I'd happily see the young Brits take their place who put 110% in every shift[/quote]
When is it going to sink in people. Smithy is playing with his leg in a brace and will have to until the end of the season when he can rest long enough for his knee to recover. I think that deserves credit not a slagging off !!![/quote]
When is what going to sink in?! Smith is one of the players who is not earning there position in the team IMO. To me it doesn't matter if he's fully fit, 80% fit or another other figure you can think of, if he's not performing, give someone like Davies (for example) a chance who appears to do alot more.
Underperforming because of an injury does not deserve credit, when he's taking the place of someone who could!![/quote]
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Although I think Ben has great potential (and I hope he becomes the next Stoney and stays with the Devils for the rest of his career) you cant seriously believe he, or any of the other young Brits, add more to the team than even a 50% fit Smithy. To be blunt, if you do, you either have no understanding of hockey or are completely diluded !
Firstly get off your high horse! I'm talking hockey here, if you want to talk about me, come and have a chat at a game.
Secondly, I've played hockey myself, so more than understand.
Thirdly, I clearly said IMO (In MY Opinion). That's the great thing about the internet, everyone can have an opinion, but some people believe its only their opinion that is correct :roll:
I stand by what I said
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Me to. More than happy to discuss the issues over a beer at the rink. Have a nice day.