HELLDOGSbmx 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2011 Video Didn't see this posted anywhere, thought some people might want to watch it. Hoping it will be hard to keep him off the roster this year... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings1110 184 Report post Posted September 2, 2011 maturity used 2 be peoples biggest problem with this guy, but over the past year, year and a hald, you can tell his maturity level has gone through the roof. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted September 2, 2011 The next Kronwall except Canadian and willing to throw the gloves off and pound your face in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted September 3, 2011 I agree that he is the next Kronwall, except just a bigger version. Same great strengths as Kronners, but same flaws and inconsistency in the defensive game that will frustrate. Great, great prospect, has so much confidence which helps a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted September 3, 2011 I agree that he is the next Kronwall, except just a bigger version. Same great strengths as Kronners, but same flaws and inconsistency in the defensive game that will frustrate. Great, great prospect, has so much confidence which helps a lot. The exact same knock that Kronwall had coming into the league Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted September 3, 2011 maturity used 2 be peoples biggest problem with this guy, but over the past year, year and a hald, you can tell his maturity level has gone through the roof. Agreed. You can really tell that he's focused his attention completely to hockey now. The partying and the attitude issues seem to have gone out the window. Good on him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted September 4, 2011 Good God he just oozes maturity. He won't be up for this season, and barring two injuries to our D-Men he won't see any time, but the 12/13 season he'll be a beast and hopeful Calder finalist Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted September 5, 2011 The next Kronwall except Canadian and willing to throw the gloves off and pound your face in yeah but he played ncaa so that is a small knock on him, that means he will probably be willing to throw cheapshot hits more than drop the gloves, ala abby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted September 6, 2011 yeah but he played ncaa so that is a small knock on him, that means he will probably be willing to throw cheapshot hits more than drop the gloves, ala abby Yeah but Smith has played some Canadian Junior hockey and comes from a tough as nails family. Check out his bro Rory Smith on youtube for the National Lacrosse league. Smith is a natural fighter, could become a solid light heavyweight depending on how much he decides to fight and if he bulks up. But if hes throwing cheapshots, Smith will be more than willing to back it up, hes much tougher than Abby (who is startig to come along) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted September 6, 2011 Yeah but Smith has played some Canadian Junior hockey and comes from a tough as nails family. Check out his bro Rory Smith on youtube for the National Lacrosse league. Smith is a natural fighter, could become a solid light heavyweight depending on how much he decides to fight and if he bulks up. But if hes throwing cheapshots, Smith will be more than willing to back it up, hes much tougher than Abby (who is startig to come along) i think him playing canadian junior helped him with fighting a bit even though he wasn't there long, but just because he is canadian doesn't mean he will be a better fighter naturally Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Din758 371 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 man looking at those rory smith vids, had no clue they were allowed to fight like that. hilarious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NvrFrgtRussian5 85 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 I really hope we see him in a Red Wings sweater this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 Bats*** crazy about this kid wearing the Winged wheel sweater. A nice throwback with good skill set and will throw the weight, #2 shirt, coming right uuuuuup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 I really hope we see him in a Red Wings sweater this year. Unless it's just in a call up situation for some seasoning and a black ace appearance, I really hope we don't see him in the Winged Wheel this season just because I want him to log MAJOR minutes in all situations in GR and be ready to play everyday next year... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted September 9, 2011 i think him playing canadian junior helped him with fighting a bit even though he wasn't there long, but just because he is canadian doesn't mean he will be a better fighter naturally Play the odds and Im pretty sure it will, being brought up in the roughest minor hockey leagues in the world will do that. Its not the natinoality, its the development of players that will do that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Danny 155 Report post Posted September 9, 2011 (edited) Bats*** crazy about this kid wearing the Winged wheel sweater. A nice throwback with good skill set and will throw the weight, #2 shirt, coming right uuuuuup. Glad you're going to rock Smith's sweater, but I'm pretty sure he'll be picking a number other than #2 given recent events (assuming it was even open, given Fish's situation) Edited September 9, 2011 by Uncle Danny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McAwesome 754 Report post Posted September 9, 2011 (edited) Edit: disregard Edited September 9, 2011 by McAwesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robb himself 143 Report post Posted September 9, 2011 I think he will see a hand ful of games this year unless he absolutely KILLS it in training camp and beats out Kindl and Commodore... but next season he will be up for sure, fit right into the top 4 and be a finalist for the Calder... cant ******* WAIT for this kid to explode Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted September 9, 2011 Glad you're going to rock Smith's sweater, but I'm pretty sure he'll be picking a number other than #2 given recent events (assuming it was even open, given Fish's situation) My thoughts as well, 2 WAS open before the loss of Beast, as I'm pretty sure Fisch actually ok'ed it (Smith wore it in pre-season last year), but I have to imagine they're going to take it out of circulation in memory of Beast, as they will probably do with 24 for a little bit as well...I checked into this and the Brunnstrom thread yesterday, just to try and take my mind of the tragedy and I really can't even comment on these threads without thinking about it... it's hard to discuss anything else on this board right now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey 145 Report post Posted September 9, 2011 I'm actually mildly surprised 2, 16 and 24 aren't just out of circulation now. 2 for Fischer and McCrimmon, 16 for Vladdy, 24 for Probert and Salei, not to mention the good that Cheli did wearing it. I doubt we'll see anyone in any of those three for a long time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted September 9, 2011 I can still see number 2 being open even with all the recent events that have taken place. Mcrimmon made his name as a coach for the wings, not playing 3 seasons as a journeyman on the roster. His situation is different than that of Fish, Probie etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
