Mike Smith adds different dimensions to Oilers’ goaltending

Update: 2019-09-03

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Goalie Mike Smith will bring a puck-handling savvy, veteran presence and a strong second-half showing with the Calgary Flames last season to the Edmonton Oilers in 2019-20 to split duties with Mikko Koskinen, who was shaky down the stretch.

Hockey beat writer Derek Van Diest and host Craig Ellingson discuss how things could play out in Edmonton’s net this year.

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Mike Smith adds different dimensions to Oilers’ goaltending

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Mike Smith adds different dimensions to Oilers’ goaltending

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Mike Smith adds different dimensions to Oilers’ goaltending