Ladislav Smid 10-11: When The Deal Goes Down
Ladislav Smid has played a lot of NHL games for such a young man. 331 games into an NHL career, he's 25 years old. If his skill level allows it, Smid could play 1,500 games in the best league on the planet. Long time readers of this blog know that I have (at various times) suggested the Oilers might consider trading Smid. Reasons given by others suggest I'm impatient or that...
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May 18, 2011
Oilers’ Smid to be traded to Chicago?
The Chicago Blackhawks are still keen on acquiring Edmonton Oilers defenceman Ladislav Smid to be in their third defensive pairing for their playoff drive, sources say.
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February 27, 2011
Richard Cloutier: Smid to Nashville? Oilers Looking for a Pick?
From Dan Tencer - The Oilers have a deal in place to send Ladislav Smid to the Nashville Predators for John Blum. Blum, age 22, has about 37 seconds of NHL experience (played his first game tonight against the Columbus Blue Jackets; was on the ice for 16 minutes and was a -1 for the night).
In Blum, the Oilers will receive a defenseman who is known for two-way play. At 6'...
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February 23, 2011
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February 23, 2011
Ladislav Smid: One Hit to the Body
Ladislav Smid gets hurt a lot. These aren't small injuries and no one questions his toughness. However, when your resume includes concussions, a broken hand, a neck injury, arm injury, knees, legs, shoulder it isn't a stretch to suggest that the hits will keep on coming. When looking at Ladislav Smid, injuries are a major consideration. Boxcars: 51gp, 1-8-9 Shots: 36 Plus...
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May 01, 2010
Oilers Sign Smid
The Edmonton Oilers have signed restricted free agent Ladislav Smid to a 2-year contract. Rumor has it the contract is in the neighbourhood of 1.5M which means it's an overpay based on what he brings every night.Smid's scouting report suggested he would bring more offense than he has, and his defensive ability has kept him out of the top 4-blue so far in his career. He is...
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August 12, 2009
Oilers sign defenseman Smid, Fs Brule, Stone
The Edmonton Oilers are bringing back Ladislav Smid, signing the defenseman to a two-year contract.
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August 12, 2009
Oilers re-up with D Smid on 2-year deal
The Edmonton Oilers signed defenseman Ladislav Smid to a two-year contract on Wednesday, and agreed to one-year, two-way deals with forwards Gilbert Brule and Ryan Stone.
Smid, 23, set career highs in assists and points with 11 last season. He had no goals and 57 penalty minutes in 60 games.
"I'm very pleased to have Ladislav signed," Oilers general manager Steve...
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August 12, 2009
Exit Ramp 4: Smid
Ladislav Smid may be heading out of town this summer. It's been rumored for quite some time that he's asked for a deal on more than one occasion and Smid was listed as one of three players heading to Ottawa in the Heatley non-trade.Smid played the least difficult opposition among the Oilers big 6 last season and it's also true he didn't have the best helpers out there...
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July 09, 2009
Amanda Vanderpool
Amanda Vanderpool is Ladislav Smid's girlfriend.
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April 16, 2009
Laddy Smid: What's to like?
I was surprised to see that Ladislav Smid is a popular guy, even just among the dozen replies I got to my question. He was on more lists than anyone else, getting more points (based on my 5,4,3,2,1 system) than anyone else and averaging a placement of 3rd on everyone's lists.What is it about Smid that we like?His three goals ever in the NHL?The fact that he's been thrown...
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March 24, 2009
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