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Originally Posted by 868904
When I look at the depth chart and see how the young defensemen are performing, I think it's not necessary to sign him.
I was thinking that he would be good to sign because he brings something a little different and lacking, in terms of truculence, but then I keep forgetting that Smid is still around.
Plus sometimes I forget that even though Giordano and Russell are very skilled puck movers, that they have no hesitation to drop the gloves to stick up for their teammates. Engelland has enough truculence for two players, and Hamilton looks like he could take care of himself too.
And with how Sieloff has looked this training camp, he might be a guy you can call up if there is an injury to Engelland. Sieloff's play has been very encouraging as he is a rare commodity in the system. Actually when I think about it, I think it could come down to if Sieloff can maintain his good play. He is essentially a younger version of Wilson, probably a better skater with less offense, but there's already plenty of that on the backend.
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I think Smid is still very doubtful for opening day. And even when he played, I don't think he was any better than Wilson (or Seiloff).