Crashnburnluder 385 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 I didn't see this anywhere.... but Mike Smith has hit the waiver wire... http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=551405 Too bad this didn't happen before the Nabby ordeal... maybe Snow would have picked him up instead... and maybe Snow might snag Smith up too since Nabby wont play... crash Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 (edited) Stay away, Kenny. There's a reason his nickname is "5mith". Edit: Actually, maybe not. I wouldn't be totally opposed to him coming in as a backup, as I'd feel just slightly better with him backing up Howard than MacDonald. Edited February 2, 2011 by Hockeytown0001 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjm502 165 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 Smith plays with fire, he can get very competitive. I would not mind Smith coming to Detroit one bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnish Wing 110 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 Guess the Richards deal wasn't so good for Tampa. First Jokinen and now Smith. Wonder if he ends up in Carolina. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jusek 437 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 Islanders will pick him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 794 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 Islanders will pick him. OHHH but to some on here that would be snow just being soooooo smart. he should get GM of the year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 @KatieStrangNYI: No repeat of Nabokov drama at risk on LI; #Isles have "no interest" in Mike Smith I'm told I guess the Isles didn't need another goaltender that badly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 Guess the Richards deal wasn't so good for Tampa. First Jokinen and now Smith. Wonder if he ends up in Carolina. I'd say they're doing just fine without him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 I guess the Isles didn't need another goaltender that badly. Yah go figure lol. They (Isles) pick up a goalie because they "need" one. He doesn't report so they should be in the same position where they need a goalie...but this time they don't need one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 I guess the Isles didn't need another goaltender that badly. It's all about $$ to them... Nabby was a solid, CHEAP, option... Smith makes 2.2m... I'd make a hefty wager that if TB exposes him to re-entry waivers, that NY would take a shot... I still would have like to see Detroit put some extra incentives in his contract that would have made him less attractive to other squads, like NY, that only care about the bottom line Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cupforwings 138 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 Smith is terrible... stay away!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robb himself 143 Report post Posted February 3, 2011 personally I wouldnt mind seeing Smith backing up Howard...it would give Macdonald the chance to get back to the Griffins and start playing more hockey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted February 3, 2011 personally I wouldnt mind seeing Smith backing up Howard...it would give Macdonald the chance to get back to the Griffins and start playing more hockey. That's what I am thinking. Give McDonald some more playing time. Plus, he fits Detroit's scrappy goaltender category. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Manoir 70 Report post Posted February 3, 2011 Has Yzerman made a mistake yet as G.M.? He sure knows what he's doing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted February 3, 2011 I didn't see this anywhere.... but Mike Smith has hit the waiver wire... http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=551405 Too bad this didn't happen before the Nabby ordeal... maybe Snow would have picked him up instead... and maybe Snow might snag Smith up too since Nabby wont play... crash It's likely that another team would have picked him up had the Islanders not done so. Imagine Nabby playing for San Jose or Chicago, teams that may miss the playoffs with their current netminders. No thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted February 3, 2011 Do not want. I actually like Smith, but he hasn't been the same after his concussion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shady Ultima 40 Report post Posted February 3, 2011 Yah go figure lol. They (Isles) pick up a goalie because they "need" one. He doesn't report so they should be in the same position where they need a goalie...but this time they don't need one? Yea, I was thinking that. They pick up a goalie who wants to play the playoffs, but now, when a goalie who WOULD play for them, they're not going to bother? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted February 3, 2011 Yah go figure lol. They (Isles) pick up a goalie because they "need" one. He doesn't report so they should be in the same position where they need a goalie...but this time they don't need one? So far as I know, taking Nabokov bumped them back to 30th on the waiver pickup access list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingzman91 134 Report post Posted February 3, 2011 Mike Smith clears waivers, expected to be assigned to @NorfolkAdmirals today. Ends this speculation, he will now fill in for Desjardins, who is hurt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted February 4, 2011 So far as I know, taking Nabokov bumped them back to 30th on the waiver pickup access list. No such thing. Went away with the CBA in 2005. Yea, I was thinking that. They pick up a goalie who wants to play the playoffs, but now, when a goalie who WOULD play for them, they're not going to bother? How much is $1.7m worth to you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mjtm77 Report post Posted February 4, 2011 Has Yzerman made a mistake yet as G.M.? He sure knows what he's doing. Dan Ellis. Stop with the Yzerman love this s*** is getting really annoying Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted February 4, 2011 Simon Gagne!!!! Continue lovefest 1 stevkrause reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted February 4, 2011 Simon Gagne!!!! Continue lovefest Heh. No kidding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norwegian Red Wing 107 Report post Posted February 4, 2011 Dan Ellis. Stop with the Yzerman love this s*** is getting really annoying How can you NOT love Stevie Y? 1 teebo reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted February 4, 2011 Dan Ellis. Stop with the Yzerman love this s*** is getting really annoying Who pissed in your Chelios? How can you NOT love Stevie Y? 1 teebo reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
