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Desert Dog Blog: Smith Says Being Starting Goalie is Easier Than Being Backup

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Post icon  Posted 15 February 2012 - 03:53 PM

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Coyotes goalie Mike Smith was the obvious choice for the NHL’s First Star of the Week award after his outstanding play in four victories last week.

Smith allowed only three goals on 122 shots in those four games – wins over Detroit, Dallas, Calgary and Chicago. On Saturday, he blanked the Blackhawks on 38 shots – the highest number of shots he faced in any of his 14 NHL shutouts.

Many observers predicted the Coyotes would suffer this season after the departure of Ilya Bryzgalov. That simply hasn’t been the case. From my seat, Smith has been the team’s MVP; his .925 save percentage is the best single season mark in franchise history (minimum 25 games played).

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Posted 15 February 2012 - 04:02 PM

He added: “There’s no time for rest now. It’s ‘Go Time’ until the end of the season.”

Knowing it is the easy part.
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Posted 15 February 2012 - 04:44 PM

there no try is....is "do" or "do not"..........it's not easy being green....
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Posted 15 February 2012 - 05:24 PM

View PointCoyoteQ, on 15 February 2012 - 04:02 PM, said:

He added: “There’s no time for rest now. It’s ‘Go Time’ until the end of the season.”

Knowing it is the easy part.


So, basically, he is saying he is going to play good till the end of the season and blow a tire as soon as playoffs hit?

This point has been edited by Sfak8: 15 February 2012 - 05:25 PM

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Posted 15 February 2012 - 06:51 PM

View PointSfak8, on 15 February 2012 - 05:24 PM, said:

So, basically, he is saying he is going to play good till the end of the season and blow a tire as soon as playoffs hit?

The Yotes only know too well about a goalie that use to do that..
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Posted 16 February 2012 - 09:45 AM

View Pointdadevilscoyotes22, on 15 February 2012 - 06:51 PM, said:

The Yotes only know too well about a goalie that use to do that..

And they know too well about a whole team that did that last playoffs. :brow[1]:
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Posted 16 February 2012 - 02:03 PM

View PointCoyoteQ, on 16 February 2012 - 09:45 AM, said:

And they know too well about a whole team that did that last playoffs. :brow[1]:


It is hard to stay motivated when just about every shot by the opponents goes in the net.. :bleh:
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Posted 16 February 2012 - 02:07 PM

View Point52G228PIM1996-97, on 16 February 2012 - 02:03 PM, said:

It is hard to stay motivated when just about every shot by the opponents goes in the net.. :bleh:

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