The man still has plenty of game left in his 30-year-old chassis.
But, unfortunately for Ladislav Smid, sitting out for the 2016-17 National Hockey League season is the only conclusion for the defender’s ongoing — and scary — neck issues.
Brad Treliving finally addressed Smid’s situation as the Calgary Flames training camp began on Thursday.
“It’s difficult,” said the general manager. “Laddy’s a young man. He’s been dealing with this for a while. I think he had a sense of this. We talked earlier in the summer.
“He’s been out here skating with the guys.