I think Rittich is the more reliable goalie. I think that the belief that Smith is more reliable because he's more experienced is biased, conservative and out-dated thinking. It would be foolhardy to expect Smith to lead this team on a long playoff run. Rittich is more of an unknown but we will only know if he can do it if we give him the opportunity. If he can't do it this year, it can give him valuable experience for a future run and allow us to evaluate his long-term value to the club, and make a more informed decision about who we need to bring in for next season.
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