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Originally Posted by Toonage
Gillies (or Rittich) have to play in the NHL at some point and starting behind an established starter, meaning they get maybe 18 games, is probably the best circumstance. Otherwise, when do you get them in there? How do you know if they can play at this level?
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How do you know? You watch them, scout them at the minor league level. It'll be obvious when they're ready, they'll be consistently dominating. I think it's probably premature to promote either of them. Being one Smith injury away from two rookie goalies would be a complete disaster. Treliving is more prepared than that, he knows the value of depth. Expect us to acquire an experienced NHL backup