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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
Unless I am doing it wrong, according to NHL.com, only 50 goalies have played 12 games or more. That would make all those ranks out of 50. The most important stat is probably SA%, where he is 47th out of 50 goalies.
Out of goalies that played in 21 games (the number Smith has), he is 24th out of 24 in SA%, 20th in GAA and 19th in wins.
Considering the team was 1st in the West until a few days ago, it's not hard to see that Smith is holding the team back from being better. We could be building a cushion over other teams instead of having to battle and jostle for position all season.
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Does it ever cross your mind that he’s the psychological cushion Riddich needs?
Burke yakking with Boomer the other day talked about how he’s beloved in that room. I agree there is a tipping point & management is keenly aware. But remember what they know that you do not. Yeah, psychology isn’t everything but it isn’t nothing either.