I get whats being said about Smith, but it isn't one month. This play was evident when he returned from injury last season. He had time away, so we all figured he wasn't healed properly but he's playing the same way. Same style, same odd reads (belly flopping, the quick shift to his left then to his right opening the stick side, general puck tracking issues).
Its more than just the one month.
Its concerning, and because the stakes are so high you treat this with urgency.
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