by Mike Smith - June 3, 2008 12:57 PM EDT
The former NHL GM discussed the challenges he faced in Winnipeg and getting Curtis Joseph signed in Toronto.
The start of the Stanley Cup final signals to the non-playing clubs “it’s time to get started on next season.” Managers have met with their players, staff as well as the scouts.
by Mike Smith - April 22, 2008 11:23 AM EDT
Former NHL GM Mike Smith talks about his trade for Kris King and Tie Domi in the early '90s and the story that goes with it.
I was recently asked, of the many trades I made, which had the most interesting story to it? I answered immediately, “the Tie Domi-Kris King for Ed Olczyk trade I made with Neil Smith in New York while I was in Winnipeg.
by Mike Smith - March 14, 2008 11:40 AM EDT
The former NHL GM talks about the importance of winning in regulation and how three-point games could influence trades.
The 2007-08 season is in the home stretch. Teams have between 10 and 12 games to go. And time is running out for some clubs.
Several teams in both conferences – Montreal, New Jersey, Ottawa, Pittsburgh and the New York Rangers in the East; Detroit, San Jose, Dallas and Anaheim in the West are virtually assured of a playoff spot.
by Mike Smith - February 6, 2008 12:32 PM EST
The former NHL GM talks about his experiences at the deadline and what team's will be looking for this season as Feb. 26 approaches.
February has become a favorite month for the fans: The trade deadline. Yes there will be lots of trade discussions by GM’s, but nowhere near the amount writers will report or fans will fantasize about.
by Mike Smith - December 18, 2007 11:08 AM EST
Being an NHL scout is tougher than it used to be, but you meet many people and discover many players.
Imagine you’re eight years old and are told: “Someday you will be a hockey scout. Your job will be to watch hockey games and you will be paid to do it.
by Mike Smith - November 28, 2007 2:13 PM EST
Being an NHL GM isn't always glamorous; only those who have done it can understand its pressures.
A few days ago I rode down in a crowded press room elevator with a GM. His team had just been beaten and they were barely competitive that night.
by Mike Smith - November 13, 2007 1:51 PM EST
Former NHL GM Mike Smith examines how bias in the NHL continues to shape the league's landscape.
My first NHL job was as an assistant coach with the New York Rangers in 1976. On most Mondays the players had an East-West Game. Players from Ontario comprised the East and ones from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia made up the West.
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