Smid thinks he is ready. UPD: Hopes to be cleared for mid October

[GioforPM]

Smid when he first came to Calgary > any of the competitors for his spot. Not so sure about Smid at the time he got injured. He was pretty slow, and not a complement to Engelland's also slow style.

So it really depends on his fitness and game speed IMO.

[Enoch Root]

and how much that injury was actually affecting his play.

He could be the Smid of 3 years ago, or he could be the Smid of last year - we won't know until we see him out there

[killer_carlson]

Agreed

A healthy Smid is a great bottom pairing guy. Nasty, physical, shut down, good on the PK.

A broken Smid is a warrior, but likely gets passed by others on the depth chart.

[neo45]

How many games can be play in the minors on a conditioning stint?

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by neo45

How many games can be play in the minors on a conditioning stint?

I think if they want him in Stockton he goes through waivers easily (salary being the issue).

[CalgaryFan1988]

Originally Posted by neo45

How many games can be play in the minors on a conditioning stint?

Pretty sure it's 2 weeks, regardless of games played.

[cannon7]

Gonna be interesting to see what the Flames do if Smid is indeed ready in mid-October. Maybe he ends up lining up on Brodie's left side? Maybe he gets showcased there for a potential trade? Looks like there'll be a short window for guys like Wilson (assuming he's signed), Wotherspoon and Kulak to prove they belong on this blueline. Smid is arguably too expensive to play on the third pairing, and if he is indeed healthy, I'm sure a team out there would be interested. Maybe a Smid+Raymond package and take a single player in return to balance out the cap hit. Not sure who I'd target though.

[codynw]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

I think if they want him in Stockton he goes through waivers easily (salary being the issue).

He doesn't need to be placed on waivers for a conditioning stint.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by codynw

He doesn't need to be placed on waivers for a conditioning stint.

I know - my point is I think they could safely waive him because of his salary and he could play all the games they want.

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by codynw

He doesn't need to be placed on waivers for a conditioning stint.

He does need to be on the roster as one of our 23 NHLers though.

[sureLoss]

Wes Gilbertson @SUNGilbertson
Today was the date that Ladislav Smid's surgeon had pegged for full clearance. #Flames defenceman feels he is "as ready as I can be."