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Originally Posted by Bunk

Kent Wilson broke this down further - looking also at other perceived advantages his puck handling brings, like fewer hits against our D, etc. He found very little or no statistical support for these assertions. What's obvious is that, at best, it's a wash given how gaffe-prone he is, and he simply does not stop pucks at as good a rate as Rittich. On top of this, the sheer number of absolute stinkers, as broken down by Darren Haynes, is astronomically high for a starting goaltender.

Well you have to think the Flames have stats that say otherwise or the defensmen tell the coaching staff that they prefer Smith.

Because there is a belief within the organization that Smith’s puck handling is a benefit.

Not saying I agree with it.