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Enoch Root · 11-09-2013, 11:53 AM

Haven't read the thread yet, other than some of the negative reaction on the first couple pages and I am absolutely shocked by that. My thoughts: huge win for the Flames. HUGE!

Smid is a solid NHL defenseman. I would rate him as one step down from Giordano, He was the Oilers best defenseman (yes, that doesn't say much). My Oiler fan friends have been trying to argue with me over the last 2 or 3 years that Smid is as good as Gio. Very tough environment for him in Edmonton, but once he settles into a better system here, I think fans will love this acquisition.

Horak can't crack the Flames lineup. I like Horak, he is a smart young player that works hard. I would think he'll get a chance to play in Edmonton and I am happy for him. But at best, he might become a good3rd line player.

For Brossoit, it's funny because I always figured that the OIlers would rate him higher than everyone else and I often thought about proposing trades in that vein but we would never trade with Edmonton so why bother right? Brossoit is 5th in our goalie depth charts (excluding MacD) IMO - Berra, Ramo and Ortio are ahead of him, and Gillies is way better.

Maybe a 10 - 20% chance that Brossoit becomes a #1 goalie. If so, good on him. As for our depth, we can easily replace him by drafting another goalie with a late round pick in June.

Bottom line: I can't see Horak ever being as good as Smid, and there is a small chance that Brossoit will.

Smid is only 27 and makes the team better.

Huge win for the Flames and absolutely mind-bottling from the Oilers perspective.

Flames are a better team today, and the Oilers are a worse team. Way to go Feaster!!

11-09-2013, 11:53 AM	#565
Enoch Root Franchise Player Join Date: May 2012 Exp:	Haven't read the thread yet, other than some of the negative reaction on the first couple pages and I am absolutely shocked by that. My thoughts: huge win for the Flames. HUGE! Smid is a solid NHL defenseman. I would rate him as one step down from Giordano, He was the Oilers best defenseman (yes, that doesn't say much). My Oiler fan friends have been trying to argue with me over the last 2 or 3 years that Smid is as good as Gio. Very tough environment for him in Edmonton, but once he settles into a better system here, I think fans will love this acquisition. Horak can't crack the Flames lineup. I like Horak, he is a smart young player that works hard. I would think he'll get a chance to play in Edmonton and I am happy for him. But at best, he might become a good3rd line player. For Brossoit, it's funny because I always figured that the OIlers would rate him higher than everyone else and I often thought about proposing trades in that vein but we would never trade with Edmonton so why bother right? Brossoit is 5th in our goalie depth charts (excluding MacD) IMO - Berra, Ramo and Ortio are ahead of him, and Gillies is way better. Maybe a 10 - 20% chance that Brossoit becomes a #1 goalie. If so, good on him. As for our depth, we can easily replace him by drafting another goalie with a late round pick in June. Bottom line: I can't see Horak ever being as good as Smid, and there is a small chance that Brossoit will. Smid is only 27 and makes the team better. Huge win for the Flames and absolutely mind-bottling from the Oilers perspective. Flames are a better team today, and the Oilers are a worse team. Way to go Feaster!! Last edited by Enoch Root; 11-09-2013 at 11:55 AM.