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Originally Posted by Patrick Bateman
Great might be a bit of a strong word.
Smid is a medicore bottom pairing guy getting paid at market rates. I think it was a fine addition for a defensive starving team, and we didn't lose anything we are likely to regret long term. It was a minor transaction that fit the need of both teams, the way trade are supposed to work.
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Calling Smid a bottom pairing defenseman is controversial, but fair enough. Calling him a "mediocre" bottom pairing guy is absolutely ridiculous. If he's bottom pairing, then he's an awesome bottom pairing guy.
Personally, I think he's a decent #4 guy who has played pretty well for the Flames so far.