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Originally Posted by Scary Eloranta
So Gillies and Rittich are obviously not ready for the NHL but how much longer is it going to take? Two years? Three? Four? They're already 24 & 25 respectfully - shouldn't they be getting close? By no means am I blaming the game on them but they both had a golden opportunity to make a statement and they've kind of crapped their pants. This team needs a goalie right now who can stand on his head night in and night out. With the fragile nature of the team, pop gun offense (especially the putrid PP) and endless giveaways you just have to have a great goalie. I think Mike Smith could have at least got us to overtime tonight. Sad, sad situation...
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How many NHL games prior to this season for either of them? If anything, these disappointments are going to be beneficial in the continuing development these two young goalies. Now they know what it is like to play in the NHL. Now they know what more has to be done to make it full time.
I have more faith in Gillies honestly. the size, the ice cold demeanor akin to that of Kipper, his athleticism has even been full on display yet either. only flashes.