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Originally Posted by Eric Vail
Irving has been around for several years, and has never seized the opportunities he has been given. He was the third best goalie on our AHL team this year. He looks terrible. Every shot is an adventure. I'm okay with a young guy getting a shot. Give the starts to Taylor who earned the #1 job in Abbortsford with great play and hence earned himself an NHL contract. Just because he wasn't a first round pick, doesn't mean he can't develop into something.
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Irving is 24 years old. Yes - he's been around awhile because he was drafted at 18 but he's also dealt with significant injuries which have hampered his development. I'd hardly say that his potential has peaked at 24. I don't think he's ever been given a true chance.
Taylor is a great story - but it's not like he's some this young up and coming superstar. He's 26 - not old by any means and, same as Irving, probably hasn't reached his potential. But how does Taylor get a chance to continue to develop when Irving doesn't?