The former Oiler and first-round pick in 2004 (yes, he was) didn't have an impressive year to say the least. After coming over last season with Olivier Roy from Edmonton for Roman Horak and Laurent Brossoit, he made little to no impact. This season, there was some optimism that maybe Ladislav Smid could piece it together and be a somewhat capable bottom pairing guy. That really didn't happen, either.
Playing in a bottom pairing role with new Flame Deryk Engelland, the pairing found themselves overwhelmed at times and completely outplayed all together - though the inevitable usage with Engelland does seem to be somewhat of a curse.