Jakey53
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- Aug 27, 2011
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Please help me understand why PLAYER A has been anointed the starter for 2016-2017 and PLAYER B is "playing" for the back-up role?
PLAYER A is 34 years old and is coming off hernia surgery. Stats:
2015-2016: Save % .913, GAA = 2.75
2014-2015: Save % .904, GAA = 3.16 (horrific team)
2013-2014: Save % .910, GAA = 2.58
Career: Save % .912, GAA = 2.68
Since coming back from injury PLAYER A has played 2 games against Edm (2nd worst record in NHL) and 2 against San Jose (88 points) and has given up 5 goals total in 4 games.
PLAYER B is 24 years old and finishing his rookie season/ELC. Stats:
2015-2016: Save % .917, GAA = 2.61
Career: Save % .916, GAA = 2.63
Since PLAYER A returned from injury, PLAYER B has played one game against Dallas (2nd overall in the NHL) and one against Tampa Bay (89 points). He has given up 2 goals total in the 2 games.
Who said Smith is going to be the starter?
There is a old saying in hockey that you shouldn't lose your position in the line up due to injury. Not saying I agree with it but that is the way it goes most of the time.