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Originally Posted by djsFlames
A lot of times that would sound like a poor excuse but it was true. His "heroics"/adventures behind and outside of the net coughed up leads that the team in front of him had earned. Maybe the offensive players take a small step back, but factor in goaltending that is less risky and the flames could definitely be in a similar spot points wise, maybe better if some young players take a step.
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There is little doubt that Smith made plenty of games more difficult for the Flames to win. The question now is if Rittich and Talbot can avoid giving up unearned opposition goals that Smith often did because improving there will may be enough to cover up any offensive regression.