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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
Best to do it as a per-60 stat.
When Rittich is in net, the Flames have given up 29.41 shots per 60 minutes.
When Smith is in net, it's 27.80.
Even if we could attribute a reduction of 1.5 shots per game to Smith's stickhandling relative to Rittich's, it's not worth it. Not when he's that mentally weak.
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What about reducing the wear and tear on the defensmens bodies?
No benefit there through a long season not taking 10 or so hits a game they otherwise would?
Not enough of one to bother? Does it matter what those guys say about it?
Cause that's the reasoning from the players, coaches, and management.