GDT: Game 9 | Pens @ TBL | 7:00 PM EST

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Ogrezilla

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Jul 5, 2009
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Oh, I'd have to think they see it.

Giving that moron an A was a mistake. Using him on PP1 was a bigger one. They coddle him as much as Phil. Strike that. More than Phil.
I like this post about two guys that were probably 2nd and 3rd for the Conn Smythe like 14 months ago.
 

Empoleon8771

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DeSmith might be a capable back up and better than Niemi. DeSmith has actually put up good numbers at every level he has played.

My concern with DeSmith is kinda similar to my concerns with John Gibson, in that in the limited sample size I've seen of him, he has looked like ****. But in DeSmith's case, it was putting up good numbers in the AHL, not the NHL.
 

WayneSid9987

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It's only been 3 games, though. From my limited viewings of him, I don't see any reason to think that DeSmith would do any better in the NHL than Niemi would.

Literally any goalie in PIT's depth chart could give better minutes than Niemi atm. Jarry vs DeSmith isn't that much of a difference tho. DeSmith is a pretty good AHL goaltender atm.
 
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