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Itse · 11-08-2018, 02:18 AM

If Smith stopped playing now, his .872 sv% for this season would be the worst season anyone has had in this league in a decade, (for goalies who played at least 10 games in a season).

What else is there to say? Yes, Rämö would likely be better. Curtis McElhinney is better. David Rittich is a lot better.

There hasn't been even a backup goalie this bad in the league since Pascal LeClair and Tobias Stephan in 2008-09.

I don't understand why is this even a discussion anymore. Smith is bad, he's been bad since January, he's only been getting worse, what else is there left to discuss except "why is he still playing" and "who do we replace him with"?

I vote calling up a young guy to be Rittichs backup.

11-08-2018, 02:18 AM	#281
Itse Franchise Player Join Date: May 2004 Location: Helsinki, Finland Exp:	If Smith stopped playing now, his .872 sv% for this season would be the worst season anyone has had in this league in a decade, (for goalies who played at least 10 games in a season). What else is there to say? Yes, Rämö would likely be better. Curtis McElhinney is better. David Rittich is a lot better. There hasn't been even a backup goalie this bad in the league since Pascal LeClair and Tobias Stephan in 2008-09. I don't understand why is this even a discussion anymore. Smith is bad, he's been bad since January, he's only been getting worse, what else is there left to discuss except "why is he still playing" and "who do we replace him with"? I vote calling up a young guy to be Rittichs backup. Last edited by Itse; 11-08-2018 at 02:37 AM.