- Jan 3, 2012
- 14,586
- 12,529
I think it's reasonable to go into next season with Smith and Domingue as a 1a 1b scenario. It's not like they are going to save significant enough money to add other pieces to the team with a buyout. This will give Smith a chance to redeem his value so we might be able to trade him (see Phaneuf) and to get an extended look of whether Domingue can be consistent enough to replace him full time.
I like your thinking. Smith's numbers are not that bad. Sure, at times he should play better, but we all know he is not the reason this team hasn't made the playoffs lately.