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NHL trade grades: Knights add Schmid in deal with the Devils

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Shortly after trading goaltender Logan Thompson to the Washington Capitals, the Vegas Golden Knights turned around and added to their crease, dealing for Akira Schmid from the New Jersey Devils.

The trade also included forward Alexander Holtz coming to Vegas, with Paul Cotter and a 2025 third-round pick going to New Jersey.

Which GM did better in the swap? Here are our grades for both teams.