[GT] Flames/Ducks

[Split98]

I am trying so hard to be optimistic with this Smith plays away theory. But once again another defensive mistake puts Smith to task, and once again Smith doesn't make the save.

Hope the guys don't have to score 4+ yet again to try and get out of this game.

[Tron_fdc]

Originally Posted by TheAlpineOracle

I’d take Elliott over Smith at this point and I’m not even joking.

I can't believe I agree with this.

[TheAlpineOracle]

Another garbage goal will soon come. Smith isn’t tracking the puck and is all over the map in his crease. Hopefully Peters pulls him after 2 this game.

[1_Flames_Fan]

Flames need a legit #1 so they don't waste the cores good years. I'm guessing they will give Smith plenty of chances to find his game which won't be good for the team or the standings.

[H2SO4(aq)]

According to the commentary the poor ducks are really banged up!

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist

Age.

Yep. He's Jonas Hiller V2. Over the course of one offseason he went from average NHL goaltender to career over.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Moneyhands23

Hard to play with confidence when you cant afford to let the other team get any shot on net.

So suck it up and play well.

[codynw]

Originally Posted by JurassicTunga12

was Hiller in his last year better than smith this year even so far? because that's pretty low.

Smith has had a couple solid games which probably make him overall better than Hiller's last year, but when he's bad... I don't even think Hiller made me this nervous on every shot the way I am right now.

[Deegee]

Yeah, I was being sarcastic.

Originally Posted by MisterJoji

Why? Smith always putting the team behind the 8 ball is so ####ing frustrating.

Dave

[Trailer Fire]

That was a butter soft goal. I was thinking we had goaltending locked down this year. Hoo boy was I wrong.

[SuperMatt18]

What I don’t get is why Smith isn’t attempting to get square to the puck.

He tries to make every save with his glove or pads - instead of just letting it hit him in the body.

Not sure if he’s afraid to get dinged up because I’d fhe smaller equipment but any shot that he can just get square to and take it in the body he seems to be waving at and then it trickles through him

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Originally Posted by 442scotty

Familiar script... team carries the play , Smith gives the other team new life... Time for Rittich to take over the number one

They've had a couple good chances but they certainly weren't carrying the play. Even at best.

[SportsJunky]

Smith is going to get the W tonight. He’ll settle down.

Let’s get him some goals boys!

[Aarongavey]

Originally Posted by MisterJoji

Treliving has to see how bad Smith is right? He’s has to be working the phones. This is just straight up unacceptable goaltending.

The last thing you want is Treliving bringing in a goalie, god only knows what “talent” he can unearth.

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Originally Posted by Deegee

Dave

Dave’s not here man.

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by Frank MetaMusil

It can't be discounted as a factor for sure. Why keep starting him if it's known?

I think it's two reasons

1) There's a belief that Smith is the goalie he was for one half season last year and he's currently unlucky

2) Glue reasons. Good guy in the room, yadda yadda yadda. Don't upset an important leader. If you don't start him the team may lose their confidence

[Cuz]

I'm at the point where I am expecting every shot on Smith to go in

[Cali Panthers Fan]

I hate Steve Mason, but could he be any worse at this point? He's not working at the moment. His last year in Winnipeg was terrible, but he was passable as an NHL goalie before that.

I'm just not sure Smith can put up a .900 sv% anymore. That's not even AHL quality goaltending.

[Gaskal]

Originally Posted by monkeyman

The book on Smith has to be shoot from anywhere.

Nope.

Slapshot from the top of the circle

[DJones]

christ, is the team hungover