chocoloco said:
I do not no how Smith played before this year, but from what I have heard he was not as good playing for Tampa so I think the desert dogs style of hitting and protecting the puck and waiting for mistakes by the other teams to get takeaways and breakaways also deserves some credit. I also heard Loungo might wave his no trade clause and they will stick with Schneider. The very fact Vancouver would even consider this shows they are pretty deep at that position. |
Ehh, I'd say that's more true of someone like Elliott on St. Louis, who used to struggle, but now excels while only facing 20 shots a game on that defensive hard checking team - Smith is making over 30 saves a game, and many are not routine. I don't know how to explain his turnaround, but he deserves the credit for the job he is doing this season.
I'd be shocked if Luongo isn't traded, this city is ready to move on with Schnieder. All the radio talk is already about saying goodbye to him and who to get in return.
