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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
I would like to see Smith down to 52 games, leaving 30 for the other two.
I want to see both getting a chance to play and show what they can do, with 20-odd games for the one that earns it, and 10-odd games for the other.
With that split, A) Smith is still fresh for the playoffs, and B) we get a good idea of where Rittich and Gillies are, developmentally.
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then you have to hope that the flames are in a position they can afford to throw games out there for goalie development and the young guys do run with it.
If there's a dogfight for the playoffs, I can see them riding smith as long as they can and worrying about the playoffs if they get there.