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Originally Posted by #-3
I am also under the assumption that KIpper is done with the Flames after this season, I think 75% retire, 24% different team, 1% still with the Flames.
To me McDonald has shown enough that he should be the high workload backup while we are searching for a new starter.
And as has been mentioned already, after Abbotsford is done I would not mind Irving getting 2 of the final 6 games. Give him one last chance to prove he is worth qualifying.
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From everything we have heard about Kipper so far it sounds like its either "Retirement" or "Flames". It really doesn't sound like he has interest in playing for another team or going to another city.
I do like the idea of calling up Irving this season so that he can audition in games that do not have any pressure to Win-Now. I think it would be a real shame if the Flames were to part ways with him just as he is getting to the age (25) where goaltenders start to become "NHL ready".
Speaking of age, Taylor is only 26 as well. It might not hurt to keep him around as well.
That way if Kipper does retire the Flames would start camp with Ramo, Berra, Irving, Taylor, Ortio and Brossoit and see who the 1a/1b goalies are.
I really don't see a point in keeping MacDonald around though. We have a goaltending coach who can do the "mentoring" for whichever goalies end up with the big team next year and I would honest rather maximize the exposure of the goalies listed above to see who sinks and who swims.