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Originally Posted by GioforPM
I can defend why they started him. Played well the game before, they are trying to get him on a roll, and the following game is against the Oilers, and I expect they were going to start Rittich then no matter what (barring a Smith shutout).
I think they now need to consider not gradually transitioning Rittich to starter,
(which I think was the plan) and just go cold turkey
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Problem is the good game is the exception and not his normal level of play. What we saw tonight is what Smith is now...a very poor goalie, like the worst in the NHL.