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Kswiss · 03-03-2019, 08:18 AM

I really see no argument how they keep playing Smith this late in the season. He is sub .900. Thats it. Thats not starting goaltender material. He plays in front of the 2nd best team in league. How is that stat possible for a STARTER? Play Rittich. He obviously is our best chance at winning every game. Im tired of seeing Smith try to "show off" his puck handling skills. Sorry bud you suck at it. If you watch closely his D men need to release Smiths passes extremely quickly. They dont even have the time to think ahead about a good play rather just move the puck up ice as quickly as possible.

03-03-2019, 08:18 AM	#1348
Kswiss Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Apr 2009 Exp:	I really see no argument how they keep playing Smith this late in the season. He is sub .900. Thats it. Thats not starting goaltender material. He plays in front of the 2nd best team in league. How is that stat possible for a STARTER? Play Rittich. He obviously is our best chance at winning every game. Im tired of seeing Smith try to "show off" his puck handling skills. Sorry bud you suck at it. If you watch closely his D men need to release Smiths passes extremely quickly. They dont even have the time to think ahead about a good play rather just move the puck up ice as quickly as possible.