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Originally Posted by New Era
Nawww, Smith hasn't been overly good for a couple of seasons now. Elliott was the better goaltender over that period and we know how that turned out. The age of Smith is showing. Personally, having to watch the Coyotes a fair bit, I was pretty choked when the Flames made the deal. I don't believe his talent can cash the checks his reputation is writing. I expect Calgary to be looking for another goaltender come Christmas, or hoping one of the kids can take the reigns by that point. Treliving likely got blinded by his history with the a player rather than looking at what he currently is. This happens all the time, even around here, and it usually ends up in disappointment.
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I'd like to think Smith is overtly used to being bogged down in his own zone playing a Tippett trap that forces a ton of shots from the perimeter and thus relies heavily on quick instincts and rebound control, something Elliot sorely lacked and expected his D to do it all for him.
Maybe Smith becomes complacent knowing he has competent defense in front of him or maybe his job becomes that much easier and he shines. I prefer the latter POV - he makes the Flames much better.