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Originally Posted by Gaskal
The other one was the Chicago game, but I wouldn't really call any of those goals weak on him. Breakaway, seeing-eye through heavy traffic, 5 on 3. It was also one of those nights where Chicago didn't spend a lot of time in the offensive zone (15 SOG).
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Yeah, all 3 goals were on high percentage scoring chances. The stats didn't favour Rittich that night, but it was one of those situations where stats don't tell the whole story.
I really think it's time to see what we have in Rittich. If he isn't the answer, the team needs to look in to other options sooner rather than later. It is really tough to make big trades mid-season these days when standings are so tight and everyone is virtually still in the race, but you don't want to be the one missing out. I am sure Treliving already has his feelers out, but the best case scenario would be that Rittich can sustain his play and we don't need to give up assets. Or that Smith rebounds of course. I just have less faith in the latter. Truth be told, I am apprehensive about Rittich too, but he is the best option on the table at the moment IMO.