Posts About "David Rittich"
4 NHL Backup Goalies Who Should Be Starters
May 31st, 2019 One can argue that the hardest position to properly fill in hockey is the role of the backup goaltender. Not only do you need an NHL-caliber goalie who is able to perform without having a consistent playing schedule, but he also has to be good enough to step into the starting role for weeks or even months should injury strike the...
Flames Fizzle in Playoffs, But Made Massive Improvements
April 30th, 2019 The 2018-19 season was both a banner year for the Calgary Flames and one defined by a missed opportunity. The organization enjoyed their best regular season in a generation, finishing at the top of the Western Conference and well-positioned for playoff success. The Calgary Flames had a disappointing playoffs, but their regular season...
Flames Face Goalie Glut This Summer
April 24th, 2019 CALGARY — Goaltending is a big-ticket puzzle for the Calgary Flames to solve this summer. Calgary got the goaltending it needed to be successful in 2018-19. It wasn't the reason for an early playoff exit. But the team's needs and wa...
Flames Need to Ride Rittich in Playoffs
March 24th, 2019 The Calgary Flames are among the top teams in the entire National Hockey League as the 2018-19 season approaches its conclusion. They sit atop the Western Conference and Pacific Division standings. But like several other teams, the Flames have relied on two goaltenders to get to where they are this season. While veteran Mike...
Flames Must Go With Smith in Playoffs
March 19th, 2019 Calgary Flames goalie Mike Smith may have lost the faith of the team’s fans, but the stats say he could be their only hope for a long playoff run. Goaltending the Flames' Achilles Heel Much like the Pacific Division-rival San Jose Sharks, goaltending is the Flames’ biggest question mark. As the Flames are the first Western...
Flames’ Goaltending Still in Question as Playoffs Draw Near
March 10th, 2019 For the Calgary Flames, it seemed like the issue was put to bed ages ago. Not only was netminder Mike Smith finally hitting his stride, but newbie goalie David Rittich also looked to be coming into form. In many respects, the Flames appeared to have successfully found a cure to their longstanding netminding vulnerabilities, with two...
