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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
I look at the tandem goaltender the same as the 1A/1B QB situation in in football that if you have two starting QB's that means you don't have a starter. There are for sure exceptions such as Vancouver last year, the Oilers in the 80's with Fuhr and Moog, etc. I think there's a mental aspect and confidence a team develops playing in front of what they consider a top goaltender. Much like how the Flames never seemed to play the same when one of Kipper's backups was in net.
That said depth is important and a contending team needs to have a viable alternative at the position in the case of injury or slump. I still think you need that clear cut #1 guy though.
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Correct me if i'm wrong, but the last goalie to get a playoff win not named Kipper is Cujo (sad as that may be)