Irving looks like most back-ups in the NHL do/would. He is decent enough to get the win but unlikely to steal you games and if he has to play a couple of games in a row you can get by but anything longer is likely going to be trouble.
He looks fine for a back-up and may progress to be a starter at some point (but I think that is unlikely).
For the short term he is the best thing the Flames have got, and outside of trading away a big package, the best they will have until Kipper gets back.
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