haohmaru
boomshakalaka
I think it’s generous to think Smith is viewed as the team’s second pairing RD this season based on everything from last year. It’s great to hear that he’s been working out, but he still needs to come back and be better on the ice.
I think it's less generous than giving ADA a spot. I'd be really, really surprised if Smith doesn't stick again this season.
I'm not against ADA succeeding, FWIW, but I don't think he showed a whole lot last year. At least not to me.