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Originally Posted by dammage79
I've said it before, Mason is the perfect storm of checked off criteria the Flames want. Young-ish, proven, free to acquire and a perfectly reasonable salary (under 5m). Any less than 4 years on contract is a win for the Flames in my humble estimation. And you can still go out and grab a backup if you don't feel Gillies or Rittich can handle 30 or less starts.
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Nice analysis and compelling.
Mason/Johnson tandem is my vote. No point giving up assets. We dont have the picks this year anyways and dont see us mortgaging the farm with 2018 picks. Would have to be a 4 max deal. If he wants alot longer forget it. Is bad year probably helps to keep the term shorter.
Johnson more than capable back-up and wants to be in Calgary. Likely 1 year deal for 2 million or so too, keeps door open for Rittich or Gillies to surpass him now or in a year.
Only wildcard in all this is LVs strategy. I would not be surprised if LV picks 4 or 5 goalies to unload them for young assets. But what would we give back. Cupboard not full enough of D-men to give up an asset. Winger prospect pool weak and too early to move one of Rittich or Gillies.