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Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm
Really?
I totally agree that the Flames previously had a combination of poor drafting and developing but I don't know if I'd point to Irving as an example here. He was giving a plethora of chances and seemed to choke when his big time came. He had a massive opportunity this past season and squandered it.
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All the best to Irving.
Different ways of looking at things. This past season was his first real shot and he failed. Leading up to that is where he wasn't prepared properly IMO.
He had a good season in the AHL a few seasons ago and seemed on an upward trend, was called up to ride the pine for a few games, when he went back down to the AHL they ended up riding the hot goalie and Irving sat for large parts of the season.
I know coaches need to win, but I'll never understand where it benefits the Calgary Flames when the minor league team sits a prospect goalie over a goalie on a minor league contract. Especially when Irving was playing well at the time.