[PGT] Poor goaltending does the team in .... AGAIN. Flames lose 6-4 to the Bruins.

[Bonded]

Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

Not sure why so many people are concerned about starting Gillies. It's pretty common for a goalie to have bad numbers in front of a bad team. He's worth a look at least.

At least when Turek was done, he knew it and took a paycut (Even though they aren't allowed anymore).

Bad numbers and hasn't shown much at the NHL level. I am thinking if he looked decent in practice he would get the start over Smith.

[-TC-]

Originally Posted by Yamer

The thing about Mike Smith is that as a person and competitor, I love him. Seems like a great guy that hates to lose, and really hates to let his team down.

Unfortunately, that's precisely what he's doing now, and it has to stop. Problem is, he doesn't seem to be the one in control of stopping it, so something needs to be done.

It's just really hard to hate Mike Smith because he definitely gives a #### and he's not a garbage human being. I legitimately feel bad for him, but I can't watch him piss away any more games for this team.

Couldn’t have said it better...cheers.

[Barnet Flame]

Originally Posted by Mathgod

I don't remember Kipper's backups letting in the kind of ultra-soft goals that Smith has been letting in this season.

And Kipper’s backups didn’t have this team playing in front of him.

The body of evidence is there and it is damning. I would have no problem at all if we tried another option and it didn’t work out. At least we would have tried to change something that clearly isn’t and will not work out.

[Johnny Makarov]

Well at least the Canucks are losing.

Pettersson's leg injury looks super bad.

[MisterJoji]

After yesterday’s game I would love to see us pick up Jimmy Howard. UFA at the end of the year, GAA 2.77, Sv% .918 on a bad Detroit team. Brodie’s goal against him last night was Smith-esque but at least he limits those to once a game. Anything outside a 1st rounder or a core player, I’m game. 2nd rounder or one of Dube/Mangiapane/Foo, no problem.

[TheAlpineOracle]

Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan

No I don't mean continue being patient, I meant I understand being patient up to this point, but clearly he's still struggling.

Tre has to do something, just not sure when or for whom. There's no way he's watching tonight and thinking everything is fine.

The majority of us could see this in November. Not sure what is taking
Him so long which is why I’m pissed. IIf we miss the playoffs, it’s on his inability to deal with Smith in an appropriate amount of time.

[TheScorpion]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

Well at least the Canucks are losing.

Pettersson's leg injury looks super bad.

It does, and even though it might hurt the Canucks, IMO we should never take an injury as a positive

[zamler]

.808 SV% is ugly even by Smith standards. I can't even get mad anymore.

[Lanny_McDonald]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Newsflash: 12-9-1 is not a good record in the NHL anymore. The Oilers are over .500 for Christ sake.

It's not what his record is, its what it SHOULD be if he would not let in bad goals. He SHOULD be 17-4-1. SHOULD be.

[AC]

I figure Smith has cost us a conservative 6 points.

4 games we should have at least got to OT, and we probably win 2 of those 4 safely.

Home vs NSH (Rinaldo winner),
Away vs ANA (at least 2 brutal goals),
Home vs MTL (brutal winner late),
Away vs BOS (2 brutal goals).

If course he's had a few really good games, but also a bunch more we won clearly in spite of his struggling. Very frustrating.

[CalgaryFan1988]

Originally Posted by Bonded

Bad numbers and hasn't shown much at the NHL level. I am thinking if he looked decent in practice he would get the start over Smith.

His numbers might not show it, but he's looked decent in the NHL.

Honestly, I could handle a kid struggling right now over what's going on.

[Toonage]

If the Flames think Rittich is a long term solution then go ahead and give Detroit the 1st for Howard.

[EldrickOnIce]

Yeah, I have been patient with Smith to this point too.
And you really only hope/expect a backup to win 50% or more, but this is the last straw.
Has to be a plan for later (playoffs) if Rittich goes down, and that plan needs to start asap.

I'm sorry Mike Smith. I can't do it anymore.

[Yoho]

Originally Posted by Toonage

If the Flames think Rittich is a long term solution then go ahead and give Detroit the 1st for Howard.

No thanks.

[chummer]

Originally Posted by TheAlpineOracle

The majority of us could see this in November. Not sure what is taking
Him so long which is why I’m pissed. IIf we miss the playoffs, it’s on his inability to deal with Smith in an appropriate amount of time.

Lol, we're not missing the playoffs. The Athletic has us at 99% at making the playoffs.

People need to relax.

[Bunk]

I mean, come on, that’s clearly photoshopped.

He’s not cheating pass and halfway in his net here. No way that’s real.

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

It's time for a replacement.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

Well at least the Canucks are losing.

Pettersson's leg injury looks super bad.

Flames shouldn't be worried about the Canucks....Two major injuries already though. Maybe 125lbs isn't the best playing weight for an NHLer

[shadowlord]

Steinberg going off on 2-3 minute rant about Smith on the Fan960 post game show.

[TheScorpion]

Giving Detroit a 1st would only work for me if the Flames could add to it and get a couple of pieces.

Say, a 1st and a guy like Foo for Howard and a lesser pending UFA, like Vanek or Nick Jensen.

[MisterJoji]

Originally Posted by TheAlpineOracle

Zero chance Edmonton helps a team they are competing for a playoff spot with.