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Originally Posted by CaramonLS
Disturbing trade. Mike Smith arguably had his numbers propped up by playing for one of the better defensive coaches in the NHL. I imagine he will struggle in a different system.
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Mike Smith faced the most shots per game of any goaltenders in the league. If anything, he had the worst defense in front of him and stole a ton of games for the Coyotes. He even managed to steal a point despite facing 60 shots in a game this year.
The Flames will play considerably better defense and hopefully he doesn't give up as many softies as Elliott allowed this season. Smith's numbers were better than Elliott's even though he played on a clearly inferior team.