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Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm
I don't mind Smid but he isn't a top four guy. We'd be exposed quite a bit if he had to play bigger minutes on a regular basis. Enjoying the quality play at the moment but it's always been fleeting with Smid. It would be like slotting Engellend as a top four after his solid play down the stretch last season.
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Smid has been a top pairing guy in the past though, where Engelland has spent his entire career as a bottom pairing defenceman. Smid can handle more minutes, especially if he's paired with a good puck mover.