Man I hope Smith turns into an NHLer. He sure seems to embrace and actually love playing a physical role. After that monster open ice hit he looked like a kid waiting to open his presents at Christmas when he was waiting for the Oiler to get up.
He can skate pretty good for kid who's 6'7" and just turned 19. 2-3 years to fill out and improve yet, by that time he should be 230+. A guy that size who can skate and loves the physical play would be an absolute menace on the 3rd or 4th line.
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