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Old 12-24-2018, 11:06 AM   #394
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I think its safe to say that we have an issue with Smith.

We all want to vent our frustrations by launching him into the sun. Those perceived to be defending him, I think are more defending the situation.

Treliving can't just go out tomorrow and trade a 7th round pick for a reliable backup. It doesn't work that way. Even if we could acquire a new goalie, does Smith go the other way? If you can't send Smith the other way, what do you do with him? Down to Stockton? Its not that easy either.

Even with as aweful as he's been, I think he is regarded as part of the veteran leadership group, and an important guy in the room.

My next point, I think is the absolute biggest factor in the whole Smith situation. The biggest blemish on Rittich's record is the complete mental failure to carry the load down the stretch last season. I think the organization privately would be willing to admit that Rittich is the new #1. But they are doing everything they can to insulate and protect him. If all of a sudden Rittich falls apart, then we really are hooped.

That's how I see it anyway.



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