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gamesaver · 03-09-2018, 10:17 AM

Just to add on the goalie discussion. I think Rittich did well as a backup for Smith, really reliable when called upon except his play in relieve, but I think this is not when u expect your backup to win you a game when he comes in in the 3rd and the game is pretty much set and done. His bad starts happened after Smith injury, so from this small sample size you can say he cannot be a starter atm, but can serve us in the backup role well.

Gillies on the other hand is thought to be the future starter. He displayed some potential, but all in all it's safe to say he is not ready for the NHL yet. What people around here seem to forget is that both of those guys played a full season last time in the AHL and Rittich took a lot of ice time from Gillies. This was not expected. I would like to see going into next year with Smith / Rittich and Gillies as a starter in Stockton.

03-09-2018, 10:17 AM	#53
gamesaver Scoring Winger Join Date: Nov 2017 Exp:	Just to add on the goalie discussion. I think Rittich did well as a backup for Smith, really reliable when called upon except his play in relieve, but I think this is not when u expect your backup to win you a game when he comes in in the 3rd and the game is pretty much set and done. His bad starts happened after Smith injury, so from this small sample size you can say he cannot be a starter atm, but can serve us in the backup role well. Gillies on the other hand is thought to be the future starter. He displayed some potential, but all in all it's safe to say he is not ready for the NHL yet. What people around here seem to forget is that both of those guys played a full season last time in the AHL and Rittich took a lot of ice time from Gillies. This was not expected. I would like to see going into next year with Smith / Rittich and Gillies as a starter in Stockton. Last edited by gamesaver; 03-09-2018 at 11:25 AM.