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Originally Posted by Harry Lime
Four more years on Smith at 5.67M. It's Arizona's only albatross contract, but they are rebuilding and their two 'goalies of the future' are several years away. I think that they hold onto Smith, as to not hurt any development. It's easier to lose with a veteran without ruining his confidence.
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Ramo or Hiller for Smith+?
I prefer to keep Ramo but I don't believe they'll give him another contract if Hiller is still here and Ortio likely to be up with Calgary next season. Allows them to get an asset for Ramo. If they trade Hiller, re-up Ramo. Flames decide to run with either as their #1 and Smith as the backup. Coyotes get a goalie to give them time for their goalie prospects to develop. The "+" would have to be pretty good, IMO, to make it worth it to Calgary.
Maybe add a little on either side if a bigger deal is in the works.
Offload Smith in the future via either trade or buyout.