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Originally Posted by GioforPM
There's not really anyone to call up at the moment. Mentally I think Smith would handle not starting for a bunch of games much better than being sent to the farm. If there's a good replacement for Smith, then the latter doesn't matter.
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I agree, and I also think that Rittich plays better when he has smith in his rearview mirror and has that pressure to keep performing or lose the net, he has seemed to play his best with Smith sitting on the bench, not gilles.
I would say though that in a week or two if Parsons continues to improve and the flames can somehow get smith down there for a conditioning stint (might be easier on his ego?) that would be a potential move to make but I would be hesitant to do it as well and it hinges on Rittich continuing his solid play.