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So, Danny Taylor is getting the start tonight against Phoenix, if he plays well, does it spell the end for Leland? Taylor is 26, and has seen 20 minutes of NHL ice time, 5 seasons ago. Since then he has been nothing more than an average back up in the minors. His best years have been with the Heat, and it appears the Flames management really wants to give him a chance.
I am rather shocked that they are giving Taylor the nod tonight, coming off a win, albeit a shaky one for MacDonald, it's not like MacDonald has been over worked, it was just his first start, I'd have liked to see him again tonight, to see if he is better prepared.
The shake up between the posts for the team thus far is puzzling, obviously Kipper is nearing the end of a great career, but with Ramo on the horizon, I don't see the necessity in testing out every minor league option the Flames organization has. Some big moves need to be made to make this team a contender, and cycling through minor league goalies doesn't seem like the best route to go. I say pick an up and comer, and develop him. Give him the time and trust they deserve, shattering confidence in a young goalie is not going to fair well for the future.
Just my two cents.
I really hope Taylor holds his own, and changes my perspective, but I see this going unfavorably for not only the Flames, but the Heat as well. How does Taylor recover in the AHL if he gets lit up in the NHL. pretty tough to go back down knowing you may never see the big show again.
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The two other goalie threads haven't covered this topic already?
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I always thought it was snips & snails & puppy dogs tails...

Looks like either I, or my mom, must be really old:

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I find it hilarious how when people come to share thoughts or get opinions on a specific topic people shut them out on this forum. Absolutely ridiculous.
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I don't think that Taylor's play tonight will be indicative of whether that spells the end of Irving for the Flames. I don't think Taylor will be 'Kipperesque' tonight at all. I hope he is just steady and calm back there (though I am sure he is overly excited). The Flames invested a #1 draft pick on Irving, they invested a lot of development into him over the years, and they definitely want Irving to succeed. If Irving plays well on the Heat for the next week or so, I am sure he will get another shot. It is up to Irving if Irving gets another chance or not.

MacDonald will get another start again - but this is a back-to-back game. Considering at this point the organization looks at all their goalies as backups, and considering that Taylor is a relative unknown in the NHL, might as well throw him out there on a back to back. I think each goalie should have 3-4 games to work out some nervousness and so on. See who the best goalie thus far is.

I just hope one of these goalies end up being a decent backup.
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I don't think that Taylor's play tonight will be indicative of whether that spells the end of Irving for the Flames. I don't think Taylor will be 'Kipperesque' tonight at all. I hope he is just steady and calm back there (though I am sure he is overly excited). The Flames invested a #1 draft pick on Irving, they invested a lot of development into him over the years, and they definitely want Irving to succeed. If Irving plays well on the Heat for the next week or so, I am sure he will get another shot. It is up to Irving if Irving gets another chance or not.

MacDonald will get another start again - but this is a back-to-back game. Considering at this point the organization looks at all their goalies as backups, and considering that Taylor is a relative unknown in the NHL, might as well throw him out there on a back to back. I think each goalie should have 3-4 games to work out some nervousness and so on. See who the best goalie thus far is.

I just hope one of these goalies end up being a decent backup.
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So, Danny Taylor is getting the start tonight against Phoenix, if he plays well, does it spell the end for Leland? Taylor is 26, and has seen 20 minutes of NHL ice time, 5 seasons ago. Since then he has been nothing more than an average back up in the minors. His best years have been with the Heat, and it appears the Flames management really wants to give him a chance.
I am rather shocked that they are giving Taylor the nod tonight, coming off a win, albeit a shaky one for MacDonald, it's not like MacDonald has been over worked, it was just his first start, I'd have liked to see him again tonight, to see if he is better prepared.
The shake up between the posts for the team thus far is puzzling, obviously Kipper is nearing the end of a great career, but with Ramo on the horizon, I don't see the necessity in testing out every minor league option the Flames organization has. Some big moves need to be made to make this team a contender, and cycling through minor league goalies doesn't seem like the best route to go. I say pick an up and comer, and develop him. Give him the time and trust they deserve, shattering confidence in a young goalie is not going to fair well for the future.
Just my two cents.
I really hope Taylor holds his own, and changes my perspective, but I see this going unfavorably for not only the Flames, but the Heat as well. How does Taylor recover in the AHL if he gets lit up in the NHL. pretty tough to go back down knowing you may never see the big show again.
I guess if you want a serious answer, I'm not sure where you are coming from on the bolded portion. The Flames need wins, and to plan for the future. Hartley wants to see what he has in Taylor, and doesn't want to give MacDonald back to back starts. In my not so humble opinion, there is not much more to it than that. See who is the best, and then go with him, but they cannot do that without seeing what they have.

They tried to do what you suggested with Irving, and were not happy with the results. (Personally, I was a bit fearful of any and every shot on net possibly going in on Irving, kind of like with some of my men's league 'tenders...).

I think your position is a bit too much doom and gloom, in that it is all or nothing. Could be he plays great, could be he doesn't and realises what he has to work on to get back, or, could be he realises he can play really well in the AHL for as long as he wants to. Still not too terrible a gig...
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There's now three different threads on our goalie situation, that's what's ridiculous.
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I do think Taylor will hold his own, I don't think he'll play amazing or anything, but I expect a solid performance.
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