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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
May I remind you people that even when Ramo was in net for a long stretch playing at least average the team was losing ground on a playoff spot? If one goaltender had a below average SV% and the two others above that's one thing but all three goaltenders are below league average for SV% which points to more of a team issue than individual. A guy like James Reimer isn't going to come in and start stealing victories especially on a team that has the worse combined special teams in the league. Goaltending needs to be addressed but equally important is special teams and defensive play.
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I think everyone would by-and-large agree with this, but the prevailing problem is that all of these things will not be corrected right away. Replacing Hiller will make an immediate improvement, and it is something that needs to happen in the long run. It is a first step in a process that will include other things eventually, like improved special teams and defensive play. Some of this improvement will occur with player development and maturity, and some of it with coaching.