I think smith will bounce back. Physically and athletically he’s still got it. It’s his confidence and positioning that need to come back. Maybe the new equipment is affecting him? But I don’t get the drop off in play. I think part of his problem was the team defense, or at least that was making him seem worse than he actually was playing. The team has tightened up defensively, now he needs to find another gear. I don’t think it’s out of the question. Also I don’t have much more confidence in Rittich. I don’t think treliving is going to find a goalie anytime soon that is a bonifide #1.
It needs to be figured out internally. And I think it’s going to happen.
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