Looking at AHL moves, contingency plans, and potential blockbusters in this week’s edition of the mailbag.
If Mike Smith finds his game again, do the flames sign him for another year?
— Khalid Keshavjee (@KMKeshavjee) December 1, 2018
I could see a case for yes and a case for no.
Let’s start with “yes.” If Mike Smith can work in tandem with David Rittich as an effective 1A/1B punch for the rest of the season, that’s a way better alternative than naming Rittich as the starter and hoping that Jon Gillies or a cheap free agent can get the job done.