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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
Panic moves are always dumb and pointless. Always.
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How is trying a promising young goaltender in our system any more or less of a panic move than trading assets for goalie that may or may not be any better than what we already have? Young goaltenders are uncommon but not unheard of, particularly if it's just a short term thing. Last season we had Ortio come up and play very well in a short span, but important span of games, and it was a boost to the team. Goalies came back from injury, Ortio got sent back down and we got a taste of what he could do. I don't see a problemw ith trying something similar with Gillies. I'm not talking about bringing in Mason McDonald, or a fresh pick into the fold. He's the same age or older than our current 2 or 3 top forwards and only slightly younger than arguably our best defenseman and a newly added (hopefully) franchise D. You're not going to destroy Gillies' career with a short term stint in the NHL while the other goalies are struggling. Even if he does have a tough go you send him back knowing he has work to do.