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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
The Flames braintrust really have bungled this. There was a chance a week or two ago to transition to a tandem system, with the hot hand staying in net. That way you ease Rittich into a larger role.
By throwing Smith in again and again in an effort to let him find his game, they've exposed and completely deflated him. And now they pretty much have no choice but to promote Rittich to starter, with the big pressure that comes with that role.
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I actually disagree with you on this. I don't think the pressure on Rittich will be all that high. It would be different if Smith was playing great and went down with an injury.
At this point all Rittich has to do is go out there and be average (which he is more than capable of doing), As long as he does that the net will be his.