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Originally Posted by the_only_turek_fan
Sounds like they are waiting for Smid to be officially put on the IR.
It is the only logical reason I could think of for him to not have a contract on August 24th.
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But he would be missing out on training camp if that was the plan. And what happens if, say for example, Andersson or Kylington surprises and makes the team? Now Russell is screwed, no contract and didn't attend any training camp. How often does a player, who isn't a long-time vet contemplating retirement or a player hoping anyone takes a chance on them, signed after training camp?
Similar discussion was had about Hudler just a bit ago, but if the Flames did intend to sign him, waiting to put Smid on LTIR might not make sense. Depending on what you think Gaudreau's cap hit will be. The Flames can exceed the cap during off-season, place the waiver-exempt players in the AHL before the season starts, place Smid on LTIR and recall the waiver-exempt players back up. If he is waiting for the Flames to move money, I think it actually means moving players (Wideman, Engelland, Stajan, Bouma?)