Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mike Smith is a 39-year-old veteran aspiring to hoist the Cup before the end of his career. He’s aware of the chance in front of him when the Oilers open the post-season Wednesday against the Winnipeg Jets. There’s less suspense around that question than there was last summer in the NHL playoff bubble in Edmonton. You learn from those situations over the course of your career.”Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...Smith wasn’t coveted by other clubs in last October’s hot market for free-agent goaltenders. His fight with Flames goalie Cam Talbot the following season after Smith became an Oiler is an example of his fieriness.

Source: thestar May 18, 2021 15:45 UTC