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Old 09-19-2014, 10:02 AM   #256
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Originally Posted by Caged Great View Post
The problem with goalies is that they usually take at least 6 years from draft day to make the NHL with any regularity. Unfortunately, that's too long. We're seeing that with Ortio as you mentioned. Even Kipper didn't lock down a job till he was 25-26 with the Sharks.

I could see Irving possibly making a return to the NHL although more in the backup/1B starter type role.
I agree. I think he is a 2.0 version of Curtis McElhinney.
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