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Originally Posted by TKB
Maybe I should of worded it differently for you then. Anytime Smid was talked about on CP most people would say how terrible he was. Does this make you feel better?
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Can see where you are going with this, trying to find a way to slip a jab in at Flames fans.
Swing and a miss. CP has plenty of hate on for Justin Schultz, also recall a post saying Smid's face was very punchable...but can't remember any specific hating on him. He was never a polarizing guy - just your typical No. 4 defenseman.
Move makes sense for the Flames even as a rebuilding team, it's a good value move getting a marginal top-4 guy for a career 3rd liner/AHL type. They can always flip Smid down the road if they so choose. In the meantime he'll help with Giordano gone.
But what on earth is Edmonton thinking? Worst defense in the NHL...trade probably your most solid d-man...for magic beans....to overpay a goalie no other team wants....to play behind an even worse defense.
Also why do the Oilers still pay scouts? They only go after Oil Kings players anyway.
The jokes write themselves when it comes to the Oilers.