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Originally Posted by moon
Except the deal was talked about 3 weeks before the discussions with Brygalov had started and indications from Edmonton media are that MacTavish had talked about moving Smid since the start of the season since he wanted a more mobile, puck moving defense group.
The Bryzgalov aspect and salary cap concerns seem to not have been an issue at all. There are a lot other guys that make sense to move for cap issues that if is their concern.
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I may have missed this but I hadn't heard this at all. It seemed to me that the Oilers were looking to get bigger and tougher on the blue line. Besides, there is nothing wrong with Smid's mobility or puck moving abilities. He's not a PP QB or offensive dynamo but he can move the puck well.