Four Free Agent Goalies The Washington Capitals Should Look At
By CJ Witt
Mike Smith
We go from one Alberta goalie to the next. This option is definitely going more veteran than the last option. The last goalie we discussed will be 33 for pretty much all of next season. Mike Smith will be 39 next March.
Mike Smith will be a cheaper option due to his advanced age. Last season his cap hit was at $2m. That and less is doable for the Capitals. The Capitals likely still being a Stanley Cup contender will have to intrigue most guys and I would bet Smith would be no exception. The opportunity to play in a bunch of games, help a younger guy and potential make a run at the Cup is a pretty good deal.
His performances have bounced up and down between good and average at best. This past season he had a 2.95 GAA and a .902 save percentage in 39 games played. The season before that when he played for Calgary he had a 2.73 GAA with a .898 save percentage. However, the year before that he had a good year with a 2.65 GAA and a .916 save percentage.
To finish his Coyotes career, the team he is most known for he had a .916 and .914 save percentages.
He might be getting up there in age. But in terms of experience and what he might cost, this could be the best option.