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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
Does anyone really think Treliving has the stones to demote Smith? They have been handling him with kid gloves all season like they are almost afraid to hurt his feelings. It's kind of a bizarre situation really the way this organization walks around on egg shells handling Smith. I'm sure he's a prideful guy but his NHL career is coming to an end and it's never pretty. The sooner this organization gets the balls to deal with this situation the sooner this team can move forward as right now he's the big question mark holding this team back.
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Hows that?
They came into the season believing he was their #1. They treated him as such until he started proving otherwise.
They then handed the reins to Rittich who has handled it pretty well. He is now, clearly, the guy who will get the majority of games.
Im not sure what people want Peters/Treliving to do. Rittich just started 3 games in 4 nights on the road and then again against TB.
Rittich can't play EVERY game as you still need your backup to rest your starter at times. This was the game to do that. Rittich has never played more than 48 games in a season. There is no other option to upgrade on Smith right now, so you wait until something makes sense and hope Rittich continues to show he may be a legit #1.
If/when a deal is to be made to upgrade the crease, then you do so and if it means sending Smith down, there is no question that's what Tre will do. Though because of money its likely Smith goes the other way.