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Huntingwhale · 10-19-2017, 05:48 PM

I was indifferent to the Smith acquisition. Was hoping for the best, but wouldn't have been surprised with the worst.

How happy I am that he has thus far turned into the team's MVP. He's a battler and proving Treliving right, so far. The fact that BT got Arizona to pay 25% of his contract makes it even sweeter.

Very happy with the acquisition so far. Bishop was the guy I was kind of hoping for, but Smith is the perfect stop gap. I'd take Smith at his great play now for the next 2 years and hopefully have one of the prospects slot in afterwards, rather then Bishop for his contract and create a goalie logjam down the road when one the guys in the AHL are ready to step in.

10-19-2017, 05:48 PM	#16
Huntingwhale Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Exp:	I was indifferent to the Smith acquisition. Was hoping for the best, but wouldn't have been surprised with the worst. How happy I am that he has thus far turned into the team's MVP. He's a battler and proving Treliving right, so far. The fact that BT got Arizona to pay 25% of his contract makes it even sweeter. Very happy with the acquisition so far. Bishop was the guy I was kind of hoping for, but Smith is the perfect stop gap. I'd take Smith at his great play now for the next 2 years and hopefully have one of the prospects slot in afterwards, rather then Bishop for his contract and create a goalie logjam down the road when one the guys in the AHL are ready to step in.