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Originally Posted by MattyC
I'm not big into rushing, and I'm not suggesting it would end up saving anything, just a random musing. But would the Flames look to call up Gillies before making a trade for a goalie? I mean you have this guy, has had a good start in the minors, has long been considered a top goaltending prospect, is massive and athletic, wouldn't you look to see what he has before bringing in yet another goaltender? He certainly wouldn't be the first early-twenties goaltender.
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Definitely not (at this point).
The Flames simply aren't playing well enough defensively. Throwing Gillies in there and hoping for the best is beyond irresponsible (he has played 6 pro games).
The Flames need to worry about getting their defensive game in order.
And while they are doing that (and when they accomplish that), I would expect the goaltending will improve as well.
If it doesn't, make a trade. If there is no trade to be made, the season would already be totally lost at that point anyway.
There is just no sensible argument and scenario to justify rushing Gillies.