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Mike Smith

About the Author

Mike Smith worked with the Rangers, Jets, Maple Leafs and Blackhawks during his time in NHL management, holding the roles of GM, assistant coach, head coach, director of hockey operations and director of scouting. The Potsdam, N.Y., native has also been heavily involved with USA Hockey, acting as GM for their world championship teams in 1981, 1994 and 1995.

Mike Smith: Why the players will win in the long-run

Mike Smith’s Blog: Remembering the fearsome and friendly Bob Probert

Mike Smith’s Blog: Good goaltending makes GMs look like geniuses

Mike Smith’s Blog: What makes a good coach

Mike Smithâ€™s Blog: Analytics provide extra layer of infoâ€¦to those who want it

Mike Smithâ€™s Blog: Down the stretch drive

Mike Smithâ€™s Blog: The Trade Deadline, again

Mike Smithâ€™s Blog: Cap situations for â€˜letdownâ€™ teams

Mike Smith’s Blog: Admiring the Red Wings management model

Mike Smithâ€™s Blog: Donâ€™t give the players a CBA win just yet

Mike Smith’s Blog: The ins and outs of building through free agency

Mike Smith’s Blog: My most memorable trade