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Originally Posted by tsquared1967
Mike Smith and Brian Elliott are not pretty much the same level of goalie. Mike Smith has stolen games for his team because of the poor defense in front of him. Brian Elliott has played behind stellar defense in front of him and didn't steal any games last year. Brian cost the Flames games last year with soft goals even during his winning streak he gave up soft goals. Mike Smith can handle the puck and will help the defensemen. Brian Elliott was brutal last year causing so many giveaways in his zone.
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Smith is better than Elliott handling the puck I will give you that.