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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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Rittich is probably ready for a long look. Gillies has only played 40-something games in the AHL. Goalies coming from college usually play closer to 100 in the AHL before they get a look in the NHL. At this stage in his career, Gillies needs to be playing, not sitting on the bench.