I really don't mind this trade at all.
Smid is a heart and soul guy along the same lines of Giordano, blocks a ton of shots, and lays it all on the line. He is a legitimate NHL'er and addresses a need, plain and simple.
It's sad to see Brossoit go, but goalies are a complete crap-shoot. I truly believe Gillies is the goalie of the future, and until then, I have no issues running with Ramo, Berra and Ortio.
Horak wasn't looking like he'd amount to much more than a third or fourth liner, and he has been given the opportunities to show otherwise.
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