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Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814
One might argue that if David Rittich were on another roster putting up 11-4-2 with a 2.29 and .923, a not insubstantial number of us would be pushing to acquire him a la Jones/Grubauer/Raanta etc.
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True. The issue though is Smith at this point isn't even a competent back up. The guy's momentum killing goals just deflate any comeback attempts from the team.
Lets be honest. If Rittich or Gillies put up Smith's numbers, they'd already be on waivers. But because it's Mike Smith, he's getting chance after chance, and it's really hurting the team. And the guy is 36. He's not going to improve. He is what he is, which is at best an AHL back up goalie.
They really need to trade for someone who can share the net with Rittich and who can make a freaking routine save without looking like it's the hardest save in the world.