Mike Smith Leaves Islanders Game with 1 sec

[getbak]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

As Haynes points out the Flames didn't put Smith on IR to make room for Gillies, but instead used Brouwer.

Could be more evidence that it is not serious and expect him to be ready in less than a week.

They didn't need to put anyone on IR to make room for him.

Gillies could be recalled on an Emergency basis because otherwise they wouldn't have 2 goalies who can dress tomorrow night. This is what happened with Gillies' recall in November when Smith missed one game.

[Beninho]

Excited to see Rittich get more starts, it’s better for the team to start to see how much we can rely on him. Every start he’s been calm and reliable and he tracks the puck very well. Seems like a very confident goalie who knows his abilities. Hasn’t faced any real adversity yet so I’m interested now to see how he will react when he faces some. I think this will be good for the team in the long run!

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus

Ha okay, I guess that is further reinforced by his signing and acquisition of other goalies like Hiller, Elliott during his tenure? Treliving hasn't exactly been a goal tending wizard during his time here.....no need to pump his tires for something that has until this year been a disaster.

As others have pointed out, you're exaggerating about the disaster. And you seem determined to blame Treliving for something that never happened – getting stuck with Eddie Lack. If it's ‘pumping his tires’ to say that a stupid move never happened because it was too stupid to happen, well, I guess I plead guilty.

I guess any stick will do to beat a dog, but you would look a little more credible if your stick actually existed.

[MisterJoji]

Yes I know, sample size and all, but Rittich has better numbers than Smith and has yet to lose a game in regulation that he’s started. Has not looked like a rookie backup once this season. Full confidence in him going forward and that’s a nice luxury to have.

[Beninho]

Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus

Ha okay, I guess that is further reinforced by his signing and acquisition of other goalies like Hiller, Elliott during his tenure? Treliving hasn't exactly been a goal tending wizard during his time here.....no need to pump his tires for something that has until this year been a disaster.

The fact Rittich has this chance now to start a string of games, is a testament to the guy persevering through an otherwise very hopeless situation for someone clearly ready for the next stage.

Elliott was an upgrade on Hiller and did actually have a decent season, which came un-done when he became a sieve in the playoffs. Treliving then upgraded Elliott with getting Smith in a sweet deal with salary retained, which just seems hilarious right now given the state of the Coyotes. Many people didn’t think Smith was going to be this good, so Treliving deserves all the credit for getting a true #1 for very little.

I’m sure in hindsight many teams wish they could’ve had Smith for the same deal. Treliving has aggressively tried to solve the Flames goaltending issues without giving up prized assets and the goaltending has improved each season the last 3 years. It may of taken a few goalies to find the right one and he may not be a spring chicken anymore but goalies are weird and often the good ones are very hard to get. I’m very happy with Smith and I think Treliving deserves all the credit in the world for that trade.

[gamesaver]

Gulutzan said the decision to play Rittich against Bruins was done regardless of Smith's injury like week ago.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by gamesaver

Gulutzan said the decision to play Rittich against Bruins was done regardless of Smith's injury like week ago.

In regards to GG:

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Locke

In regards to GG:

I wish people would stop saying things like this. Gulutzan was asked on the morning show on 19 January about his goalies, and he said that they intended to keep Mike Smith's workload "in the sixties" (1:52:00). He also talked about increasing Rittich's starts down the stretch, and trying to play him in games following wins.

There is no good reason to think that the plan to start Rittich in Boston tomorrow was not already in place.

[burnitdown]

Originally Posted by Locke

In regards to GG:

Stay tuned for GG's press conference tomorrow where he says they planned to give Smith a breather and play Rittich for the next 2-3 weeks anyway!

[Anduril]

Originally Posted by Beninho

Elliott was an upgrade on Hiller and did actually have a decent season, which came un-done when he became a sieve in the playoffs. Treliving then upgraded Elliott with getting Smith in a sweet deal with salary retained, which just seems hilarious right now given the state of the Coyotes. Many people didn’t think Smith was going to be this good, so Treliving deserves all the credit for getting a true #1 for very little.

I’m sure in hindsight many teams wish they could’ve had Smith for the same deal. Treliving has aggressively tried to solve the Flames goaltending issues without giving up prized assets and the goaltending has improved each season the last 3 years. It may of taken a few goalies to find the right one and he may not be a spring chicken anymore but goalies are weird and often the good ones are very hard to get. I’m very happy with Smith and I think Treliving deserves all the credit in the world for that trade.

It's easy enough to point with the knowledge of how things turned out that Treliving failed in picking both Hiller and Elliot despite doing decently the season prior.

Yet I don't think very many people would be willing to jump back to their claims of how we should have brought Raanta, Mason, etc considering their performance this season.


Edit: Just goes to show that trying to find a goalie is always such a guessing game.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Anduril

It's easy enough to point with the knowledge of how things turned out that Treliving failed in picking both Hiller and Elliot despite doing decently the season prior.

Yet I don't think very many people would be willing to jump back to their claims of how we should have brought Raanta, Mason, etc considering their performance this season.


Edit: Just goes to show that trying to find a goalie is always such a guessing game.

IIRC when Treliving signed Hiller it was considered one of the better UFA signings that off season.

[Shazam]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

I wish people would stop saying things like this. Gulutzan was asked on the morning show on 19 January about his goalies, and he said that they intended to keep Mike Smith's workload "in the sixties" (1:52:00). He also talked about increasing Rittich's starts down the stretch, and trying to play him in games following wins.

There is no good reason to think that the plan to start Rittich in Boston tomorrow was not already in place.

Your argument is persuasive, however it was not in funny gif format, so Locke is right.

[mikephoen]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

I wish people would stop saying things like this. Gulutzan was asked on the morning show on 19 January about his goalies, and he said that they intended to keep Mike Smith's workload "in the sixties" (1:52:00). He also talked about increasing Rittich's starts down the stretch, and trying to play him in games following wins.

There is no good reason to think that the plan to start Rittich in Boston tomorrow was not already in place.

Actions speak louder than words. In the 10 games since he said this he only started Rittich when there were two games in two nights situations. He hasn't deviated from that pattern all year, but I'm sure he was just about to...

[monkeyman]

This is GG we're talking about, at this point, I wouldn't be surprised if he started Rittich at centre with Bennett and Brouwer.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by mikephoen

Actions speak louder than words. In the 10 games since he said this he only started Rittich when there were two games in two nights situations. He hasn't deviated from that pattern all year, but I'm sure he was just about to...

Between 19 Jan and the end of the homestand on 3 February the Flames played only seven games in 15 nights, only one game away from home and then had another two days off.

Between their first game on this road trip on 6 February and 24 February they will get only eight days off and will play eleven games, with only two of those at the Saddledome.

You don't think Gulutzan was looking ahead of time at this very heavy part of the schedule for additional dates to rest his starting goalie? Of course he was.

[mikephoen]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

Between 19 Jan and the end of the homestand on 3 February the Flames played only seven games in 15 nights, only one game away from home and then had another two days off.

Between their first game on this road trip on 6 February and 24 February they will get only eight days off and will play eleven games, with only two of those at the Saddledome.

You don't think Gulutzan was looking ahead of time at this very heavy part of the schedule for additional dates to rest his starting goalie? Of course he was.

Through 56 games he only started the backup in back to back situations, but at this exact moment was when he was finally going to start? Maybe... but I highly doubt it.

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by mikephoen

Through 56 games he only started the backup in back to back situations, but at this exact moment was when he was finally going to start? Maybe... but I highly doubt it.

Of course you doubt it. You're convinced that he's the most stupid human being on earth, and if he neglected to do any stupid thing at all, he might lose the title.

[Reggie Dunlop]

I think it's perfectly reasonable that the coaching staff was starting to feel more comfortable with David Rittich and is prepared to give him some more starts. As well as Smith has played, having a dependable backup is a good strategy going forward.

Rittich's on the clock now. Let's see what he does.

[fire_starter]

Hope Rittich can go on a bit of a run here kinda like what Johnson did last season.

[Diemenz]

Originally Posted by Jay Random

Of course you doubt it. You're convinced that he's the most stupid human being on earth, and if he neglected to do any stupid thing at all, he might lose the title.

This post is gold.