This isn't a surprise. The Flames allowed Irving to be a third string goalie in Abbotsford and has him on waivers a few weeks ago. Clearly they don't have confidence in him. Meanwhile Kipper hasn't played well and suffered an injury. Meaning they need a backup they trust in case Kipper isn't gtg.
People want our prospects to succeed. But Irving has done NOTHING to suggest he will be a competent NHL goalie. His numbers in the AHL are consistently underwhelming and he keeps losing his job. He has been shakey in the NHL. I am not sure why people think that will somehow translate to an NHL starting goalie.
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