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Originally Posted by LWcrowfoot
...The next start the back ups scheduled for I'd like to see Gillies given the start. Gillies hasn't exactly stoned the AHL this year but what's the worse that can happen? The Flames need four goals to win when Smith starts, the worst that can happen is Gillies sucks too. Or maybe he surprises you and his numbers are better than the terrible Stockton Heat him surrounding him.
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In principle, this sounds good, but practically speaking I don't think it is altogether very feasible, because the Flames would still need to do something with Mike Smith—even if Gillies is on the roster to play just a single game. The only change I realistically see happening is a trade for a better backup because the Flames should not be carrying three goalies on the roster.
I think it is more likely that if the Flames do not trade for a goalie (I don't think that they will), then Smith gets close to ten starts between now and the last week of March, and one of Gillies or Parsons will get a game or two in April.
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Smith is the worst goalie on the 2nd best team in the NHL. The Flames are fighting for or in 1st with a halfway capable back-up.
And because some people need to hear this in a post "bashing" Mike, he's a real sweet guy and a great family man.
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I don't see anyone pining for posters to be wary of Mike Smith's feelings. I do see a number of posters who feel that the situation is being exaggerated.
Yes, Mike Smith is among the worst backup goalies in the NHL.
Yes, it would be preferable to upgrade the position heading into the playoffs for a reasonable cost.
No, the need for change is not urgent.