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MacDaddy77 · 12-13-2018, 10:56 AM

[QUOTE=Textcritic;6907107] How well has Rittich played? In his last five starts he has one win, a 0.895 SP, and a 3.06 GAA. In that same time Smith has won six games. This entire line of argument is utterly vapid.

Ho do you figuire? I will be the first to admit I'm speculating but based off the numbers below can you really tell me the thought and worry of losing the starting job after 3 goals on 12 shots wouldn't have entered Smiths mind and Maybe tried to play through something he shouldn't for himself

Rittich 16 GP 2.31 GAA .921 SV%

Smith 20 GP 2.99 GAA .888SV%

Like I said I'm speculating but his performance this year has Smith should have smith fighting for his playing time and career and to suggest he wouldn't be aware of this is crazy

I don't see anyway the flames can justify Smith getting starting minutes over Rittich in the near term. I really hope Smith can find his game, there were quality chances against last night but he just can't seem to make that 1 save the team needs like Rittich did in OT last night.

12-13-2018, 10:56 AM	#5514
MacDaddy77 First Line Centre Join Date: Sep 2006 Exp:	[QUOTE=Textcritic;6907107] How well has Rittich played? In his last five starts he has one win, a 0.895 SP, and a 3.06 GAA. In that same time Smith has won six games. This entire line of argument is utterly vapid. Ho do you figuire? I will be the first to admit I'm speculating but based off the numbers below can you really tell me the thought and worry of losing the starting job after 3 goals on 12 shots wouldn't have entered Smiths mind and *Maybe* tried to play through something he shouldn't for himself Rittich 16 GP 2.31 GAA .921 SV% Smith 20 GP 2.99 GAA .888SV% Like I said I'm speculating but his performance this year has Smith should have smith fighting for his playing time and career and to suggest he wouldn't be aware of this is crazy I don't see anyway the flames can justify Smith getting starting minutes over Rittich in the near term. I really hope Smith can find his game, there were quality chances against last night but he just can't seem to make that 1 save the team needs like Rittich did in OT last night. Last edited by MacDaddy77; 12-13-2018 at 10:58 AM.