Waived: Brendan Smith (Update: CLEARED)

[nevesis]

 

[ColonialsHockey10]

I don't think they put in a whole lot of research into his play before the trade, or they did. Not sure which I want to believe.

Based on basically every decision our front office has made at the NHL-level the last 3 years, probably the former.

Smith from last year's playoffs isn't worth 4.5 million. And he has NEVER played that well prior.

 

[silverfish]

So you're saying that Smith is a decent NHL'er but it was still overpayment?

I can agree with that.

Yes.

His weaknesses, like basically everyone else on this team, are amplified by the coach.

Honestly, I hope he gets claimed. Let's clear the full cap hit. But if he doesn't, well, then we need to fire AV. But, I mean, the evidence is piling up and piling up. AV and Gorton are running this clown show together.

 

[Mac n Gs]

Wouldn't be shocked if the Isles claimed him tbh

 

[Trxjw]

Prepping to take on a bad contract at the deadline?

 

[ColonialsHockey10]

Imagine admitting to your employer that you made a $16 million error, and they let it slide.

What I'd give to have the job security of an NHL GM.

You also have the fan security as well.

Gorton can do no wrong to some here "cuz he built Boston".

 

[Off Sides]

Depends on whether Gorton acted by himself or if he was taking recommendations from his bosses.

I know that sound much like the, Sather makes the bad moves and Gorton the good ones thing, but I think it's likely both of them as well as some other opinions, including AVs, guiding this whole thing and they likely all have to try to keep each other happy.

Smith was never that good, I know the stats like to show he was, but in this case they are showing off parts of him being paired with Green, Part of him playing behind Green as well as behind other players, and parts of Smith playing against the weakest competition Detroit could put him up against.

 

[Machinehead]

Yes.

His weaknesses, like basically everyone else on this team, are amplified by the coach.

Honestly, I hope he gets claimed. Let's clear the full cap hit. But if he doesn't, well, then we need to fire AV. But, I mean, the evidence is piling up and piling up. AV and Gorton are running this clown show together.

Many people didn't see it at the time, or didn't want to see it, but the evidence was there when AV was somehow still employed after the second round.

I'm usually not one to pin an entire series loss on anyone but the players, but AV literally handed Ottawa that series. He single-handedly won it for them.

 

[Hire Sather]

Maybe just never resign another defenseman

 

[Machinehead]

You also have the fan security as well.

Gorton can do no wrong to some here "cuz he built Boston".

And he's not Sather.

If this team hired Lucifer McHitlerpants after Sather, most of this board would have supported it.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

So if someone claims him, we are done with his contract.

If not, he goes to the minors and can be recalled whenever, but we are still paying his contract.

Is that correct?

 

[Vitto79]

holy, any chance they actually have someone that will claim him? Yotes?

 

[Filthy Dangles]

So if someone claims him, we are done with his contract?

If not, he goes to the minors and can be recalled whenever?

right

 

[FJB]

Good riddance! He played well last year but he clearly put in zero effort after signing that deal.

 

[I Eat Crow]

Excellent news, it's a start. **** that guy....

Holy shit.

First shoe to drop I guess. Eager to see what Pionk can do.

 

[kovazub94]

This seems utterly pointless to me.

I'm with you. I totally don't understand the TIMING of it.

I get that signing Smith became a more pronounced question after Shattenkirk was signed and the way Smith came into the camp and performed this season.

However, what's the point of putting him on waivers now? If he gets claimed then there are less options to move and get something in return for Holden (Kampfer).

If he's not then is it a cap move? How much of his salary would still count against the cap?

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

If he gets claimed I guess that’s fine cause they get out of the contract

I’d rather him than Staal long term though

As others have said, in another system he would be better

 

[McRanger]

I dont see much of a downside here. Except the possibility that AV is going to stick around.

Either he gets picked up and that's that.

Or he comes into camp ready to play.

Smith can be polarizing but he has never been even close to a waiver wire guy. He's never played anywhere near as bad as he had this year.

 

[nyr2k2]

So if someone claims him, we are done with his contract.

If not, he goes to the minors and can be recalled whenever, but we are still paying his contract.

Is that correct?

Yeah if he goes to the AHL we pay his contract minus something like $950k.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

People here claiming Brooks doesn't have inside info.

He hinted at this the other day.

 

[GAGLine]

Is this a buyout?

No. Players can't be bought out during the season. One of three things will happen:

1) Smith will be claimed by another team
2) Smith will clear waivers and remain with the team
3) Smith will clear waivers and be sent down to Hartford

 

[Machinehead]

People here claiming Brooks doesn't have inside info.

He hinted at this the other day.

Brooks is a moron when he gives opinions, but he might as well be the team spokesman when he gives rumors.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Yeah if he goes to the AHL we pay his contract minus something like $950k.

I don't see this as bad, at all.

If for some reason some team takes the bait, that's great for us. We get out from a bad contract.

If not, we at least get to see some younger D play the rest of this season and Smith can be reevaluated next season.

 

[Kovalev27]

I don’t get it. Yes he’s been absolutely horrific and showed up badly out of shape. But it’s way to soon into a 4 year contract to pull the plug on the guy and tell the league he’s so bad we’re waiving him.

My only real guess is this is tough love. They’re pissed off at him and are flexing their muscles showing they have no problem burying money in the minors so wake up and come back next year ready to play.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Brooks is a moron when he gives opinions, but he might as well be the team spokesman when he gives rumors.

I think he has some decent takes, although a lot of bad ones, as well.

I think the Garden feeds him info though.