Like Thomas Vanek Smith 's preference would be to remain a Wing but understands that choice is out of his hands .
Thomas Vanek is another Wing who will become an unrestricted free agency at season 's end and someone frequently mentioned in trade talk .
Like Thomas Vanek , another Wing who will become an unrestricted free agency at season 's end and someone frequently mentioned in trade talk , Smith 's preference would be to remain a Wing but understands that choice is out of his hands .