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World Junior Star Andrew Gibson Traded: Blockbuster Deal or Depth Move?

The Soo Greyhounds just shipped World Junior defenseman Andrew Gibson to the Oshawa Generals for forward Brady Smith and a hefty pile of draft picks. Is this a sign of a larger rebuild in the Soo, or are they simply stocking up for a future run? Eight draft picks seems like a massive haul for a player many pegged as an NHL-ready talent. Are the Greyhounds undervaluing Gibson, or is there something we dont know about his development?

This trade also makes you wonder about Oshawas intentions. Are they gearing up for a deep playoff push this year? Is Smith the piece they were missing, or are they overpaying for a short-term gain? With Gibson now in the mix, how do you see their defensive pairings shaping up, and could this move propel them to the top of the conference?

I'm curious to hear your thoughts. Is this a win-win trade, or is one team getting fleeced? What does this trade say about the current state of the OHL? Let the debate begin!