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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
I actually like Smid a lot, but I have this fear (if maybe a little irrational) that Brossoit is going to develop into a great player. If it was any team other than Edmonton, I wouldn't care as I know Gillies is the better prospect anyway.
For some reason I thought Smid was older, so my initial reaction was little more negative, but at 27 with 3 more years in the deal (and no clauses), that is nice. Plus, we need the toughness.
All in all, I think this was a good deal for us... but I am holding my breathe to see how Brossoit develops.
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Yeah I feel the same way - but you dont get something without giving something back - so we gave up potential for some needed toughness
When ever watched the Oil - ( mostly cause I get perverse joy in watching them lose) Smid was at least standing up for his teamates and punishing guys in the corner and the front of the net.