Yeah...this is a good trade for us.
Flames dealt from a position of organizational depth and addressed an organizational weakness...and they bought low. Smid helps us now, and going forward. Can't complain - especially because we were going to need to go UFA shopping to get a D-man next year anyways...this is a much cheaper price than overpaying someone in the summer.
He gives us the depth to continue to develop d-men at the AHL level.
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