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Originally Posted by Textcritic
I think Smith starts tomorrow, but I am not convinced that the coaches are running a strategy of playing the "hot hand."
I expect Rittich to play in Pittsburgh regardless of what happens tomorrow.
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Probably. Smith was given a lot of rope at the beginning of the season before they finally made Rittich the starter.
I really like the potential of Rittich in the next few years, but he is not a true top 10 goalie in the NHL yet despite what some stats say. He doesn't pass the eye test IMO.
But I think he is good enough to be in a 1A/1B situation.