Quote:
Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
Not sure why but the stick toss seems to be a turning point. Save for a few games against the Leafs he just hasn't been the same guy.
|
He's the same goalie. That's the problem.
Rittich obviously has NHL level skill, but it took a few turns and some more scouting for teams to figure him out. He's a guesser. Poor ability up high on the rush and he overcorrects on recovery due to his athleticism. Loud feet. Poor stick discipline on the five hole.
He never adjusted successfully. No shame in that, very few goalies are able to do so. To get a third round pick on found money is nice.