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ComixZone · 10-20-2018, 11:24 AM

You can say the Flames need a better goalie without “blaming” Smith for this loss or that loss.

It’s a competitive league. Last night two good teams went toe to toe, and one goalie made some saves that you couldn’t blame him for missing if he had done so, but he didn’t miss them and his team won. That’s all it takes when two good teams are battling - timely saves.

Smith isn’t a top 15 goalie in this league, and to expect the Flames to be a top 15 team in this league with a sub-top 15 goalie poses a challenge. You shouldn’t have to overcome an average/just below average goalie. You should be aiming for better than that - so hopefully Treliving is looking to improve the position.

10-20-2018, 11:24 AM	#189
ComixZone Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Exp:	You can say the Flames need a better goalie without “blaming” Smith for this loss or that loss. It’s a competitive league. Last night two good teams went toe to toe, and one goalie made some saves that you couldn’t blame him for missing if he had done so, but he didn’t miss them and his team won. That’s all it takes when two good teams are battling - timely saves. Smith isn’t a top 15 goalie in this league, and to expect the Flames to be a top 15 team in this league with a sub-top 15 goalie poses a challenge. You shouldn’t have to overcome an average/just below average goalie. You should be aiming for better than that - so hopefully Treliving is looking to improve the position.