I'd never suggest a blind faith in a GM or in a team, but I honestly trust Treliving to really beat the details to death when he makes a decision. Doesn't mean he makes the right one every time, as no GM does, but I know it's not haphazard or reckless.
I think landing at Smith likely says a few things ...
1) they couldn't get another option (MAF)
2) the cost to acquire other goaltenders was way too high
3) they couldn't be sure an untested goalie would be an upgrade
4) they didn't want the uncertainty of waiting until after the freeze
5) they feel their young stable of goaltenders is solid and will be ready in 2 years
6) they didn't want to make a decision on trading one of those young goaltenders without another season to sort out their order
As a guy that had MAF/Howard/Smith all along, I like where they went with this. If I could keep the 2nd at a 3rd I'd be happier, but I'm glad they shored up the goaltender position without moving Gillies, Andersson, Jankowski, Kylington or their 1st
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