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Calgary’s goalie usage sets positive early precedent

The Flames are set to start David Rittich Saturday night in Colorado, which would get their backup goaltender into action in the Flames’ fifth game. It’s an important decision, mostly because it shows the team is serious about managing Mike Smith’s workload. Who knows if the team will stick with that commitment over 82 games, but it’s a positive precedent to set early this season fo a couple reasons.

MANAGING SMITH’S WORKLOAD

I don’t know if I can put it any simpler than this: Calgary needs to ease up on Smith’s pace compared to last year.