I don't think MacDonald is a good or bad waiver pick-up he is a typical waiver pick-up. When I said bad that describes his play which is what you would expect out of a waiver pick-up.
Not sure Jay Feasters opinion on whether he would get picked up or whether that would be a bad thing for the Flames should matter that much based on his horrible track record as a GM.
I guess signing a one year deal for back-up money is reflective of his play last year and his play for his whole career. He probably is the de facto #1 guy here but that is because we have the worst goaltending in the league not because he has done anything to earn that or deserve that. He would be the back-up or 3rd/4th stringer on any other team in the league.
His contract, play last year and de facto #1 status does nothing to show he was a great waiver pick up or that he is going to improve at the age of 33.
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