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Originally Posted by Oil Stain
...Ramo has half a season under his belt in the NHL in the last 5 years. His performance could go either way IMO.
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Ramo had 40 starts last year, but he played the majority of an entire season, and missed 15 games with an injury. Since he will likely be counted on once again for not more than 50 starts, then I don't see why we shouldn't expect him to replicate what he did last year. When one factors in the slightly better collection of defensemen in front of him this year, and the step ahead this year he receives from not having the same adjustment period he had in the first 5–8 weeks from last season, then I would argue that chances are very good that he will be even better.
There should be no question that the Flames will be better in goal this season.