Sure Hiller/Ramo may be comparable right now, but unquestionably the upside of Talbot or Lehner is much higher. And this is what it boils down to for teams like the Flames or Oilers who're looking at these guys. Young teams, looking to acquire a young goaltender that is on the cusp of being a #1 for years to come. We have Ortio and Gillies, but goaltending depth is a luxury that you can maybe use to redistribute for other assets to round out the roster down the road.
Not as crazy as some are making it out to be. It's not about next year, it's about the 3-5 years after where the Flames' championship window will conceivably be open.
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