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Originally Posted by Pierre "Monster" McGuire
Oh, I completely agree. I wasn't insinuating that Irving equals lost games. I was just sort of talking about his inconsistencies during his tenure in the AHL. At times, Irving can be the best in the AHL then a couple of weeks later he'll let in four goals on seven shots in the first period.
Taylor is a bit more consistent in that sense. He doesn't often have a terrible game.
I agree though that development should be at the top of the priority list. That's why I think Ward is keeping Taylor in net - winning as helping the rest of the young players' development on the team. It doesn't help Irving whatsoever, but it sure as heck helps the other guys.
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Fair enough. But I would really like to see how Irving does after his exposure to the NHL. He has never been a strong AHL goalie statistically. His SV% is always low. He has lost his starting job 3-times (Shantz once, Taylor twice). There are a lot of signs pointing to him being a bust. If it wasn't for his decent showing as an NHL back-up last season I would be close to writing him off. It is really sink or swim time for him. But they won't (so far) throw him into the water. Wasted opportunity if they wait to do it when he is on the Flames.