[CP Story] Stat Hack: Mike Smith the Backup

[Bingo]

With Smith getting the start tonight, a look at NHL backup goaltenders, teams with the biggest disparity between 1 and 2 and how Smith stacks up.

Stat Hack: Mike Smith Backup

[chedder]

Wow. Great info. Let's hope Smith starts moving some of those numbers in the right direction tonight (though I won't hold my breath)

[Enoch Root]

Well these stats show what we are all seeing. As you say, hopefully he does better in the 2nd half.

Great work Bingo

[Strange Brew]

Not a bad article on espn discussing goalie tandems. They have the Flames in the TBD category, simply given Rittich's lack of sample size. Here is the link:

http://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/2...s-good-bad-tbd

This quote probably sums up the feelings of many Flames fans, and pretty much aligns with Bingo's analysis.

"For them to ultimately take that next step in going from exciting team to real contender though, they really need to hope that David Rittich can keep up this level of play, and need to stop playing Mike Smith under any circumstances."

[Bingo]

Mike Smith jumped three spots last night ...

From 60th (goalies with 500 minutes) to 57th, trucking by Talbot, Craig Andersson and Bernier!