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temple5 · 11-16-2018, 09:36 AM

I 1/2 think they were still pushing Smith because they dont want to have to pay Rittich as much.

But after so many softies by Smith and so many rock solid games by Rittich how is he not the horse until he at least loses you a game. I do think with Rittich we have to be willing to have him lose a game or 2 and still start so long as he plays well.

Honestly 6 goals in 4 games by this team is also a problem, not many NHL goalies today will win you 4 games - you'd be lucky to win 2.

This is the first game in a few where the team played well and it was a goalie error that costed us at least 1 pt.

11-16-2018, 09:36 AM	#460
temple5 Crash and Bang Winger Join Date: Jan 2008 Exp:	I 1/2 think they were still pushing Smith because they dont want to have to pay Rittich as much. But after so many softies by Smith and so many rock solid games by Rittich how is he not the horse until he at least loses you a game. I do think with Rittich we have to be willing to have him lose a game or 2 and still start so long as he plays well. Honestly 6 goals in 4 games by this team is also a problem, not many NHL goalies today will win you 4 games - you'd be lucky to win 2. This is the first game in a few where the team played well and it was a goalie error that costed us at least 1 pt.