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Vulcan · 02-12-2013, 07:19 PM

I can see acquiring a vet like McDonald as Kippers backup is maybe a better choice than a young developing guy like Irving. Irving still needs game time to gain experience so he can improve whereas McDonald is a what you see is what you get and maybe more able to go into games cold after sitting for weeks.

Irving, had of already gone on waivers when there was little chance of him being picked up can now go down and back up from the AHL with no problems (I believe). The only problem with this logic is that he won't get ice time in the AHL either with Ward coaching.

Personally, I hope Irving wins this new battle for backup and presses Kipper for ice time.

02-12-2013, 07:19 PM	#545
Vulcan Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sunshine Coast Exp:	I can see acquiring a vet like McDonald as Kippers backup is maybe a better choice than a young developing guy like Irving. Irving still needs game time to gain experience so he can improve whereas McDonald is a what you see is what you get and maybe more able to go into games cold after sitting for weeks. Irving, had of already gone on waivers when there was little chance of him being picked up can now go down and back up from the AHL with no problems (I believe). The only problem with this logic is that he won't get ice time in the AHL either with Ward coaching. Personally, I hope Irving wins this new battle for backup and presses Kipper for ice time. Last edited by Vulcan; 02-12-2013 at 07:21 PM.