Mike Smith's ability is clearly there to be an average level NHL goalie, as that's what he was behind one of the most putrid teams in the league for the last 5 years. Fortunately that's all the Flames really need as well, just steady average NHL goaltending. Mt only concerns with Smith are:
1. Can he stay healthy?
2. Can he handle a much bigger spot light?
If the answer is yes to those questions, the Flames should be in good hands for the nxt 2 seasons.
As for Raanta, well he won't be a back up behind the Rangers or Hawks next season, so we are going to find out what he's made of.
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