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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch
If the Flames get two things out of this goaltending duo
1) They don't allow a consistent stream of weak goals that sap the teams confidence in them.
2) They give us league average goaltending.
This team is fighting for the top of the division.
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And the quest for league average goaltending continues.
Where did this idea that you can win with average goaltending come from? The Red Wings? The 2010 Stanley Cup finals? (Niemmi vs Leighton/Boucher)
Those are exceptions to the rule. The rule being that goaltending is VERY important and average goaltending won't take you very far.
Mike Smith is an average goalie. Just like Brian Elliot. But what the Flames need to reach the next level is an exceptional goalie.