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Roof-Daddy · 03-25-2019, 04:18 PM

What a roller coaster goaltending can be, and usually is.

I would have never thought it a month or two ago, but if Smith continues to get results now and into the playoffs, I can certainly see a scenario where the Flames re-sign him on a one year bonus laden 35+ contract this summer to continue platooning with Rittich until Big Save Dave takes the net as the starter for good.

Not sure how I feel about that, but if he is a big part of a long and successful playoff run I'm sure I'd be just fine with it.

Reminds of two years ago when the majority of the board (myself included) were really wanting to see Elliot re-signed immediately around about this time of the season because he was absolutely on fire, and then he laid a totally rotten egg in the playoffs and we were thanking Treliving for being patient on that decision.

03-25-2019, 04:18 PM	#2174
Roof-Daddy Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Exp:	What a roller coaster goaltending can be, and usually is. I would have never thought it a month or two ago, but if Smith continues to get results now and into the playoffs, I can certainly see a scenario where the Flames re-sign him on a one year bonus laden 35+ contract this summer to continue platooning with Rittich until Big Save Dave takes the net as the starter for good. Not sure how I feel about that, but if he is a big part of a long and successful playoff run I'm sure I'd be just fine with it. Reminds of two years ago when the majority of the board (myself included) were really wanting to see Elliot re-signed immediately around about this time of the season because he was absolutely on fire, and then he laid a totally rotten egg in the playoffs and we were thanking Treliving for being patient on that decision. Last edited by Roof-Daddy; 03-25-2019 at 04:21 PM.