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Neil Smith reveals the inside scoop on the fallout with Mark Messier, Keenan’s deal with Blues, and much more

Former Rangers GM, Neil Smith was on the Cam and Strick Podcast. It was a wide-ranging interview that touched on a number of topics. The architect of the 1994 Championship goes down memory lane and recounts some of the biggest stories in his career.

Neil Smith on what he wants to be remembered for

Neil Smith was asked about what he would like to be remembered for and his response was surprising. “I don’t want to be remembered as just a GM who signed free agents or made trades…I was a scout.,” Smith began. “I want to be remembered for finding Nicklas Lidstrom, keeping it quiet and drafting him in the third round.