Opinion: Mike Smith is a Good Fit in Calgary

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesAs of today, Mike Smith will be the starting goaltender for the Flames for the 2017-18 season. Understandably, this has been welcomed by mixed feelings from Flames fans.

The Flames received Mike Smith after giving Arizona unrestricted free agent goaltender Chad Johnson, prospect Brandon Hickey - currently playing for Boston University - and a conditional third round draft pick in 2018.

Elliott disappointed early on in the season, leading Johnson to take the starting position; Johnson also proving to be underwhelming. Both Johnson and Elliott finished the 2016-17 season with a .910 save percentage. Johnson finishing with a 2.59 GAA and Elliott with a…