The Flames fell apart when they traded Andrew Ference, a #5 defenseman.
And of course you hope that, iit' your shtick, you hate smitha d seek out reasons to complain about him.
Sorry, but he's not an nhler anymore. Nothing against him personally, but if he was 10 years younger, he would be on his way to Europe. Carolina is burying darling in the minors, and he wasn't all that much worse last year than smith this year. If you think this team falls apart over someone who won't be back next year, then good for you.