Is Wahlstrom expected to take a step forward? I'm not sure. He seems sort of headcase-ish. Also, the coaching change in NYI was to a Trotzian disciple, so I don't see a wild change to an offensive system. We're going to see more of the same.
In a vacuum, I'd want Smith. If you have an overflow of defenseman, I can understand wanting to even things out. But seeking Wahlstrom wouldn't be my target and neither would dealing Smith.