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Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814
Even at his best, Elliott was a visually leaky goalie.
Smith has been everything you could hope for.
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This 100x.
I remember watching Elliott make a save on a wrap around or a puck thrown at his feet from a bad angle during the season last year, and cringing at how much of the net was exposed in his form. The Ducks must have seen it too, as I've never seen a goalie more exploited in a playoff series in my life.
Smith by sheer size looks FAR less leaky, and his demeanor in the net just oozes confidence.
I think this is the real deal, although I'd like to see us cut down the shots against to keep him fresh.