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Cube Inmate · 03-31-2019, 02:19 PM

I think the psychology works best with Rittich as opening game starter. If he thrives under the pressure, great! If not, you say "good effort, rookie*" and Smith gets to come in and try to play saviour. I don't think it works as well for either of them if you go the other way. Smith and the team wouldn't respond well if he had to be pulled, and Rittich might struggle more as the "last hope."

*Playoff rookie

03-31-2019, 02:19 PM	#2234
Cube Inmate First Line Centre Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boxed-in Exp:	I think the psychology works best with Rittich as opening game starter. If he thrives under the pressure, great! If not, you say "good effort, rookie" and Smith gets to come in and try to play saviour. I don't think it works as well for either of them if you go the other way. Smith and the team wouldn't respond well if he had to be pulled, and Rittich might struggle more as the "last hope." Playoff rookie