I'm not worried about Smith. The preseason is rarely indicative of goaltender success. Remember when Hiller was lights out during the preseason? He then went out to have a career-worst season.
It's a bit hard to say that the double loss to the Oilers is completely meaningless, because there's precedence. Last year, the Oilers won both of the split games. They then went on to win the first 2 regular season games, then the whole season series.
But oh well, at least the Flames won't have a Grossman this year. I hope.
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