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Originally Posted by Textcritic
Interesting. Is this an insulating tactic for the self-protection of your own expectations, or is there a more concrete reason for expecting poorer returns from Smith than merely on the basis that it has happened before on this team?
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FWIW I believe Smith will struggle with the lower shot totals. I am always skeptical of goalies who see the puck regularily and thrive in that. Last year Elliott faced 28.2 shots a game, and I expect Smith to face even less if we replace Bart-Engo with Kulak-Stone. Not everyone can handle a Jonathan Quick type reduced workload from a mental perspective.