An excerpt from The Hockey News (Mike Brophy):
Smith’s best playing days are behind him, but that doesn’t mean he can’t be an effective fourth or fifth defenseman. This season with the Flyers, he scored one goal and 10 points and was minus-4, averaging 17:56 minutes of playing time per game. Offense was never his forte, anyway. He has never scored more than seven goals or 20 points in a season.
He is, however, an excellent shot-blocker and is still a physical force who isn’t afraid to drop his gloves if the opportunity presents itself. He finished in a three-way tie for second on the Flyers with six bouts this season.
Mike Richards, who in all likelihood will replace Smith as the Flyers’ captain next season (or at least he should!), told The Hockey News during the season Smith was the best leader he has ever played with.
Smith won’t (and shouldn’t) usurp Alfredsson as the Senators’ captain, but will become one of the most influential alternate captains in the league.