[Cali Panthers Fan]

As for the topic:

I've never been sold on Irving. His development has been so up and down in his AHL career and has had periods where completely unproven goaltenders have taken over the team for extended periods of time. He did well for 2 seasons but then we see how Taylor and Brust (not blue chip prospects by any means) surpass him on the depth chart and post way better numbers...in the AHL.

I've watched Irving play for a few starts now and I see that he tries to be super-athletic to make up for the fact that he isn't sounds on most first shots and doesn't play positionally sound. He has the "happy feet" as they say and rarely looks set and calm for any shot. I don't know who's been coaching him, but they've ruined him. I have been hoping for so long for him to figure it out, but I think he's flat-lined in terms of progress. No way he's ever going to be a starter in the NHL, and now I'm not even sure he can be a backup.

IMHO, I think Ramo is going to get a chance next year to play more of a platoon role with Kipper...that is if Kipper returns.

Heads up to Brossoit, Ortio, Gillies, and even Taylor and Brust, there is a goaltending position available in Calgary. Start sharpening your skills!