Value of: Brendan Smith to Calgary

[Johnnybegood13]

I'm not sure what Detroits plans are for him, he's a UFA after this year and he's making $3.25m. other than Green nobody has much offence from the back end.

Would Detroit object to Wideman ($2.5m retained) and a "B" prospect for Smith?

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[The Nuge]

Detroit has no capspace, so I can't really see them liking a dman swap that doesn't gain them room

 

[Maurice of Orange]

With the trouble Wideman got himself into last season with the NHL, I don't think anyone would want to trade for him...

Detroit needs defensemen right now, I don't believe Detroit is looking to trade any defensemen.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

I'm not sure what Detroits plans are for him, he's a UFA after this year and he's making $3.25m. other than Green nobody has much offence from the back end.

Would Detroit object to Wideman ($2.5m retained) and a "B" prospect for Smith?

Smith makes $2.75 million for this season, Then is a UFA next summer. I have no earthly idea what Holland's plans are for him past this season. Even Wideman retained at $2.5 million is still about $250,000 more then Smith it would still have to equal out as we're $4.2 million over the cap as of now. I think i would rather keep Smith myself then take on Dennis Wideman.

 

[Lunatik]

With the trouble Wideman got himself into last season with the NHL, I don't think anyone would want to trade for him...

Detroit needs defensemen right now, I don't believe Detroit is looking to trade any defensemen.

Wideman's been in trouble once in an 11 year NHL career, if someone paints him as a bad guy due to a single incident they aren't thinking rationally.

 

[TheOtherOne]

Sure, take him.

Wait, you want to give us something back, too?!

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

If we're to trade for a D-man say Fowler or Shatty, I could maybe see Smith on the trading block. A 2nd round pick or prospect that maybe doesn't have a future within the Flames organization might work like a D-man that's low on the totem pole there might work. Right now i don't see Holland moving Smith but things can change we do need to trim $4.2 million here and Smith's $2.75 million would definitely help there.

 

[tony d]

Wideman's been in trouble once in an 11 year NHL career, if someone paints him as a bad guy due to a single incident they aren't thinking rationally.

Wideman took out a referee who may never ref another game. Sure he may have a clear record before that but that incident was absolutely callous and totally uncalled for.

Anyways Detroit may move Smith to clear some cap space but it won't be for wideman.

 

[Marky9er]

4th round pick. If he's signed to an extension or produces 25 points it becomes a 3rd round pick.

 

[PsYcNeT]

Wideman took out a referee who may never ref another game. Sure he may have a clear record before that but that incident was absolutely callous and totally uncalled for.

Anyways Detroit may move Smith to clear some cap space but it won't be for wideman.

Laff. You know Todd Bertuzzi played like 7ish seasons with Detroit after the Steve Moore incident, right?

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

4th round pick. If he's signed to an extension or produces 25 points it becomes a 3rd round pick.

Smith will get more then a 4th round pick? Russel got a better return then that from Dallas at the TDL and i would gladly keep Smith over Russel any day. Smith should easily return a 2nd rounder especially at the TDL.

 

[Homesick]

Wideman's been in trouble once in an 11 year NHL career, if someone paints him as a bad guy due to a single incident they aren't thinking rationally.

The refs are only human

 

[InfinityIggy]

Smith would be a pretty good option for our middle pairing. I don't think we have anything we can offer within reason that would intrigue Detroit. Wideman does nothing for them really.

 

[13to40]

Smith would be a pretty good option for our middle pairing. I don't think we have anything we can offer within reason that would intrigue Detroit. Wideman does nothing for them really.

A second round draft pick would be nice

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Smith would be a pretty good option for our middle pairing. I don't think we have anything we can offer within reason that would intrigue Detroit. Wideman does nothing for them really.

A 2017 or 2018 2nd round pick most likely does it. We wouldn't be looking for any thing in return as we need to shed cap before the season starts any ways.

 

[Paper]

Wideman's been in trouble once in an 11 year NHL career, if someone paints him as a bad guy due to a single incident they aren't thinking rationally.

The guy insulted the entire refs union and made up a medical reason for attacking a linesman.

Whichever team Wideman is playing for is surely not going to be getting the good end of the calls. And justly so. As a Flames fan, I hope the refs come down hard on the Flames for putting up with Wideman's BS.

 

[DonskoiDonscored]

Laff. You know Todd Bertuzzi played like 7ish seasons with Detroit after the Steve Moore incident, right?

Bertuzzi owned up to what he did.

Wideman has put the blame on a concussion and the refs/media.

Also, refs control the game. Do you really think they're going to give Wideman a fair shake now?

 

[BondraTime]

Smith would be a pretty good option for our middle pairing. I don't think we have anything we can offer within reason that would intrigue Detroit. Wideman does nothing for them really.

Wow, really? Middle pairing for Smith?

Have fun

 

[Reinhart]

I really don't see the point of trading for Smith. Flames have enough depth on defence right now. Honestly, I would rather they just sign Nakladal for extra depth if that is what they need.

Smith is intriguing because he can play a decent physical game, but he hasn't quite developed into what people thought he would. Jokipakka I think is probably a better and more consistent defencemen than Smith, so I would look at Smith in the middle-pairing as a downgrade, though very fine for 'depth' and with the possibility of improving considering age and past expectations.

Wotherspoon, Kulak and possibly even (if you believe the Flames) Kylington will all be getting some time up on the Flames this year. I would rather just go with what they have, unless they can find a clear young upgrade somewhere.

 

[redwings25]

you can have smith for a 6th rounder but you have to take ericsson with him. then xo and sproul can play on detroit.

 

[BondraTime]

I really don't see the point of trading for Smith. Flames have enough depth on defence right now. Honestly, I would rather they just sign Nakladal for extra depth if that is what they need.

Smith is intriguing because he can play a decent physical game, but he hasn't quite developed into what people thought he would. Jokipakka I think is probably a better and more consistent defencemen than Smith, so I would look at Smith in the middle-pairing as a downgrade, though very fine for 'depth' and with the possibility of improving considering age and past expectations.

Wotherspoon, Kulak and possibly even (if you believe the Flames) Kylington will all be getting some time up on the Flames this year. I would rather just go with what they have, unless they can find a clear young upgrade somewhere.

Smith is a 27 year old (28 in 5 months) he is what he is, aside from the 1/xxxx that improve big time past 27.

 

[Dead Thing Fan]

Smith

I'm one of those rare Wings' fans who actually likes what Smith brings to the table. That being said, I don't think Smith gets moved one on one(could be part of a package). Depending on the Wings playoff position, he could be a movable asset at the TDL. His status as a UFA means the Wings' would not have to protect him for the draft and if they want to keep him , they just sign his new contract after the expansion draft.

 

[East Coast Icestyle]

Sorry, Smith is not interesting. Wideman will do for now, considering he's our right hand d on the roster anyway outside of Hamilton.

 

[Major Happy*]

No interest in him.

 

[Henkka]

4th round pick. If he's signed to an extension or produces 25 points it becomes a 3rd round pick.

Done deal.

It would work well if we get Fowler. Need to make capspace+roster spot for his deal by trading Smith

Fowler, ANA <> Tatar DET + pick

Smith, DET <> CGY 4th rounder

If it's a three-way deal, that CGY pick could go straight to Anaheim.