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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
Hopefully. Smith's at that age though where the decline can come without notice. Seems to be just getting beat on shots that you would hope for your number one goaltender to stop.
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True, he's definitely looked rusty. However, the guy has barely played though. What's it been, 2 games with him in net so far?
I'd say it's time for the Flames to trim down the roster so the regular squad can find their groove. I'd maybe rest Smith tomorrow, let him get a couple of good practices in, and then give him the final 2 preseason games to work off the remaining rust. Then they'll have 3 days off for him to get mentally prepared for Oct. 3rd.