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Originally Posted by OzSome
Hiller seems more focus when he comes in to replace starter Ramo during the game. Whenever he starts most of the time he was awful. I just don't have any confidence in him at all. Yes he surprises me with the win sometimes but he seems to give up at least one bad goal everytime he plays. Last game against San Jose the post bailed him out on OT. That could have been a weak goal if it went in. Not so sure what is going to happen in the next few games but I hope Hiller plays lights out otherwise we are doomed. I just hope he plays better then when the Flames trade him we can get a good return. If not then I don't think any team would want him.
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I saw this too, its as if he played better because the game was on the line and he had to be quick, where as, when he starts games he seems almost too laid back. He may feel more comfortable with the laid back style but when he gets thrown out there he has to "react" to situations. Being laid back can have it's advantages, but I think it can go the other way as well since the "mind", somewhat sluggish may not react to the speed of certain plays on time. How many times have we seen him throw his head back like he just got beat by a shot he wasn't ready for.
Kippers style was the opposite he was relaxed as a person but when it was game time, he was more intense, prepared and reacted quicker. For all the games Kipper played during a season it was amazing how intense and focused he was.