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Originally Posted by mustache ride
And how many goalies put up terrible numbers and washed out of the league? How many comparables do you want me to list? You wanna base the future on what, 1000 to 1, 10,000 to 1?
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There is no way you nor I know how good Berra, Ramo, Ortio, Gillies or any other goalie the Flames end up acquiring.
Flames gave up on a few gems already who didn't exactly shine early on. Yes, Berra and Ramo both look like they are shaky at times, and solid in others. This is a rebuilding team, with below average defence and below average ability throughout its' ranks. Now is the time to try out a few commodities and see if they improve, before expending assets to find another one.
You may not think either of them have what it takes to become a decent goalie in this league. Obviously the scouts feel otherwise. Obviously Hartley feels otherwise. Lots of posters feel otherwise too.
I myself am keeping an open mind. I would rather the Flames ride out Berra and Ramo (and hopefully give Ortio a few games as well) and just see what happens over time. There is no big hurry to rush out and find a goalie to steal the team some games. If neither of these goalies do not work out, I would assume the Flames will then look to sign whatever vet they feel comfortable with in the off-season, or eventually trade for a goalie at some point.
Too small of a sample size to either proclaim Berra and Ramo as legitimate starters, or to throw them away as junk either.