Waived: Ben Smith [Claimed by TOR]

[Freudian]

He didn't really provide much outside of a Duchene concussion scare. I have a feeling Avs aren't that bothered by losing his one way contract.

 

[RockLobster]

Surprised Toronto claimed him, but I'm okay with it. Avs will have their chance to get him back at some point.

I'd have my eyes set on a different player in the Toronto organization...a big French-Canadian center playing in the AHL

 

[member 116861]

He didn't really provide much outside of a Duchene concussion scare. I have a feeling Avs aren't that bothered by losing his one way contract.

I thought he had a two way contact.

 

[henchman21]

He didn't really provide much outside of a Duchene concussion scare. I have a feeling Avs aren't that bothered by losing his one way contract.

Smith has a 2 way deal.

 

[henchman21]

I'd have my eyes set on a different player in the Toronto organization...a big French-Canadian center playing in the AHL

In time... in time.

 

[StayAtHomeAv]

Good for him. Sucks for us. What if Mitchell goes down again? I sure hope Compher is ready if/when that time comes.

 

[tigervixxxen]

Good for him. Sucks for us. What if Mitchell goes down again? I sure hope Compher is ready if/when that time comes.

I'm sure it's Vogelhuber time then. Or we get to look through the dumpster.

 

[Freudian]

I thought he had a two way contact.

He does. I just have to stop using a site with bad information.

 

[tucker3434]

Wow. Shocked he was claimed.

 

[Foppa2118]

Avs can find another Ben Smith on waivers later in the year if they ever need to. All this does is hurt San Antonio a little bit, not the Avs. Wagner was a bigger loss last year to waivers. He at least brought some physicality and energy that could create momentum, rather than just another warm body going through the motions, contributing very little offensively or defensively.

 

[chet1926]

I'm sure it's Vogelhuber time then. Or we get to look through the dumpster.

Agreed. Don't think Compher see's time this season unless he just starts to tear it up in San Antonio and forces his way into a call up.

 

[Foppa Frossa]

Ben Smith we hardly knew ye. I'm guessing Rants gets called up after the Rampage lose tomorrow.

 

[ASmileyFace]

Toronto claimed him....?

Wasn't expecting that for sure.

 

[Avs_19]

Sucks for the Rampage but we'll be able to find a Ben Smith again if we need one. I'm glad I don't have to watch him anymore.

 

[UncleRisto]

Have fun Toronto.

 

[Cousin Eddie]

I would have liked for him to pass through. He's been somewhat disappointing so far but I've really liked his game in seasons past. Would have been a nice depth option to have as our first call up but it's not that big of a deal.

 

[Bubba Thudd]

Regardless of 1-way or 2-way, it opens a contract spot, right?
(even though we have sufficient room there...)

 

[Pokecheque]

So strange. They still don't have a spot for Seth Griffith...why make a claim for Smith? I guess once Michalek clears they can put Griffith in and Smith is the extra. Still a rather curious move.

 

[Foppa2118]

He didn't really provide much outside of a Duchene concussion scare. I have a feeling Avs aren't that bothered by losing his one way contract.

There was also the knee on knee scare in his collision with G Bourque last game too.

 

[Pokecheque]

Yeah I have a feeling they're quite fine with losing that contract/salary, especially given how well the Bourques and farmhands played in camp/preseason.

 

[Foppa2118]

Yeah I have a feeling they're quite fine with losing that contract/salary, especially given how well the Bourques and farmhands played in camp/preseason.

Personally I think Smith was insurance for not finding a good PTO guy. He was signed really late in the summer in mid August. Then they signed two PTO's who are both better than him.

 

[WarriorOfGandhi]

Ben Smith -- great Av, or greatest Av?

 

[RockLobster]

Ben Smith -- great Av, or greatest Av?

I've already started an online campaign to have the team renamed to the Colorado Ben Smith's

 

[Pokecheque]

The Bensmiths sounds like a post-grunge band you would've caught at the Horde Festival back in the 90s.

 

[missionAvs]

This is a fantastic post.

The App on Android is even better. I use it quite frequently actually lol. Oh well with regards to Smith though, we'll be able to get a replacement for him in due time.