No link, too lazy and inept to bother looking for it, but I remember Brian Burke saying something to the effect that Smid had the lowest intestinal fortitude of any player he had seen. Or the smallest pain threshold or something.
A private drinking game I've had during Oiler games is to drink every time Smid writhes in pain or is seen grimacing greatly. Many drinks ahead.
Mr Mastadon already commented on Smid's faux toughness, that has always bothered me about him. Pushing and shoving after whistles for no real good reason, yet rarely ever fighting. Although I believe he did best Iginla in a fight.
I liked Horak (past tense intentional) but we got an NHL defensman for a guy that cannot crack our roster. Goalies are always question marks, so I call that a tie. So we win, Oiler stink and all.
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