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Originally Posted by redforever
It's not just the injury. It is his age. Very few athletes can continue to play at a high level once you reach his age.
He has never been more than an average goalie at best and probably peaked 4 or 5 years ago.
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Age and the style he plays. The goalies who last longest are technique guys. Smith has always relied on reaction, size and athleticism (hence why he played deeper). But when you get older, the athleticism fades.
But that doesn't explain the long range softies. That's mental. Or else he needs glasses.