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Originally Posted by The Fonz
In your opinion, what would Rittich have had to accomplish this season in order for the Flames to keep him?
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It just seems to be a number's game. I would love for Rittich to come in and earn the starter or backup role in Calgary.
I think priority would be given to find a AHL/ECHL net for either one of Gillies, Parsons or McDonald first though.
Plus, McCollum needs to be kept for expansion draft requirements and Schneider may still be given a chance to demonstrate what he can do at the pro level.
Signing two NHL goalies plus RFA Rittich would give Calgary 8 goaltenders on pro contracts, it's just not realistic.
Maybe I'm wrong and they keep Rittich? Who knows how it will play out really... Rittich & Gillies in Stockton. McCollum loaned to another AHL team. McDonald stays in the ECHL. Both Parsons & Schneider remain in junior as overagers?