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Originally Posted by codynw
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.
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Smid was a top pairing defenceman the same way Butler was a top pairing defender, or the way Mark Fayne or Eric Gryba are up in the 'Chuk
When there's no one else, someone's gotta play on the top unit.