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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
I honestly doubt Smith's stick handling is worth even 1 or 2 fewer hits per game on average. But flip that script: Is it worth the extra wear and tear on a 36-year-old goalie who's had nagging injuries while with the Flames already?
What about the extra wear and tear on the team given they had to try to battle back from a 3-1 deficit instead of a 1-1 tie? What about the wear on seeing that same goalie throw those efforts away with another joke of a goal against after you battled to get back to within one?
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Again......just going with the teams narrative.
I do tend to believe them when they say it is a positive overall for them. And I really believe the opposing team when they say it was a major reason why they couldn't produce more.
I don't think there is enough information to make a definitive decision on a spread sheet though, that's for sure.