[Trade] Flames acquire Mike Smith (25% retained) for Chad Johnson, Brandon Hickey, & cond 3rd

[icecube]

A lot of worry warts. Treliving is a wIzard not a dummy. The 1st rounder is going nowhere. Jesus.

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

When Friedman or McKenzie report a trade, in general, the trade has been agreed to and they are just finalizing it.

This.

Its a done deal and likely just have to finalize some things with the league and/or inform the player(s) involved.

[FlamesAddiction]

Even if Brouwer were going the other way, Arizona should have to add something like a 2nd rounder.

[djsFlames]

A 1st would be bad. But I don't think that's the case. Brad isn't that desperate.

[Roof-Daddy]

16th overall?

Haha. No way would Tre trade 16th overall for a 35 year old goalie.

This starting to remind me of the Hamilton trade thread while waited for word on the return.

"Aw man, we're gonna lose Johnny in this"
"Gotta be Brodie + Bennett going the other way"

I highly doubt Tre gets fleeced here guys.

The only way our 1st is involved is if there is more coming with Smith in the deal IMO.

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by Hockey Fan #751

In 2011-12 with Phoenix he was 38-18-10 with a 2.21 GAA and .930 save percentage. He also carried the Coyotes to the third round (1.99 GAA and .944 SPCT in 16 playoff games).

Smith is a good acquisition for the Flames. Whether it's a good trade or not depends on the price. So we wait.

And 3 years ago he was 3.14 with a 0.904.

You can't Cherry pick her and he's way older with a huge contract

[Racki]

I don't bury my head in the sand when it comes to analytics...but c'mon man. The game of hockey is being reduced to a bunch of charts by so many now.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

What makes people think Treliving would ever consider giving up our 1st for a 36 year old goaltender? What has Treliving ever done for you to think this?

Giving Brouwer $16 million for starters.

[nik-]

Starting goaltender is going to be the "new center for Iggy" for this era of players.

[JurassicTunga12]

Treliving with more wizardry will get Strome/Reider/Duclair along with Smith for Brouwer, Bouma and a 7th.

[Flames Draft Watcher]

Originally Posted by the_only_turek_fan

Rather have Elliot

Don't understand that thinking at all with the abysmal playoffs Elliott had. Smith is as good an option as any that have been mentioned IMO

[Jordan!]

Please be true!

[icecube]

Everyone who is worried Calgary would trade their 1st for Mike Smith, please eat your own pubes immediately, you deserve it.

[Incogneto]

I'm expecting Gillies and Bouma for smith. Something like that.

[sureLoss]

McKenzie suggesting the Flames may be moving down and Arizona will retain salary

News Update

Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie
Assuming CGY/ARI get Smith trade done, key component will be ARI retaining $. CGY has 16th pick in draft; ARI has 23rd. Flip flop possible?

[colbym72]

Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie
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Assuming CGY/ARI get Smith trade done, key component will be ARI retaining $. CGY has 16th pick in draft; ARI has 23rd. Flip flop possible?

Interesting.

[Flash Walken]

Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher

Don't understand that thinking at all with the abysmal playoffs Elliott had. Smith is as good an option as any that have been mentioned IMO

I'd rather have Hiller than Elliott.

I'd rather have Joey MacDonald.

I'd rather Blake Comeau strap on the goalie pads.

[Racki]

Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher

Don't understand that thinking at all with the abysmal playoffs Elliott had. Smith is as good an option as any that have been mentioned IMO

...and the most back-breaking of all goals, the dreadful wrist shot at the end of the 2nd in game 3 would never have squeaked past a big goalie like Smith.

He's an upgrade for that reason alone.

[Badgers Nose]

It would be cool if a contract like Brouwer was goin back too.

[Icon]

Originally Posted by InCoGnEtO

I'm expecting Gillies and Bouma for smith. Something like that.

That would be atrocious.