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Originally Posted by Robbob
And since the Pittsburgh game has started less games than Rittich. He isn't a starter anymore. What Smith is, is adequate for the role he is playing now.
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As Deluxe has pointed out, no, Smith is not adequate. His win-loss record is greatly helped by the fact that Flames have won 4-5 games with him in net because they pounded the opposition offensively. If he got Rittich level of offensive support in those games, the Flames have another 4-5 losses. I would say he is in the bottom third of backups in this league, and for a team like the Flames, that isn't adequate.