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Originally Posted by FAN
This isn't an overreaction. The fire Feaster suggestions started a long time ago. Many posters had wanted Feaster to trade for a young potential #1 goalie who have proven themselves as backup goalies in the NHL like Bernier and Bishop. Kari Ramo was never the answer and Feaster was wrong to think he would be...
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It is an over-reaction, especially considering how well Feaster has performed over the summer.
It would have made a lot less sense for Feaster to trade for one of Bishop or Bernier before having seen either of his two recent goalie acquisitions on NHL ice. Besides, with how well Ortio and Gillies have performed in the past calendar year, I think it is fair to say that this was a calculated gamble that has payed off very well for Feaster and the Flames. One or both of them will play NHL games next year, and if their games translate as well to the NHL as many believe they will, then having yet another goalie in the system would be a colossal waste.