I think from the Flames perspective, neither goalie this season was, or expected to be, the long term solution. The last 2 off seasons, the Flames have been rumored to be in on trade talks for young goalies. None worked out for them, so Hiller was signed.
While this season was a success, neither goalie forced Hartley to name them as #1. The success of the Flames in net this year was more attributed to Hartley picking the right guy at the right time.
For that reason, I wouldn't bring back either goalie either. Let 2 new guys take a crack at being the solution.
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