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Originally Posted by Split98
As a human, I don't wish for Mike Smith to be an Oiler
As a Flames fan, I can't wait to see that easy glove paired with the easy glove they already have back there. Smith trying to control the puck and while the horrid defence infront of him allows the world to collapse on him over and over? Smith couldn't be a worse goalie for them besides his speculated love for facing shots. We started a lot of games with confidence only to have that weakened by a Smith softie (or two) to open the game. I can't imagine the locker room rallies and fan base tolerates it better than we did.
But I also can't wait for them to try some "we'll catch the WHOLE TEAM behind McDavid!!!!" long bombs as a part of their new genius plan. Why have a roster when you can just spring your Golden Boy over and over and over?
But this is not a good move if I'm Mike Smith.
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Mike Smith played a long time under Tippett. While Edmonton is not an ideal destination for any player I would say at least Tippett may know how to handle Smith as not every head coach is going to bring out the kid gloves after he has a total stinker.