Player traded at the deadline says he wants to re-sign with his new team.

It sounds like one of the players moved at the deadline very much enjoys his new home. 

In a recent report from New York Rangers insider Larry Brooks of the New York Post, the agent for National Hockey League veteran Brendan Smith touched on the fact that Smith would very much like to return to the Rangers for another season.

“Brendan has told me that he enjoyed the entire experience of playing in New York and being with the Rangers and that he certainly would consider signing a new deal and going back instead of becoming a free agent,” agent Anton Thun told The Post. 

Smith had a very good showing in the first round of the playoffs, establishing his physical presence earlier on, but saw a big decrease in playing time in the second round. That being said the Rangers did trade draft picks for him at the deadline, so one has to wonder if they view him as a part of their future.

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“It was a very positive experience. Coming from one Original Six team to another one was special for him,” Thun said. “As Brendan said, he’s more than open to coming back.

“I’m sure I’ll be speaking to Jeff in the next week or so and we’ll see if we can work something out.”

Smith played 18 regular season games with the Rangers following the trade and his numbers were vastly superior to those he displayed as a member of the Detroit Red Wings earlier in the season. One has to wonder if that might price the already cap-strapped Rangers out of a potential free agent bid however.