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Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe
There is actually a significant risk of Smith getting claimed. Some teams out there are looking for defencemen due to injuries, and Smith is a nice fill-in as a 6th D who has a modest expiring cap hit. He probably does clear, but wouldn't be surprised if a team puts in a claim due to short-term need.
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I'm not sure "risk" is the right word. I have to think the flames would like to get rid of a contract, that will probably not see another game in Flames silk, if he does clear waivers.
I don't think anybody will claim him.