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Originally Posted by Textcritic
I am getting sick of the narratives being driven for both goalies in several directions. This requires no apology:
· Smith has had a bad year, but is not so terrible that he can no longer play.
· Rittich DID obviously struggle last year when Smith was injured, but has been excellent for most of this season.
· Both goalies have been much better on the road than at home.
· With Rittich's inexperience, the uncertainty surrounding his ability to handle increased pressure, and Smith's age and poor performance to date there are legitimate concerns about goaltending heading into the playoffs.
· The Flames don't have much recourse but to do their best to manage both, and to hope that Rittich can do the job.
It's okay to recognize that both of the Flames two goalies are not without their own shortcomings; both have questions to answer over the course of the next few months.
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He is no good and should not play another game for the Calgary Flames. He has been an utter disaster this season and fans have every right to call him out for his poor play.
You can't possible say that you don't cringe every time there is a shot against Smith (or am I the only one?). From the blue-line, center ice, floater... I get worried every time which is not the case for Rittich when I watch him.
As I said, I don't mind the back-up playing but it should be someone else. Not Smith. Someone who can save an easy wrister from the blue-line with no traffic.