The Arizona Coyotes brass must be quite pleased with Mike Smith.
He’s been the backbone of the team in the 21 games he’s been in net.
Some would argue he’s looked like the Smitty of old.
In the The Return of the King, Samwise Gamgee sees Frodo Baggins struggling with the weight of the One Ring and tells his friend, “I can’t carry it for you, but I can carry you!”
That’s Mike Smith in the locker room with his fellow Coyotes before every game.
While they struggle to score, he ensures the games remain within striking distance.