General Manager Don Maloney made the steal of the off-season when he acquired a backup goaltender named Mike Smith. Seems all “Smitty” needed was the chance to prove he could be a starting goaltender. He took it and ran with it, and he’s the key reason the Coyotes are leading their division and making a strong bid for a third consecutive playoff spot.

-Jim Gintonio of the Arizona Republic.

Mike Smith did an enjoyable interview with the folks from Hockey Central on Sportsnet 590 today.

You can watch it below…