I really wish flames management wasn't content with the goaltending we have.
Currently we have two guys who are playing like average to below average backups.
I said it in the off season and will continue to say it, this team will not make any noise in the post-season with Mike Smith as their starting goalie.
Does Rittich have a chance to bounce back here? hopefully. and hopefully it goes well
Wish there was a way to replace smith with any other goalie as a rental for the remainder of this season, whether that is to be rittich's backup or to split time with him.
I don't think it impacts chemistry in the room as I recall earlier in the year Smith throwing teammates under the bus for his terrible play so I doubt they'd care about him leaving more than any other player.
Despite his better play of late smith is still 4th last in the league in GSAA
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