Parsons seems too good to play in the ECHL, but starting in the ECHL for half a season wouldn't be too bad. The problem is the Flames don't own a ECHL team any more so it might be hard to have a team guarantee enough games for him.
I think MacDonald should be in the ECHL until he proves he can play well at that level and Parsons and Gillies should be in the AHL.
I don't believe the Flames think Rittich can be trusted as a NHL backup so I doubt he's re-signed.
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