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Mike Smith | Goalie

Team: Phoenix Coyotes
Age / DOB:  (31) / 3/22/1982
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 211
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Mike Smith is understandably expecting a big payday as an unrestricted free agent this summer.
"I've always been on one- or two-year deals," Smith said. "This is the time in my career I've solidified being a No. 1 goaltender, and I believe I should be compensated for it." Smith was amazing in 2011-12 and even though he took a step backwards this season, he still ended up with a respectable 2.58 GAA and .910 save percentage in 34 starts. The Coyotes have expressed an interest in re-signing him, but Smith suggested that the lack of ownership might get in the way. NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly argued that GM Don Maloney doesn't have any "real limitations on the club’s ability to re-sign Mike Smith" beyond the obvious fact that he has to work within a budget, let any other GM does. Either way, Smith might hit the open market this summer. May 3 - 12:39 PM

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Mike Smith couldn’t stop any Avs shooters in the shootout as the Coyotes dropped their home finale 5-4 in a shootout to Colorado Friday night.

Smith is 15-12-5 this season with a .910 save percentage and 2.58 goals against average. Not terrible, but not what some were hoping following his breakout 2011-12 campaign.
Apr 27 - 7:42 AM

If anyone on the Phoenix Coyotes has something to play for, it's goalie Mike Smith.

The pending unrestricted free agent stopped 33 out of 34 shots for his 15th win of the season as Phoenix beat the San Jose Sharks 2-1. The 'Yotes are eliminated from the postseason, but Smith won't tank with a few more arguments to make for his cash worthiness.
Apr 25 - 1:32 AM

Mike Smith allowed three goals on only 22 shots in the Coyotes 4-0 loss to the Red Wings Monday night.

After an amazing 2011-12 campaign, Smith has been spotty in this 48-game shortened season. With the loss tonight, Smith now sports a 14-12-4 with sub-par peripherals. The lack of offensive talent around him doesnt help.
Apr 22 - 10:24 PM

Goaltender Mike Smith proved on Saturday why he's such an important member of the Coyotes.

Smith stymied the Blackhawks in a 3-2 shootout win and coach Dave Tippett offered a ton of praise for the effort, saying "He was huge. They with the (Jonathan) Toews lines and put some good pressure on us. … We were kind of laughing after the first period. We needed to get Smitty into the game early, and he got into the game early." If Phoenix is to have any chance to sneak back into the playoff picture Smith will have to be front and center.
Apr 21 - 7:57 AM

Mike Smith yielded just two goals on 38 shots in Phoenix's 3-2 shootout victory Saturday night against the Blackhawks.

Smith hadn't gotten into a game since April 12 as he dealt with a lower-body injury, but he didn't look rusty at all Saturday. The 31-year-old has a 2.60 goals-against average and .909 save percentage this season. Phoenix is still in 11th place, though it's three points back of Columbus with a game in hand.
Apr 20 - 11:38 PM

Mike Smith is indeed getting the start Saturday night against the Blackhawks.

Smith, who has a 2.60 goals-against average and .909 save percentage on the year, was considered a game-time decision due to a lower-body injury. He last played April 12.
Apr 20 - 8:16 PM

Mike Smith's status for Saturday's game against the Blackhawks will be determined prior to puck-drop.

Smith skated with his teammates for 45 minutes on Friday, but coach Dave Tippett doesn't know whether he'll be able to suit up against Chicago. "That’s a positive sign," Tippett said. "So we’ll see where he’s at (Saturday) morning." Chad Johnson would be the probable replacement in the event Smith isn't fit to dress for the contest.
Apr 20 - 7:44 AM

Mike Smith (lower body) will travel with the Coyotes on their upcoming three-game road trip.

He skated with his teammates briefly on Wednesday morning. Smith is listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
Apr 17 - 6:00 PM

Mike Smith missed Monday's game with a lower body injury.

Consider the netminder day-to-day. He is looking for a long-term contract as he is eligible for unrestricted free agency on July 5. He has been spotty this season and has an overall record of 13-11-4 with a 2.60 GAA and a .909 save percentage.
Apr 16 - 10:14 AM

Mike Smith stopped 20 of 22 shots through regulation but allowed Calgary’s third shot of the extra frame to trickle in as Phoenix lost 3-2 but picked up a point Friday night.

Friday night was the first time in four appearances Smith allowed more than one goal. The OT winner came with just 24 seconds remaining.
Apr 13 - 4:29 AM

Mike Smith has been red-hot since coming back from his injury in April, and he could finish with the kind of run that will cost the Phoenix Coyotes - or some other team - a lot of money.

He got the win on Wednesday, stopping 29 out of 30 shots as Phoenix beat Edmonton 3-1. Smith has only allowed two goals in his three games back, stopping 93 out of 95 shots. He's in a contract year, so he could finish really strong. The Coyotes need that, too, as a postseason berth is far from a guarantee.
Apr 11 - 2:17 AM

Mike Smith only allowed one goal on 41 shots in the Coyotes 2-0 loss to the Vancouver Canucks.

Smith has been sensational at times this season and Monday night was one of those nights. The Coyotes offense however, was nowhere to be found on this night, plus they were up against one of the hottest goalies in the league in Cory Schneider. Despite the lack of offensive talent around him, Smith gives the Coyotes a chance to win most nights so keep playing him even though he won't likely give you many wins.
Apr 9 - 2:45 AM

Mike Smith is still hoping to secure a new contract with the Phoenix Coyotes.

Free agency will not start until July 5th this year, due to the length of the Stanley Cup playoffs and the Coyotes will have every chance to be able to re-sign their top netminder. "We'll see what happens, but that's out of my control right now," Smith said about signing a new deal. Stay tuned.
Apr 8 - 9:40 AM

If the Phoenix Coyotes are going to secure a playoff spot in the Western Conference Mike Smith will play a significant role.

Smith returned from an upper-body injury Saturday night and promptly delivered a 24-save shutout, reinforcing the fact he's a crucial key to the team's success. "It’s going to be huge getting everybody back in the lineup, and we need everybody," Shane Doan said. "That’s kind of what we’ve talked as a group all along is what makes us good is we count on so many guys." Smith's numbers on the season leave something to be desired, however it's important not to hold a small sample size against him.
Apr 7 - 7:20 AM

Depth Charts

All Positions
PosRoleName
C1Antoine Vermette
2Martin Hanzal
3Boyd Gordon
4Kyle Chipchura
5Chris Brown
LW1Mikkel Boedker
2Lauri Korpikoski
3Rob Klinkhammer
4Brandon McMillan
RW1Shane Doan
2Radim Vrbata
3David Moss
4Paul Bissonnette
D1Keith Yandle
2Oliver Ekman-Larsson
3Zbynek Michalek
4Derek Morris
5Rostislav Klesla
6David Schlemko
7Chris Summers
G1Mike Smith
2Jason LaBarbera