Entweder schlafen alle noch oder niemand kennt ihn genau. Hat es nie ganz in die NHL geschafft, wird 30 ( 188/91, 94 NHL Games, 14 Punkte), aber ich nehme an, man hat mit Hartley über ihn gesprochen. Scheint defensiv nicht ganz so solid wie McCarthy zu sein, aber auch nicht so offensiv wie Bergeron (was nichts heissen mag).
Bye bye Steve McCarthy! Schade, hat mir immer gefallen einen defensiven Turm zu haben, weiss aber nicht, wie gut seine Schulter effektiv verheilt ist.
Eliteprospects: http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=14185
Smith is a smart defenseman with all-around ability. Skates very well and can play on the powerplay, as he has good on-ice vision. Often gets his point shots through the traffic. Won't play much of a physical game, even though he has the size for it.
- Erik K. Piri, EP (2011)
hockeysfuture: http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/derek-a-_smith/
Talent Analysis
Smith is a mobile, offensive-minded defenseman. He is an excellent skater who seems to always keep his feet moving and possesses some good speed. One noticeable difference about Smith this season compared to last season was his increase in size and strength. The added weight and strength to his frame proved to make him more effective in shutting down as well as maneuvering around opposing forwards. It also vastly improved his play along the boards. Smith transitions the puck remarkably well and though he is known as an offensive-minded blueliner, his defensive zone play is also quite good. He also has outstanding on-ice vision and awareness. One area where Smith really excels is his uncanny ability to pick his spots when he shoots and his great patience with the puck. He has a pretty accurate shot and getting pucks to the net is not a problem for him. He also possesses a very good stick and does a nice job of taking away passing and shooting lanes. Smith’s greatest weakness may be that he is not all that physical. While he is willing to play the body, he could stand to do so more often.