It always seem reasonable that Rittich would come back down to Earth eventually this season and regress somewhat. I am actually surprised at how quickly some people were ready to say an inexperienced goalie playing well over his career norm is the answer. I still like him, but we desperately need another option for now to keep him fresh and some of the pressure off.
Rittich is OK, but let's not forget that he is still not proven and that Smith lost the starter role more than Rittich won it.
But seeing Rittich play so well at points this season sure make me optimistic about him in the coming seasons.
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"A pessimist thinks things can't get any worse. An optimist knows they can."
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