[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

Originally Posted by Patrick Bateman

FYI, so there is no confusion, I would describe "an awesome bottom pairing guy" as someone who when used on a bottom pairing would provide a distinct advantage to the team on the ice and be a mismatch for bottom line forwards.

For example, the Blackhawks use Nick Leddy on the bottom pairing in even strength situations, however, he is such a strong puck mover that against lower tier forwards he can really help orchestrate their offense and tilt the ice in the opposite direction.

Smid is certainly not capable of that. He does a fine job of goal prevention , but I feel like he only excels in that piece, and is still fairly limited going the other direction. To me a guy that has no problem taking a shift without a flurry of offensive chances against him, but not a guy who is adding much the other way. Just little offense on both sides in a situation like that, and not a guy who presents a significant advantage for his side when he takes a shift.

I hope that clarifies my stance, thanks.

So you think Smid is Robyn Reghre in his prime?