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Originally Posted by Lil Pedro
Smith is at least a proven #1 who plays the puck very well; he will help our D immensely. Anything was better than Elliott
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Yeah, put me in the camp that didn't want Elliott back, even if the alternative was just a lateral change on paper (although I think this is a slight upgrade given that Smith is a proven starter). Elliott was inconsistent in handling the starter label and was preseason-bad in the playoffs. Did not want back.
At least now instead of Oiler fans laughing and salivating at the news of Elliott returning, they won't be chirping so hard at the Flames picking up a starter that's had their number for some time.
