irregardless, on paper they seem ready to compete with alot of good piece, for next season but his overall record with that team is still mediocre - hence, the top 5 picks; and we had seen the game is played on the ice & not on paper. At this point, NJ is still a young team, that has not learned how to win...