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Originally Posted by jonkaupp
I see the rationale in needing to manage Rittich’s starts. I do not see the rationale in thinking that Mike Smith is an adequate goalie to use in managing his starts. The Flames need to either trade for a goalie or try one of their AHL guys. Mike Smith is not an NHL level backup.
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These are two different arguments.
I'm not happy with Smith as the backup but until he is replaced the Flames can't just run Rittich out there every game.
And I also have my doubts that they will replace Smith at the deadline.
Trying one of the AHL guys doesn't make any sense to me. Parsons hasn't played enough at the AHL level and Gillies has been awful.
I don't think there is an internal option here.