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Originally Posted by killer_carlson
An observation and a conclusion
The radio group are open about smith losing the game, but they aren't happy saying it.
I suspect Smith is really popular off the ice as a "professional" and well respected by the media. I think they know this is the end and are sad to see him struggle.
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Yup, on broadcast too last games you can hear Ball and Hersey try and pump Smith up a bit, Hrudey knows all too well about the mental strain...and coincidentally with Price in town, battling those same demons the last bit, and himself looking out to lunch at times tonight, drives it home how much of a mental spiral things get to for top end goalies, and no amount of coaching or words or training or positive thought can truly and easily get rid of the “yips”.