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Originally Posted by Vinny01
I agree but it is just so hard to pull Russell out of the top 4 the way he has been playing. Gio and Wideman are solidly in the top 4 and Brodie is playing great as of late. I can see Smid pushing Russell to the bottom pair but not the way they have both been playing this year
Smid is going to log heavy PK minutes that is for sure
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How do you account for the Flames going 2-7 (21 Goals for and 33 goals against) over the last bit with Russell, Wideman and Brodie exceeding expectations.? Even Butler has been doing as good or better than expected.
Without Gio the Flames defense is near the bottom of the NHL.
Over the season the Flames have given up the 3rd most goals against in the league.
Smid will get as much ice-time as he can handle on this squad. A GAA of 3.5 is a sign of a weak defense.