tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1928487197158478804.post719085840045245751..comments2023-03-25T08:43:25.916-07:00Comments on Hockey On Paper: The Ryan Smyth Trade - Cellar Dwellers Exchange Players, Promise To Meet At Bottom of StandingsTriumphhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591565610296063799noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1928487197158478804.post-58346905492801292122009-07-17T23:25:13.854-07:002009-07-17T23:25:13.854-07:00It was an interesting deal for the reasons stated....It was an interesting deal for the reasons stated. The Kings acquired a solid veteran who can score those garbage goals. Smyth should be good for 28-32 this season. But as noted, his grinding style makes him a risk. Esp taking on that salary.<br /><br />But LA used their chips knowing full well they had a lot of depth on the back end with Johnson ready to assume more of a role and former first rounders Teubert and Hickey. So, they used an asset and dumped a waste of a contract.<br /><br />Colorado gets Quincey, who can help out Liles with the PP. Whether he continues his upswing remains a question. Not a bad deal for either side.Derekhttp://www.battleofny.com/noreply@blogger.com