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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
Which a repeat of my point, yes. We’re winning in spite of his poor play, but he’s “costing us so much”?
My thoughts: nah, not really. We’re doing just fine despite Smith being bad. Some might even say great.
Call me crazy for not panicking over Smith being on the roster when we’re one of the best teams in the league anyway. Too much to feel good about to worry about the backup goaltender.
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Remember when we ran Kipper ragged and he had nothing left in the playoffs?
A backup that can give you the night off and still keep you climbing is crucial. And let's not forget that we don't know yet how long Rittch can play at this level this year.
The results are great so far, I agree - and personally, I think this is a really easy solution. But 8 points (Smith's cost so far) is pretty significant when it comes to any home ice in the playoffs.
It's not panic level, it's 'enough already' level.